1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL

Final Year Model W126, LWB, with Clean History

SOLD
$5,350
ENDED ON
08/10/2021 04:50PM EST
SOLD
$5,350
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1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL

Final Year Model W126, LWB, with Clean History

SOLD
$5,350
ENDED ON
08/10/2021 04:50PM EST
SOLD
$5,350
Bid & Comment

Quick Facts

Location:

Piney Flats, TN
  • Auction lot: 1107
  • Seller: carguynetn
  • Odometer: 84,300
  • Title Status: Clean Tennessee
  • Exterior color: Astral Silver (735)
  • Interior color: Blue leather (262)
  • Drivetrain: RWD
  • Transmission: Automatic
  • Seller: Private
This 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL is finished in Astral Silver (735) over Blue leather (262) and power comes from a 3.0-liter inline-six mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. In Summer 2020, the car received a brake service including a new master cylinder, rear brake lines, and a brake fluid flush while the rotors and pads were replaced in Spring 2020. Amenities include “tempomat” cruise control, an electronically adjustable steering column, electricly adjustable front seats with memory, and courtesy/reading lamps for the front and rear. The odometer currently reads 84,300 miles with less than 1k added by the seller over the past year and a half. This W126 sedan is now offered by the present owner with factory literature, a tool kit, three keys, original blue floormats, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Tennessee title.
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The exterior of this long-wheelbase flagship sedan is finished in Astral Silver (735) with contrasting dark gray lower cladding, and the finish and paint condition is shown up close in the gallery below. Exterior equipment includes chrome-accented bumpers, headlamp wipers, and a power-operated sunroof. The seller believes the front passenger fender has been repainted and the front passenger door shows some minor scrapes. The rear glass remains free of delamination in both lower corners and the chrome trim in good condition.

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The original Mercedes 15-hole 15” wheels are coated in factory silver finish with some visible wear marks. Accelera Eco Plus tires measuring 205/65 are mounted on all four corners. A factory full-sized spare is mounted in the trunk along with the OEM tool kit. In Summer 2020, the car received a brake service including a new master cylinder, rear brake lines, and a brake fluid flush. Notably, the rotors and pads were replaced in Spring 2020. Creaking can be heard at low speed from the front passenger corner and is believed to need new ball joints.
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The interior is trimmed in Blue leather (262) and features matching carpets and door panels. The factory blue dash is devoid of cracks or other blemishes. Amenities include “tempomat” cruise control, electronically adjustable steering column, automatic antenna, memory seats for both driver and passenger and courtesy/reading lamps for the front and rear. Zebrano wood trim accents the center console, dash, and doors of the cabin and around the shifter bezel and window switches show cracks and warping. The car retains its original Becker Grand Prix cassette head unit and factory Blue floor mats are included with the sale. In the trunk, the factory spare wheel and tire along with toolkit are also included. 
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The airbag steering wheel frames the factory gauge cluster featuring a 160-mph speedometer, a 7k-rpm tachometer, an analog clock, and gauges for coolant temperature, fuel level, fuel economy, and oil pressure. The six-digit odometer shows approximately 84,300 miles.
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The 3.0-liter M103 inline-six is mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. Factory-rated output was 177 horsepower and 188 lb-ft of torque. During summer 2020, the car received a driveshaft rebuild, new door lock actuators, and a brake service including a new master cylinder, rear brake lines, and a brake fluid flush, along with an oil and filter change. Currently the blower motor does operate but does not blow cold. 
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Videos viewable below include a driving video and walkaround videos of the exterior and an interior tour of the cabin.

The Carfax report shows no accidents or other damage in addition to linear mileage updates throughout the car’s history. The seller states that the car is completely rust free and photos of the underbody are viewable in the gallery below. This final year model W126 is now offered with factory literature, a tool kit, three keys, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Tennessee title.
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The MB Market Insights

Another Sacco-designed masterpiece, the W126 has certainly stood the test of time and continues to standout in a sea of automobiles today. The look is unmistakably classic Mercedes with strong boxy lines and enough road presence that leaders across the globe in the 80’s and 90’s could at least agree that this was the vehicle of choice for such stature. Today, these cars still turn heads and remain highly sought after due to their incredible build quality and drivability. The 3.0L M103 provided owners with low maintenance costs while the long-wheel-base offered maximum seating comfort for all passengers. Of course we can’t forget to mention the colorful palette of interiors offered at the time which included this Blue leather with matching blue carpets and dash. This W126 could afford its next owner a huge opportunity to get from point A to point B in style without the six-digit price tags of S-classes today.

