Model history

The 126 series from Mercedes-Benz is a series of vehicles in the luxury class. It replaced the 116 series in September 1979 as the S-Class. As the successor to the C 107, Mercedes presented the coupé variant of the 126 series at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 1981. Although production of the 126 series officially ended in October 1991, 38 vehicles were still produced in special protection versions until April 1992. Mercedes-Benz South Africa continued to produce the 126 series in small numbers until June 1994. Almost 892,000 units of the Mercedes-Benz W126 were produced until 1991, and this model is still the most produced luxury sedan.

General information about the vehicle

Such a Mercedes-Benz 300 SE from the first registration in 1985 is offered for sale below. A total of 5 previous owners are listed in the vehicle history. The Mercedes bears the VIN WDB1260241A206145 and has a valid general inspection until September 2024, which the seller can have renewed on request. Furthermore, the classic car status is confirmed by an existing H license plate. The owner also states that the car is in an accident-free condition, immediately ready to drive, but is not registered at the moment.

Characteristics

Exterior & Interior:

• Manufacturer Color: White
• Leather upholstery
• According to the owner, the Mercedes is repainted

Engine and transmission:

• 3.0-liter engine with 180 hp
• Automatic transmission
• Last engine service in November 2022

Mileage:

• 232,873 km (read), partly traceable
• A checkbook is available, but this was not kept completely

Documentation:

• According to the owner, vehicle documents, German registration papers and invoices dating back to 2002 are available for documentation.

Highlights

• A wide range of equipment is available, including: sunroof, power steering, central locking, electric windows, heated seats, air conditioning, cruise control, ABS, radio
• The owner has invested just under 6500 €
• Wear parts were replaced, and brakes, steering, battery and distributor cap were renewed or repaired

Condition

• According to the owner, brakes and tires are in mint condition
• Underbody shows slight flash rust
• The owner states that the dashboard is detached on air shower
• According to information available to us, the sunroof is sloping
• Please see the photo gallery and videos for more insight into the condition of the vehicle.

Summary

An apparently neat white Mercedes-Benz 300 SE from 1985 is offered for sale here. The current owner bought it just under a year ago and invested both time and money in the car. The driving experience is, as the owner describes, typical Mercedes and very pleasant. The engine and technology run flawlessly and the optics are also in an overall decent condition. For collectors and enthusiasts, this vehicle is an absolute highlight.