1987 MERCEDES BENZ 300 SDL • CERTIFIED • SERVICE HISTORY

INTRO: A W126 1987 MERCEDES BENZ 300 SDL is being offered for sale by a classic car aficionado. This Anthracite grey 300SDL comes with grey interior. It has the legendary and bulletproof 0M603 , 3.0 litre , inline 6 engine which is mated to 4 speed automatic transmission. Only 5509 of the 300SDL were produced in 1987 and this one is one of the best kept ones. Currently has around 240,000 miles on it which in Mercedes Diesel world is just breaking in as these last forever.

If you are looking at this ad, chances are ,you already know what this vehicle is.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPfDG1e97k8&ab_channel=Mercedes-BenzEnthusiastChannel

The W126 chassis is hands down the best Mercedes Benz ever made. This generation of S Class is still considered the best that Mercedes has produced. Mercedes Benz stylist Bruno Sacco lent this S-class a form language that is extremely sober, yet distinguished by a surprisingly lithe stance and a roofline that, despite clearly conveying a sense of not being anything less than rock-solid, has a delightful elegance to it. These cars were over engineered and were far ahead of the time. This was the big dog, last of the real West German engineered , pinnacle of Mercedes Benz.

This vehicle was almost $70,000 brand new in 1987 and it is still the ultimate “BOSS CAR”. The Mercedes diesel engine takes this vehicle to almost a tank like longevity and ruggedness. These engines are known to cross million kilometres easily. The diesels are also known to have amazing fuel efficiency. This vehicle constantly gets around 9 litres per 100 kms or close to 26 miles per gallon. More details of the 300SDL in particular and W126 in general can be found in this video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWJE30mcOkA&ab_channel=MercedesClassicswithPierreHedary

This car is not your average classic car that is either too fancy to be driven on the road or too fragile to be considered reliable or needs extensive work. This is a work horse, that has been immaculately maintained by over the years. It has never been winter driven in winters,received rust protection treatments regularly and driven on long highway trips within Canada and to the US. No expense spared when it came to maintenance. All service intervals were completed on or before time, all service books stamped during the first few years and comes with all service records afterwards. Over $60,000 spent on repairs and upkeep since 2011 , all documented and all records come with the car. This car is by far the nicest and best kept diesel W126 in Canada. With the solid maintenance history, all original /immaculate condition, it will only increase in value while giving decades of trouble free motoring. It’s almost impossible to find a 1980s Mercedes diesel that does not need any mechanical work or is rust free. No sweats, no oil leaks, no rust, no malfunction lights. Gets parked in a temperature controlled garage from November to April. Never seen a Canadian winter and has no rust on the undercarriage unlike most vehicles from the 80s. Hand washed and waxed on regular basis. Relatively weaker areas of the W126 300 SDL like the transmission, cylinder head, radiator, exhaust, AC , steering box,all have already been replaced/upgraded and are fairly new. All fluids and filters are brand new. There is no pending service.All repairs documented and receipts on file.

More detailed pictures of the car can be found here: https://imgur.com/gallery/2vMg951

EQUIPMENT: - Power steering - Power windows - Leather/power/memory seats - Airconditioner - Sunroof - Alloy wheels - Set of period correct W126 alloy rims with winter tires installed on them Added options: -Euro head lights and side lights were added, these lights are also come with light height adjustment buttons added to the interior ($1200 -$2000 upgrade depending on how you source the parts) -Additional Oil filter assembly was added to supplement the factory oil filter. You can read about it here. https://www.hagerty.com/media/maintenance-and-tech/toilet-paper-in-an-oil-filter-is-actually-a-good-idea/ -Heated seats were added as an option few years ago -Stainless steel radiator installed -complete stainless steel exhaust system installed -Aftermarket stereo with cd and aux added(can be taken out and replaced with original W126 Stereo) -Keyless entry system installed. Car can be locked and unlocked with the touch of a button on a remote now if wanted. -Expensive 3 M tints -Small trailer hitch installed(never used)

VEHICLE’S HISTORY: The 300 SDL was bought brand new in South Carolina and was used by the original owner as his summer vehicle. South Carolina vehicles do not get rust anyways as they don’t use salt on their roads. Vehicle was diligently maintained at Mercedes Benz dealerships and the service booklet was stamped regularly (Comes with the vehicle) Vehicle was bought by the second owner (a senior colleague of mine) in 2011 and was legally imported into Canada (All paperwork from the ad listing to the import documents to the inspection reports are on file and will go with the vehicle. The vehicle went through a number of very expensive upgrades/ maintenance items just after the import. It was also repainted in 2011 to freshen up the look. The paint shows very well and still shines thanks to the time in the garage when not in use and regular waxing. I purchased the vehicle from the second owner in 2019 , gave it a thorough tune up, did all the maintenance proactively and did a number of pre emptive maintenance items. All paperwork for all maintenance items /upgrades is on file and will go with the vehicle. Like the previous owners , I have parked it in a garage away from the elements and harsh climate. It was never winter driven and it shows. I did buy a set of period correct W126 Mercedes rims with winter tires but never went ahead and installed them on the car. They will also come with the car.

