1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL

30 CommentsPosted as: ClearPOST COMMENT July 23rd, 2024 at 12:53pm ESTthembmarket (691) 1Congratulations to the high bidder and seller for making a deal to sell the car post-auction for $7,499. July 22nd, 2024 at 5:30pm ESTPeabo (7) 0I guess that blue 420SEL was a pretty good dealJuly 22nd, 2024 at 5:29pm ESTavo_tersaakyan (1) 1@560SEL Car should go to the highest bidder 😎July 22nd, 2024 at 5:26pm ESTsocaltires (38) 0@560SEL please contact meJuly 22nd, 2024 at 5:25pm ESTharry19 (21) 1Should’ve soldJuly 22nd, 2024 at 5:24pm ESTOriginalAndRare (18) 0Smells like a real great deal here today for the buyer or RNMJuly 22nd, 2024 at 5:22pm EST$6,069 bid placed by @avo_tersaakyanJuly 22nd, 2024 at 4:59pm EST$5,810 bid placed by @socaltiresJuly 22nd, 2024 at 4:59pm ESTsocaltires (38) 0@560SEL Got it, thank you!July 22nd, 2024 at 4:53pm EST560SEL (10) Seller 0@socaltires Correct the radio although functioning does not work due to the antenna not rising properly.July 22nd, 2024 at 4:32pm ESTsocaltires (38) 0@560SEL Awesome! Thank you for the quick response. Also, I saw a note that the radio may not work in one of the comments. That accurate?July 22nd, 2024 at 4:26pm EST560SEL (10) Seller 0@socaltires Yes, just passed smog a week ago with flying colors, and will include the smog certificate to new lucky ownerJuly 22nd, 2024 at 4:07pm ESTsocaltires (38) 0@560SEL Will this car come with a valid California smog certificate completed within 90 days for us California buyers?July 22nd, 2024 at 9:35am ESTthembmarket (691) 0A driving video has been added to the listing along with additional engine bay photos. July 22nd, 2024 at 1:13am EST560SEL (10) Seller 1@elpasoben Thank you for your question. Yes, the sunroof operates and fully retracts and tilts as it should. All 4 powered seat adjusters operate as they should as well, including the seat warmers and those impressive front powered headrest adjusters.July 21st, 2024 at 11:49pm ESTelpasoben (3) 0Just wondering if the sunroof operates as it should? Sorry if I missed the mention of this. Also, do all the seat adjusters operate at they should, as well? Thank you for your time!July 21st, 2024 at 7:37pm EST$5,560 bid placed by @BarryoJuly 21st, 2024 at 12:27pm EST$3,888 bid placed by @avo_tersaakyanJuly 20th, 2024 at 12:49pm EST560SEL (10) Seller 1@Gas007 I’ve never driven it that far, though several years ago on a trip to Southern California and Lake Tahoe there was no hiccups. Albeit, if you’re ok without mod cons of a radio or cold air I imagine you’ll be perfectly fine.July 20th, 2024 at 12:46pm EST560SEL (10) Seller 1@avo_tersaakyan I’ll work on uploading photos of the intake and a driving video shortly. As mentioned the AC blows but will need a recharge.July 20th, 2024 at 9:29am ESTGas007 (1) 0You have owned the car since 93 do you have enough confidence in it that it would drive from California to GeorgiaJuly 19th, 2024 at 3:16pm ESTavo_tersaakyan (1) 0@560SEL thank you for the response. Are you able to provide detailed photos of the intake showing the condition? Can you also comment on the AC functions and temperature? Will you be posting a driving video? July 19th, 2024 at 1:29pm EST560SEL (10) Seller 1@avo_tersaakyan Great observation. To be honest, I didn't even notice the tape there. In anycase, I've removed the tape and all looks good. My guess is that it was placed there preventatively by the previous owner many moons ago. The window and door seals are in good condition with no issues. No leakage and quiet at highway speeds thanks to being garaged for the vast majority of its life. July 18th, 2024 at 10:10pm ESTavo_tersaakyan (1) 0@560SEL Can you comment on the tape placed on both sides of the air intake? Also in what condition are the door and window seals? GLWTAJuly 18th, 2024 at 7:35pm EST$3,560 bid placed by @VIGILJuly 16th, 2024 at 4:02pm EST$2,500 bid placed by @THarperJuly 15th, 2024 at 6:54pm ESTharry19 (21) 1@560SEL Thank you so much for the prompt response, noted!July 15th, 2024 at 6:37pm EST560SEL (10) Seller 2@harry19 Thank you for your question. Yes, the SRS light remains on. This has been like this for the past year, however does not cause any functional issues so I have not had it addressed. July 15th, 2024 at 6:35pm EST560SEL (10) Seller 2@Peabo Thank you for your observation and comment. Yes, the RPM tends to go up and down on cold starts, however, after the engine warms up to temp, this is no longer an issueJuly 15th, 2024 at 5:51pm ESTharry19 (21) 1Thank you for the videos @seller. In your 2nd video where you do the cold start, can you please confirm whether or not the SRS light in the cluster stays on? Airbag/Seatbelt issue?July 15th, 2024 at 4:17pm ESTPeabo (7) 1I just watched the cold start video. I'm in Phoenix and am really jealous of your morning temps. I noticed that after the car was started the RPM went up and down a couple times then the camera cut away. This is often the sign of a vacuum leak. please comment. Thank you. July 15th, 2024 at 1:27pm EST$1,500 bid placed by @mrwiggly1964July 15th, 2024 at 10:05am ESTthembmarket (691) 0Videos from the seller have been added to the listing. July 13th, 2024 at 11:07am EST$1,250 bid placed by @Bankrep40July 13th, 2024 at 12:04am EST560SEL (10) Seller 1@harry19 Thank you for your complement! I must agree :) The guides/chains have not yet been replaced. The door bottoms have no rust that I can see. There were no accidents or repairs to paintwork reported when I've purchased it in 1993 that I can recall. Since '93 it's served most its life to and from the golf course hence the low miles. July 12th, 2024 at 11:58pm EST560SEL (10) Seller 1@Peabo Thank you for your comments and questions! I have not replaced the timing chains or chain ramps from my ownership since 1993. I do not have any service records before then so am unsure if it's been replaced before I've owned it. The vacuum actuators that operate the door locks all function properly with no issues and have not needed repair