1987 Mercedes-Benz 300SDL

16 CommentsPosted as: ClearPOST COMMENT September 9th, 2025 at 9:59am ESTAlwaysOriginal (0) 0Hey there. Do you still have the ML55 Designo that you purchased last year?January 31st, 2023 at 5:54pm ESTzoccierampqt (23) Seller 0Congrats... Prezes84 January 31st, 2023 at 5:52pm EST$4,500 bid placed by @Prezes84January 31st, 2023 at 5:50pm ESTzoccierampqt (23) Seller 0Wow - talk about being on GAS :)January 31st, 2023 at 5:50pm EST$4,250 bid placed by @KloureiroJanuary 31st, 2023 at 5:49pm EST$4,000 bid placed by @Prezes84January 31st, 2023 at 2:21pm ESTKingKitty (69) 0@KingKitty If it has a "14" or "15" head (the second to the last pair of numbers in the casting number - 603 016 (15) 01 ) it has not been changed/updated and is prone to leakage.January 31st, 2023 at 2:06pm ESTKingKitty (69) 0@zoccierampqt The casting number is located above the #2/#3 injector recesses. More on this number and it's location here: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/289965-om602-om603-cyl-head-revision-reference.htmlJanuary 31st, 2023 at 1:48pm ESTzoccierampqt (23) Seller 0@KingKitty a quick google search indicates that "These can be found on the block, cylinder head, transmission case, differential housing, and other cast iron parts. Depending on the make and model of your vehicle they can be located in different areas" ---- I am not sure if this is easily accessible, or it is common information that can is easily available like VIN# or in a Mercedes manual. Can you direct me where and how I can obtain this for you?January 31st, 2023 at 11:56am ESTKingKitty (69) 0@zoccierampqt I'm not in the immediate area, so that's not an option. Please identify the head casting number if you would.January 31st, 2023 at 11:19am EST$3,750 bid placed by @CharlietsJanuary 28th, 2023 at 6:17pm ESTzoccierampqt (23) Seller 0@KingKitty - you are welcome to stop by and see the car to address any questions you may have. I can also offer to do a video call anytime tomorrow or Monday. As for oil consumption, I check the level and never had to top off, I am sure there is some burning, being a 35+ year diesel with over 150K miles. January 27th, 2023 at 3:40pm EST$3,000 bid placed by @Prezes84January 27th, 2023 at 12:30pm ESTKingKitty (69) 0Lots of little details suggest this car hasn't been well maintained. More importantly, what's the oil consumption like and what is the casting number on the cylinder head?January 27th, 2023 at 9:23am EST$2,250 bid placed by @LemondropJanuary 27th, 2023 at 12:32am ESTzoccierampqt (23) Seller 0@CaliFresh Thanks!! - the color is what really attracted me to the car. Nelson Mandela had a Red W126 which is now displayed in his museum in Johannesburg. I went there for a school assignment, but for three hours just stood and admired his Red W126, needless to say, did not get a good grade in the class. Fast forward 10+ years, I come across this, with the added benefit of no rust, matching interior, working AC and long ownership history, I was sold. I am downsizing the collection, and hence why this is here.January 26th, 2023 at 11:18pm ESTCaliFresh (1) 1What a color! Lots of life in this one and only a little TLC needed. Bet it outlives us allJanuary 26th, 2023 at 8:38pm EST$2,000 bid placed by @ArbuzJanuary 26th, 2023 at 8:19pm EST$1,750 bid placed by @LemondropJanuary 26th, 2023 at 5:47pm EST$1,500 bid placed by @darobinson01January 25th, 2023 at 1:30am ESTzoccierampqt (23) Seller 0@silkyatl - Hi - Let me answer all of them. Accidents - None. Clean Carfax. Motor - Running fine Tranny - Has been replaced with a new transmission. There is a seal on the transmission with a date code. I remember seeing this clearly when I purchased. The car goes through all the gear and depends on how fast / slow you are shifting gears, you will see / hear the progression of gears in different rpms. Wood Trim - yes, there is some cracking, please zoom on interior pics All Windows working, the front passenger is intermittent - sometimes, when I press the button in a certain way it works. I am going to check it this weekend. Heater and AC is working Oil leaks - none on the ground, there is old oil smudge in the lower areas of the engine, I have never had to top off in my ownership. I am sure there is some seepage Smoking from Exhaust pipes - can you be little more specific please, do you mean, does the engine burn oil? January 24th, 2023 at 10:15pm ESTsilkyatl (0) 0Hello---has thi auto been in any accident----iare the motor and tranny working as they should---is there iany cracking of the wood trim on the cosole and door panels----how many widow motors are working properly.---what about the heater and air conditions working.----no oil leaks or smoking from the exhaust pipes????January 24th, 2023 at 8:01pm ESTzoccierampqt (23) Seller 0All - quick update, the front passenger window is a lose switch connection. It is operational at times, probably the contacts needs to be cleaning. I will check and can have it fixed it before the sale.January 24th, 2023 at 1:10pm EST$1,250 bid placed by @ArbuzJanuary 20th, 2023 at 4:06pm EST$1,000 bid placed by @CharlietsJanuary 20th, 2023 at 2:54pm ESTzoccierampqt (23) Seller 0Hello All - I am the seller of this car and more than happy to provide any background and answer questions relating to this car. Thanks and happy bidding. January 20th, 2023 at 11:45am ESTrsbolin (1) 0I am pretty sure this one used to be listed on FaceBook Marketplace. It is a nice looking Benz.