1986 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL W126 - Blue Metallic - 142,854 Miles - Long Wheelbase, 3.0L Inline-Six, Personal Import
4-Door Sedan | 3.0L M103 Inline-Six | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 142,854 Miles | 5 Seats
Description
The W126 S-Class is widely regarded as the finest sedan Mercedes-Benz ever built. Produced from 1979 to 1991, it set the standard for build quality, ride comfort, and engineering integrity that subsequent S-Classes have chased but arguably never surpassed. The long-wheelbase SEL variant adds generous rear legroom, making it the choice for those who value being driven as much as driving. With the smooth M103 3.0-litre inline-six under the bonnet, the 300SEL offers effortless cruising with a simplicity that makes it easier and cheaper to maintain than the V8 variants.
This example is a personally imported left-hand-drive car, complied in Australia in May 2000. It is finished in a dark metallic blue with cream leather interior, and the overall presentation is genuinely impressive for a car of this age. The exterior paint displays a deep, lustrous shine with consistent colour across all panels and no obvious signs of respray. Chrome trim, bumpers, window surrounds, and the iconic grille are all in bright, presentable condition. The cream leather interior is remarkably well preserved, with both front and rear seats showing no tears or significant wear. The rear cabin, with its generous SEL legroom and factory cargo nets on the front seat backs, is particularly clean. Burl walnut wood trim throughout is intact with good finish. The factory 15-inch "Barock" alloy wheels are fitted all round. The odometer reads 142,854 miles (approximately 229,900km). An aftermarket Kenwood head unit has been fitted, and the Queensland modification plate records an LO3 code from January 1999.
W126 300SELs in this condition are increasingly hard to find. Average sale prices for the 300SEL W126 sit around US$13,687 according to recent market data, with the lowest recorded sales around US$3,600. This particular example's clean interior and straight bodywork put it well above the bottom of the market. The left-hand-drive configuration is worth noting for buyers, as it was personally imported and complied for Australian use.
Features
* 3.0L M103 inline-six engine
* Automatic transmission
* Long-wheelbase (SEL) body
* Cream leather interior in excellent condition
* Burl walnut wood trim throughout
* Factory 15-inch "Barock" alloy wheels
* Climate control air conditioning (retrofitted to R-134a)
* Electric windows and mirrors
* Factory cargo nets on front seat backs
* Chrome bumpers, window trim, and wheel arch trims
* Factory warning triangle in boot
* "300 SEL" and "Classic" boot badges
* Left-hand drive, personally imported and complied May 2000
Condition Notes
* Left-hand drive (personal import)
* Steering wheel leather shows age-related surface cracking
* Carpet shows minor staining in footwell areas
* Aftermarket Kenwood head unit replaces original radio
* Queensland modification plate records LO3 code (January 1999)
* Inspection recommended
Specifications
Year: 1986
Make/Model: Mercedes-Benz 300SEL (W126)
Body: 4-Door Sedan (Long Wheelbase)
Engine: 3.0L M103 Inline-Six Petrol
Transmission: Automatic
Drive: Rear Wheel Drive
Odometer: 142,854 Miles
Colour: Blue Metallic
Seats: 5
VIN: WDB1260252A254205
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Location of item: 60 Marple Avenue, Villawood, NSW, Australia
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