This 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL was sold new in Virginia in August of 1989 and shows Virginia registration across two owners. It was acquired by the current owner in late 2023 and shows 177k original miles. Finished in Black Pearl Metallic (199) over Beige Leather (265), power is provided by a 3.0-liter inline-six linked to a four-speed automatic transmission. Factory equipment includes a power tilt/slide sunroof, a power passenger-side mirror, headlamp wiper/washers, a telescoping steering column, power seats with memory, automatic climate control and a Becker Mexico radio. Extensive service records have been kept for thighs car since new with the first documented service dating back to September 8 of 1989. Most recently an oil service was performed along with the installation of a new A/C condenser along with a new drier and belts. This 300SEL is now offered for sale by the current owner with full service history from new, the original manufacturer’s literature, the original window sticker, original hang tags, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Virginia title.

The body is finished in Black Pearl Metallic (199) and features gray lower body cladding and chrome trim along the front and rear bumpers. Exterior features include a power tilt/slide sunroof, heated door mirrors with a power-passenger side, headlamp wiper/washers, an automatic antenna and heat insulating glass with an electrically-heated rear window. The seller reports the body to be in good condition with no rust. The front left fender has received paint touch-up under previous ownership. 

The original 15” Gullideckel wheels come wrapped in a set of Michelin tires measuring 205/65 on all four corners. Braking is handled by dual-circuit anti-lock disc brakes front and rear.

The cabin is trimmed in Beige Leather (265) with matching carpets, a black dashboard and Zebrano wood trim which lines the center console, dashboard and door panels. The wood trim is in good condition with light fading visible. Both front seats are power adjustable and offer two-position memory with the driver side linked to the power telescoping steering column. Interior amenities include automatic climate control, cruise control, and the original Becker Mexico Grand Prix radio. A new A/C compressor was installed recently and the seller reports every feature to function as intended. 

The black leather-wrapped steering wheel fronts a 160-mph speedometer along with a 7k-rpm tachometer, an analog clock and gauges for fuel level, economy, coolant temperature and oil pressure. The six-digit odometer currently shows 177k miles from new.

This W126 is powered by a 3.0-liter M103 inline-six which produces 177 horsepower and 188 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission. Extensive service records have been kept for this car since new with the first documented service dating back to September 8 of 1989. Most recently an oil service was performed along with the installation of a new A/C condenser along with a new drier and belts.

The Carfax report shows linear mileage updates since new and no accidents or damage reports present. This 300SEL is now offered for sale by the current owner with full service history from new, the original manufacturer’s literature, the original window sticker, original hang tags, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Virginia title.

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