Basic information and History

The Mercedes S-Class is a name that has always been associated with luxury and quality, and the W126 generation built between 1979 - 1991 is one of the very best. This generation is recognized for being one of the most well-built models and has recently started to get a big boost in the market and ended up in the "modern classic" compartment and with that the prices have also started to rise. In short, the model offers a lovely 80s feel with a great deal of character and comfort yet modern enough to be used on a daily basis.

The model was sold in a multitude of different versions and with different engines but one of the most common is clearly this example which is a standard length 300 model with the recognized and bulletproof 3.0L straight six. An engine that provides enough power but with great reliability but also an affordable fuel consumption compared to the larger V8 models

This Swedish-sold example has a very fine and well-documented history and has only had a total of 10 owners including car dealers.

Equipment and Options

Condition

Exterior: The car is in good condition and has been well looked after over the years. The seller says that the car has the occasional spot of rust on the bodywork and moldings, and the chrome details and glass parts are in good condition, as are the original wheels, which have some patina. The tires are in very good condition with approx. 9mm tread depth. There are also a couple of minor stone chips and minor dents, but apart from that the car presents itself well. Please see the photos in the album and feel free to ask questions in the comment field!

Interior: The truly luxurious interior is in very nice condition with minor wear in exposed areas. The dashboard is in very good condition, as are all controls, buttons, carpets and headliner. All functions work including AC. See the photos in the album for more info and feel free to ask questions in the comment field!


Mechanically: The car runs very well mechanically and mechanically and electrically works as it should. It shifts smoothly between gears, the engine pulls nicely and there are no known leaks under the car. The seller has recently serviced the car and the original service book with a lot of previous history is included. The read meter reading is 167253 which is guaranteed by the seller but is also consistent with the large amount of history and inspection reports that are included. The car is also now a vintage car and tax-exempt. See the photos in the album for more info and feel free to ask questions in the comment field!


Summary

Overall, the Mercedes S-Class of the W126 generation is considered one of the more desirable models thanks to its high quality, incredible comfort and design, and is predicted to have a positive trend in value in the future. Nice copies will probably never be as cheap as they have been and we think they give incredible value for money!