This 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL was first sold and registered in Maryland with subsequent registrations noted in Virginia through 2023. The long wheelbase sedan is finished in Smoke Silver Metallic (702) over Brazil Leather (273), and power is provided by a 5.5-liter V8 mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes heated power operated front and rear seats, power windows, an aftermarket head unit with Bluetooth, automatic climate control with air conditioning, and rear footrests. The seller reports service records from prior ownership have been lost. The fuel pump was replaced recently. This 560SEL now shows 129k miles and is offered for sale with the original tool kit, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Pennsylvania title in the seller’s name. 

The exterior is finished in Smoke Silver Metallic (702) and features darker-toned lower body cladding and chrome trim lining the beltline and bumpers. Exterior equipment includes heat insulating glass with an electrically-heated rear window, headlamp wiper/washers, and a power adjustable passenger-side door mirror. The seller reports the car has received a complete repaint under prior ownership in the factory color. The seller has included detailed photos of the body and glass. 

Silver painted 15” Gullideckel wheels are mounted and wear Travelstar all-season tires measuring 205/65 on all four corners with 2023 date codes. A spare tire can be found in the trunk along with the original tool kit. 

The cabin is trimmed in Brazil Leather (273) and features Burl Walnut wood trim lining the center console, dashboard and door panels. Both front and rear seats are power adjustable with heating for all four seats. The veneer shows some fading and cracking while the original velour floor mats show equal fading. The carpets remain dark brown. Interior equipment includes an aftermarket head unit, automatic climate control and rear footrests. The seller notes damaged rear speaker housings and the rear windows only function via the front window switch controls. 

The instrument cluster features a 160-mph speedometer along with a 7k-rpm tachometer, an analog clock and gauges for fuel level, fuel economy, coolant temperature and oil pressure. The mechanical odometer currently reads 129k miles.

This W126 is powered by a 5.5-liter M117 V8 which is factory rated at 238hp and 287 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission. The seller reports service records from prior ownership have been lost. The fuel pump was replaced recently. Engine bay and underbody photos are viewable in the gallery. 

The Carfax report shows linear mileage updates since 2000 and documents a clean history. This 560SEL now shows 129k miles and is offered for sale with the original tool kit, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Pennsylvania title in the seller’s name. 

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