This 1988 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL shows initial sale and registration in New York through 2010. The car is finished in Smoke Silver Metallic (702) over Brazil (273) leather and powered by a 4.2-liter V8 paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. The current owner and seller acquired the sedan in late 2021 and has added approximately 300 miles since acquisition. Features include a sunroof, automatic climate control, an original Becker head unit, power accessories, headlamp washers, disc brakes, and 15″ wheels. Service performed in preparation for the sale includes new spark plugs and wires, an engine oil service with filter, coolant flush, brake fluid flush, and a four-wheel alignment. This W126 shows 62k miles and is offered with a Carfax report, two keys, factory literature, recent service records, and a clean Michigan title.

The long wheelbase body is finished in Smoke Silver Metallic (702) with gray lower cladding and features an electric sunroof with tilt function, an automatic antenna, chrome trim, and headlamp washers. The rear glass shows mild signs of delamination in the lower corners and aftermarket chrome wheel arch accents have been added. The seller reports a thorough repaint in 2007 by the prior owner in the factory paint color. Original stamps and VIN plates remain intact and can be seen in the gallery below. The included Carfax shows an accident in 1998 with no details given. 

Silver 15″ Gullideckel wheels show no signs of curb rash in the photos provided and wear 205/65 Tiger Paw tires. Stopping power is provided by discs stationed at all four corners. A brake fluid flush and four-wheel alignment were recently performed in preparation for the sale. 

The cabin is upholstered in Brazil (273) leather with matching door cards, dashboard, center armrest, and carpets. Zebrano wood trim adorns the dash, console, and door panels and remains original to the car. Amenities include power-adjustable front seats with position memory, automatic climate control, cruise control, an analog clock, power accessories, and a factory Becker head unit shown mounted in the center console.

A four-spoke airbag steering wheel frames VDO instrumentation including a 160-mph speedometer and a tachometer with a 6k-rpm redline. Additional analog gauges for fuel level, oil pressure, coolant temperature, and instant economy are also present. The six-digit mechanical odometer shows 62k miles, 300 of which have been added by the seller. 

The 4.2-liter M116 V8 sends power to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission. Service performed in preparation for the sale includes new spark plugs and wires, an engine oil service with filter, coolant flush, brake fluid flush, and a four-wheel alignment.

This W126 shows 62k miles and is offered with a Carfax report displaying linear mileage updates, two keys, factory literature, recent service records, and a clean Michigan title.

A thorough video of the car has been provided below showing the exterior, interior, engine bay, and underbody.