This 1987 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL is finished in Black Pearl Metallic (199) over Gray Leather (278) and shows only 48k miles since new. The car was sold new by Sutherland Mercedes-Benz of Spokane, Washington and shows registration history in Washington since new. Power is provided by a 4.2-liter M116 V8 paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes an electric sunroof with tilt function, automatic climate control, power-adjustable front seats, cruise control, a Becker Grand Prix radio, and 15″ alloy wheels. A complete service and maintenance history since new is included with the car and all services are reportedly up to date. Recent services include re-installation of the lower fan shroud, an oil service, brake fluid flush, coolant flush, power steering filter replacement, and power seat relay replacement. Now showing only 48k miles, this W126 is now offered by the selling dealer with the factory literature, complete service records, original window sticker, original data card, two keys, leather key sleeve, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Washington title.

The exterior is finished in Black Pearl Metallic (199) with contrasting lower cladding and chrome fender flares and door protectors. Exterior features include headlight wipers, a sliding metal sunroof with tilt function, factory yellow front fog lights, and a power antenna. All glass and chrome trim is reported to be original with even panel gaps all around. The rear glass is clear and free of any signs of delamination while the paint remains glossy without any major blemishes aside from light rock chips on the nose of the car. 

Factory 15″ alloy wheels are fitted and wear a set of Goodyear Eagle tires measuring 205/65 on all four corners. Some cracking can be seen on the sidewalls of the tires. A matching spare tire is stored in the trunk.

The cabin is upholstered in Gray Leather (278) with matching Gray carpets, door cards, and headlinger. Zebrano wood veneers accent the dashboard, center console, and door panels while the shift knob is wrapped in Black leather. Amenities include power-adjustable front seats, power windows, central locking, cruise control, automatic climate control, and a Becker Grand Prix radio. Black OEM floor mats are shown for each footwell. 

The airbag-equipped steering wheel frames a 160-mph speedometer and a 7k-rpm tachometer with an integrated clock, along with gauges for coolant temperature, fuel level, oil pressure, and instant fuel economy. The six-digit odometer shows 48k miles, approximately 400 of which have been added by the selling dealer.

The 4.2-liter M116 V8 was factory rated at 210 horsepower and 228 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission. Recent services include re-installation of the lower fan shroud, an oil service, brake fluid flush, coolant flush, power steering filter replacement, and power seat relay replacement. Complete service records since new will accompany the car. 

The Carfax report shows no accidents or damage along with linear mileage updates since new. This W126 is now offered by the selling dealer with the factory literature, complete service records, original window sticker, original data card, two keys, leather key sleeve, a clean Carfax report showing linear mileage updates, and a clean Washington title.

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