RECENT MAINTENANCE:

Close to $60,000 invested in expensive maintenance items and upgrades on the vehicle in the last 40,000 miles or so. Some of the major ones are listed below. Tons of other expensive upgrades done that are fully documented and receipts on file. [JUNE 2025 -241,000 miles -$($2830)] *4 Brand new Continental all season tires . DOT 2025 *4 Brand new Bilstein shocks all around. *Differential fluid flushed and replaced [APRIL 2024-239,500 miles - ($620)] *Brand new Interstate battery installed *Engine oil and both oil filters replaced [239,000 miles - ($2700)] *Brand new Steering box installed *Alignment performed *Brand new ABS Module installed [238,700 miles - ($810)] *Brand new front wheel bearings installed [237,000 miles - ($3200)] Major tune up and servicing done including: *Engine flushed with detergent oil additive *Engine oil and both filters replaced *Coolant system flushed and coolant replaced *Brand new coolant pipe installed *Serviced power steering system and power steering fluid replaced *Transmission fluid flushed and replaced *Brand new rear stabilizer bars installed *Brand new washer fluid pump installed *Brand new Valve cover gasket installed *Fuel delivery system serviced (Diesel Purge) twice *Brand new main fuel filter and inline fuel filter installed *Brand new main drive belt tensioner and serpentine belt installed [235,000 miles - $2400)] *Brand new front brake pads and rotors installed *Brand new rear brake pads and rotors installed *Brand new front brake callipers installed *Brand new rear brake callipers installed. [227,000 miles - ($3654)] *Brand new Injection pump installed *All vacuum lines replaced *Replaced Pressure transducer for turbo bypass valve *Replaced vacuum valve [225,000 miles - ($4453)] *Replaced and reassemble cylinder head [219,000 miles - ($1469)] *Replaced mono valve and heating pump *Replaced auxiliary water-pump [217,000 miles - ($920)] *Both front control arms replaced [210,000 miles - ($2700)] *Brand new ,heavy duty stainless steel radiator installed *Complete exhaust system replaced with brand new, stainless steel exhaust system [208,000 miles - ($1480)] *Brand new Bilstein shocks installed on all 4 corners [206,000 miles - ($2725)] *Complete AC system replaced including the compressor, condenser and drier unit along with AC lines [203,000 miles - ($2100)] *Brand new engine mounts installed *Brand new engine shock absorbers installed (Expensive upgrade) [202,000 miles - ($9300)] *Transmission replaced by transmission from Mercedes Benz Remanufacturing centre (critical repair/upgrade for these vehicles) *Rear main seal replaced *Transfer case replaced *Transmission cooling lines replaced *Transmission fluid replaced

IMPERFECTIONS:

-Three small cracks on the dash (very common on these 80s Mercedes vehicles) -The seats and the leather are in excellent condition with no rips or signs of age. The driver’s seat feels a lil saggy as the springs in it feel a lil old. -Power antenna works intermittently -Outside temperature display does not work

TERMS OF SALE: There are absolutely no oil leaks, malfunction signs on the dash or any surprises. It is up to date on all fluids including engine oil, transmission oil, coolant, brake fluid, differential fluid, air filter etc. Comes with brand new Continental tires and brand new Bilstein shocks and a brand new Interstate battery. I will sell the vehicle with: -Ontario safety standards certificate -Original manuals -Stamped Service booklet from Mercedes Dealer -Service history with receipt of all maintenance items/upgrades -Used vehicle information package -CARFAX report -Original Mercedes key -Keyless entry remote -Set of Original Mercedes carpet mats -Set of all season mats -Original Mercedes toolbox and first aid kit. -A big carton full of spare parts, oil and fuel filters, fluids, accessories gathered over the years come with the vehicle.

*Priced very fairly for the condition and the expensive maintenance items done on the vehicle. Please be respectful and do not low ball me. Regards