1983 Mercedes-Benz 500-Series

Year: 1983

Make: Mercedes-Benz

Model: 500 SEL (W126)

Exterior Color:Anthracite Grey Metallic (172U)

Interior Color:Leather - Gray (238)

VIN: WDB12603712023735

Title status: Clean and clear (no accident or rebuilt history) and in my name

Vehicle Location:Seattle, WA USA

Mileage: Currently shows 164,010. I purchased the car with 163,XXX miles and the odometer has recently stopped working so the odometer currently shows. Carfax documentation last reported 157,009 miles in 2006. Car was garaged most of the time during its ownership by the elderly gentlemen that I purchased the car from.

Factory Options:

221 - LEFT FRONT SEAT, ELECTRONICALLY ADJUSTABLE

222 - RIGHT FRONT SEAT, ELECTRONICALLY ADJUSTABLE

223 - REAR SEAT BENCH ELECTRIC ADJUSTMENT

228 - AUXILLARY HEATER

260 - TYPE DESTINATION ON TRUNK LID - ELIMINATION (Debadged from factory)

294 - CURTAIN FOR REAR WINDOW

295 - CURTAIN AT REAR DOOR LEFT AND RIGHT

410 - SLIDING ROOF,ELECTRICALLY OPERATED

430 - HEADREST IN REAR, LEFT AND RIGHT

444 - TEMPOMAT (CRUISE CONTROL) AND AIRBAG

452- TWO-TONE HORN

470 - ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS)

504 - OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR, RIGHT; ELECTRICALLY CONTROLLED; L.H.D

543 - SUN VISOR WITH VANITY MIRROR, ILLUMINATED, LEFT AND RIGHT

570 - FOLDING ARMREST, RIGHT

600 - HEADLAMP WIPER/WASHER

611 - COURTESY LAMPS FOR FRONT AND REAR DOORS

640 - 15-HOLE LIGHT ALLOY RIMS (No longer on car)

682 - FIRE EXTINGUISHER

870 - ELECTRIC SEAT HEATER FOR LEFT FRONT SEAT

871 - ELECTRIC SEAT HEATER FOR RIGHT FRONT SEAT

872 - SEAT HEATER FOR LEFT AND RIGHT REAR SEATS

877 - READING LAMP IN THE REAR

948 - PENNANT HOLDER FOR PENNANT STAFF RIGHT

Modifications:

Authentic AMG front spoiler

Authentic AMG rear valence

Authentic BBS RA wheels 16" x 7"

Dash Cap

After market radio(needs to be hooked up)

Car Summary:

I have my grey market euro 1983 Mercedes-Benz for sale. It was imported in from Germany to Washington state in 2001 and has been with that owner until he passed away last year. Since the car is originally from Germany, many of the knobs have German labels. The car retains its original paint all around but does have some paint splintering on the hood and a sun fade mark on the roof. Interior is Leather and not MB-Tex like US Models and is in very good condition for its age with no rips or tears. The car retains its original engine and transmission. Virtually rust free, very clean undercarriage, door jams and wheel arches. Tires have great tread all around. All glass except the windshield is original. This is a fully loaded (Please review the options list above in detail and use pictures as references) and rare car. Car runs and drives great and is in good condition considering its age. Just recently drove the car from Portland, OR to Seattle, WA and drove awesome! All power windows, sunroof, power seats and seat heaters work great.

Recent Maintenance:

Within the last month I have replaced the cars battery and had an oil change done. These receipts will be included with the car.

Car has also been recently detailed inside and out and does have some wax residue that can be seen on the front lip spoiler and rear valence.

For your convenience, I have attached the following photo and video links of the car to show the detail of the car as well as a driving video.

Additional photos (Beware the link is to a large 600+mb Zip file):

https://samfu.wetransfer.com/downloads/2a70c7e5e7c5df469705bb77710e2a3a20200612003857/5b92c0112466ddc49eb073355b8b6bd320200612003857/97204b?utm_campaign=WT_email_tracking&utm_content=general&utm_medium=download_button&utm_source=notify_recipient_email

Driving:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItjX4glmAcQ

Walk around:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quHhoVpaLfU&t=202s

Items that need attention:

-The car does have some paint splintering on the hood which can be seen in the photos and video

-The car does smoke a little bit on cold start up but goes away when warmed up

-Radio is installed in the car but needs a proper wiring adapter in order to work

-Driver side rear seat recline motor is stuck (common issue on these W126 bodies)

-Blower motor does not work but from researching online they appear to be easily replaced without removing the dash

If you look up NADA values for these cars, they are going up in value and quickly becoming collectors cars. This is a great car for an enthusiast. The car is located is in Seattle, WA and I welcome local pickup but I am happy to assist buyers with shipping the car. This goes without saying but all sales are finals, car is being sold as is where is.

Serious buyers only, if you have no feedback, please message me first before bidding. $500 deposit due at auction ending and full payment due within 3 business days.

Goodluck and Happy Bidding!

On Jun-11-20 at 18:57:20 PDT, seller added the following information:

I have a copy of a carfax record and DataMB VIN Decoder document that I will also provide to the buyer.
Thanks!