This 1988 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL shows only 27k miles from new and was originally sold new in Indiana. The car relocated to Virginia in 2013 and now resides in California since the selling dealer's acquisition in 2024. Finished in Impala Brown Metallic (441) over Beige Leather (275), 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 maintenance was recently performed in preparation for the sale including a new fuel pump, filters, and hoses, new brake hoses, brake fluid flush, drive belt, spark plugs, distributor cap and rotor, fuel accumulator, front brake pads and rotors, and new tires. This W126 is now offered for sale by the selling dealer with recent service records, the original manufacturer’s literature, original spare wheel and tire, tool roll, a clean Carfax report and a clean California title.

The body is finished in Impala Brown Metallic (441) and features paint-matched lower bodycladding  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 pinstripe is faded and the clearcoat has begun to fail on the top of the front fenders and roof. No accidents appear on the Carfax and the body has no rust with detailed photos provided in the gallery. 

The original 15” Gullideckel wheels were recently refinished and come wrapped in a set of new Cooper Endeavor tires measuring 205/65 on all four corners. The tires have 2023 date codes and were installed less than 50 miles ago. The front brake pads and rotors were replaced within the last 2 months along with a brake fluid flush. An unused full-size spare is located under the trunk floor with the original tool roll which is still in the original plastic. 

The cabin is trimmed in Beige Leather (275) with matching carpets, a black dashboard and Zebrano wood trim which lines the center console, dashboard and door panels. 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, a high-performance sound system and the original Becker Mexico Grand Prix radio. 

The four-spoke 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 27k 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 maintenance was recently performed in preparation for the sale including a new fuel pump, filters, and hoses, new brake hoses, brake fluid flush, drive belt, spark plugs, distributor cap and rotor, fuel accumulator, front brake pads and rotors, and new tires. Receipts for the work will be included in the sale. 

The Carfax report shows history in Indiana and Virginia with linear mileage updates and no accident or damage reports present. This 300SEL is now offered for sale in Burlingame, California with recent service records, the original manufacturer’s literature, original spare wheel and tire, tool roll, a clean Carfax report and a clean California title.