Highlights
- MOT to October 2023
- Just 3 owners from new
- Excellent specification
The Appeal
Mercedes-Benz have long had a reputation for building some of the finest luxury saloon cars on the planet.
Certainly the W126 series added to that reputation with elegant styling, bulletproof engineering and luxuriously appointed cabins.
Certainly the W126 series added to that reputation with elegant styling, bulletproof engineering and luxuriously appointed cabins.
Here we have a second generation W126, presented in a very smart specification with a long MOT. As a way into classic Mercedes ownership, there can be few better in-roads than a W126.
With robust build quality and superb materials, they still feel as imperious on the road as they did in the late 80s.
With robust build quality and superb materials, they still feel as imperious on the road as they did in the late 80s.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered in October 1989
- 3 owners from new
- First owner from new to 2001, second owner from 2001 to 2012
- Current owner since 2012
- We’re told the vehicle comes with 20+ years of history on file, including a part independent service history
- 110,639 miles indicated
- Current MOT to October 2023
The Interior
- Grey leather upholstery in excellent condition for the age, with slight evidence of wear to the front seats
- Secure and clean headlining, grey carpets and overmats in fine condition
- Wood veneers to the door cards and dashboard, all present well with no evidence of cracking or damage
- Electric windows, door mirrors and sunroof
- Dual zone air-conditioning
- Alpine radio/cassette
- Switchgear and driving controls all appear in good order, with no damage or evidence of notable wear
- The ignition has been modified by a previous owner who had arthritis, to make it easier to start – we’re told this is easily reversible
- We’re assured by the vendor that everything works just as it should
The Exterior
- Distinguished black paintwork with smart contrasting brightwork
- Overall the paintwork looks in decent condition, with some minor blemishes and scratches which we think would respond well to a machine polish
- All of the external trim appears to be complete and in good order, with some dulling to some of the chrome and some minor marks
- There is a scuff to the front off-side bumper and along the edge of the rear bumper
- Overall the bodywork looks to be straight and in good condition, with no evidence of corrosion or notable damage
- Underneath the car, the floors and sills look to be clean and solid, with no evidence of corrosion we could see
- There is some significant corrosion evident to a number of suspension components and some mounting points on the underside
- All wheel arches refurbished by the current ownerMOT advisory for perishing tyres
- Original 15” alloy wheels present in nice condition, with only minor blemishes
The Mechanics
- 2,960cc inline-six, fuel-injected petrol engine
- Develops 177bhp, delivered to the rear wheels
- 4-speed automatic transmission
- The engine bay is tidy and appears to be very original
- The current MOT notes a minor oil leak
- We’re told by the vendor that they have had all of the brakes overhauled during their ownership
- The owner says that the car drives perfectly, with no smoke on running, no unusual noises and no mechanical issues as far as they’re aware
Summary
We love a W126, few executive saloons have the kind of timeless, classless appeal and impressive robustness of a classic Mercedes.
This example is presented in very nice overall condition, with a fine colour scheme and high specification.
With the bodywork, engine and cabin all appearing to be in good order, with a little work to the underside this would soon be a very fine motorcar indeed.
This example is presented in very nice overall condition, with a fine colour scheme and high specification.
With the bodywork, engine and cabin all appearing to be in good order, with a little work to the underside this would soon be a very fine motorcar indeed.
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