This 1988 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL was sold new in Pennsylvania in January of 1988 and shows registration history in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Finished in Anthracite Grey Metallic (172) over Palomino Leather (274), 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 and heated front seats with memory, automatic climate control and a Boss head unit. The car underwent a full repaint in a different shade within the last year and the most recent service in October 2025 included a new fuel pump, distributor cap, and spark plugs. This 300SEL is now offered for sale by the current owner with a clean Carfax report and a clean Pennsylvania title.

The body is finished in Anthracite Grey Metallic (172) and features matching lower body cladding and chrome trim along the front and rear bumpers. The seller reports the car has been fully repainted in a different shade under current ownership within the last year. 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 original 15” Gullideckel wheels come wrapped in a mixed set of Michelin and Toyo tires measuring 205/65 on all four corners. The wheels show some wear marks on the faces. Braking is handled by dual-circuit anti-lock disc brakes front and rear.

The cabin is trimmed in Palomino Leather (274) 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 on the upper portions. Both front seats are heated and power adjustable with two-position memory. Interior amenities include automatic climate control, cruise control, a power telescoping steering column, and a Boss head unit with Bluetooth. The leather seating surfaces show some creasing and wear. The seller notes the rear speaker cover and third brake light cover on the rear parcel shelf are cracked. 

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 122,600 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. There is limited information for service history on the Carfax and only records under current ownership are included although the seller reports the car operates with no issues. The most recent service in October 2025 included a new fuel pump, distributor cap, and spark plugs. 

The Carfax report shows linear mileage updates since new and no accidents or damage reports. This 300SEL is now offered for sale by the current owner with a clean Carfax report and a clean Pennsylvania title.

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