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1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL

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$5,350 by GuiCM
ENDED ON
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11 Comments

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August 10th, 2021 at 4:48pm EST

$5,350 bid placed by @GuiCM

August 10th, 2021 at 4:48pm EST

$5,100 bid placed by @Joeg

August 10th, 2021 at 4:48pm EST

$4,850 bid placed by @GuiCM

August 10th, 2021 at 4:48pm EST

$4,600 bid placed by @Joeg

August 10th, 2021 at 4:26pm EST

$4,350 bid placed by @GuiCM

August 10th, 2021 at 4:08pm EST

$4,100 bid placed by @Talal

August 10th, 2021 at 3:54pm EST

$3,850 bid placed by @GuiCM

August 10th, 2021 at 3:35pm EST
Joeg (0)
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https://images.app.goo.gl/DkB8pjVq2atDraAYA
This might b the a/c fix !
August 10th, 2021 at 8:18am EST
carguynetn (1)
Seller
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@JohnnySellz Windows, door locks, power seats, horn etc all work just fine. We’ve not daily driven the car ourselves, but it’s never failed to start or had any issues running.
August 9th, 2021 at 11:20pm EST

$3,600 bid placed by @Chris2010

August 9th, 2021 at 7:28pm EST

$3,350 bid placed by @Arsenije

August 9th, 2021 at 4:45pm EST
@Jrecklin you may be right, but for the $3500 reserve it’s a great deal as it sits.
August 9th, 2021 at 4:44pm EST
Does everything work good but the AC? I live in Kingsport TN and want it for a daily driver, would it be good for that?
August 9th, 2021 at 12:19pm EST
carguynetn (1)
Seller
1
Yes! The odometer is functional.
August 9th, 2021 at 11:38am EST
Fixing or guaranteeing to fix the AC would help the final sales price on this car.
August 9th, 2021 at 10:48am EST
Hello
Is the Odometer working on the 300 SEL?
August 7th, 2021 at 11:01pm EST
carguynetn (1)
Seller
0
@dwcars Overall the car is glossy. There is some “cracking” along the edges of the roof and trunk. Nothing more than typical for the age.
August 7th, 2021 at 4:33pm EST
What is the condition of the paint on the hood, roof, and deck lids~?  If you look very closely does it have very tiny hairlike cracks all over it~?
August 7th, 2021 at 11:25am EST

$3,100 bid placed by @septc

August 6th, 2021 at 6:15pm EST

$2,575 bid placed by @Joeg

August 6th, 2021 at 5:32pm EST

$2,325 bid placed by @Elo1725

August 5th, 2021 at 7:45pm EST
carguynetn (1)
Seller
0
@Joeg Hey! No idea what the issue is with the A/C. 
Fan blows, but air is not cold. Have not had it diagnosed.
August 5th, 2021 at 4:35pm EST

$2,075 bid placed by @Joeg

August 5th, 2021 at 4:35pm EST
Joeg (0)
0
Any idea what's wrong with a/c
Had to take out dash to fix evaporator on my last 300.
August 5th, 2021 at 9:43am EST

$1,825 bid placed by @GuiCM

August 4th, 2021 at 10:34pm EST

$1,575 bid placed by @Chris2010

August 4th, 2021 at 3:39pm EST

$750 bid placed by @Tfarmer

August 4th, 2021 at 2:17pm EST

$500 bid placed by @AMC_BK

Quick Facts

Location:

Piney Flats, TN
  • Auction lot: 1107
  • Seller: carguynetn
  • Odometer: 84,300
  • Title Status: Clean Tennessee
  • Exterior color: Astral Silver (735)
  • Interior color: Blue leather (262)
  • Drivetrain: RWD
  • Transmission: Automatic
  • Seller: Private

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