1993 Mercedes-Benz 400SEL

17 CommentsPosted as: ClearPOST COMMENT May 15th, 2023 at 4:53pm ESTB_R_W (19) Seller 2Keep going guys, I've got more than the current bid in service receipts for over last 2 years— let's give this great W140 what it's worth! May 15th, 2023 at 4:53pm EST$8,400 bid placed by @Clarity2May 15th, 2023 at 4:52pm EST$8,000 bid placed by @JDHansenMay 15th, 2023 at 4:50pm EST$7,750 bid placed by @Clarity2May 15th, 2023 at 4:49pm EST$7,500 bid placed by @JDHansenMay 15th, 2023 at 4:49pm EST$7,250 bid placed by @milacaboyMay 15th, 2023 at 4:48pm EST$7,000 bid placed by @JDHansenMay 15th, 2023 at 4:46pm EST$6,750 bid placed by @Clarity2May 15th, 2023 at 4:43pm EST$6,500 bid placed by @JDHansenMay 15th, 2023 at 4:40pm EST$6,250 bid placed by @mr_frankMay 15th, 2023 at 4:36pm EST$6,000 bid placed by @Clarity2May 15th, 2023 at 4:33pm ESTB_R_W (19) Seller 3Final 30 minutes! Bidders, don’t forget to make sure your payment info is up to date. And a gentle reminder that there’s no need to wait til the buzzer, as the timer resets automatically with another 2 minutes. Cheers. May 15th, 2023 at 4:02pm ESTB_R_W (19) Seller 0Thanks @124guy. She’s been babied! May 15th, 2023 at 3:48pm EST124guy (106) 0I can't remember the last time I saw a 140 like this that didn't have a warped or cracked lower front bumper. Looks like a really nice SEL!May 15th, 2023 at 1:40pm ESTB_R_W (19) Seller 1W140s use timing chains, @dengreene, and my understanding is that they'll need replacement anywhere between 100k and 200k depending on oil change frequency. The timing chain has not been replaced under my ownership, and I don't have a record of it previously; I've had several mechanics go over the vehicle and they have not advised replacement (yet), though the new owner might consider it for peace of mind.May 15th, 2023 at 1:02pm ESTdengreene (18) 0Does this car use a timing belt or a timing chain? If a belt, when was it last changed along with the water pump. Thanks!May 14th, 2023 at 7:37pm ESTB_R_W (19) Seller 1Thanks for your bids so far! Still a bit to go to meet reserve, but hoping we can close the gap so this wonderful W140 can find a good home. Please don’t leave your questions til the last minute— I’m eager to answer any inquires that come up. May 14th, 2023 at 7:04pm EST$5,500 bid placed by @MphillipsMay 14th, 2023 at 6:01pm EST$4,500 bid placed by @Clarity2May 13th, 2023 at 7:36pm ESTthembmarket (691) 0A walk around video has been added to the listing. May 13th, 2023 at 12:07pm ESTB_R_W (19) Seller 0A walkaround video has been uploaded here: https://youtu.be/J364_716HVA I'll try to shoot a driving video this weekend; meanwhile, please feel free to ask any questions and schedule a test drive if you're in the Los Angeles area!May 13th, 2023 at 9:39am ESTB_R_W (19) Seller 1@waterhazard Hi , that work receipt confused me. I haven't seen any evidence of water damage anywhere on the vehicle and there are zero musty smells in the cabin, and the Carfax is clean. The mechanic mentioned it was under the rear seat when he was replacing a sensor under the rear seat , so maybe it was an isolated case of water ingress. Regardless, the vehicle is now clean and everything works (HVAC, soft close, rear antenna masts, etc) apart from the items mentioned in the description.May 13th, 2023 at 9:03am ESTwaterhazard (2) 0One of the work orders mentioned flood damage. Can you detail/describe the damage? What happened to "it never rains in California?" May 13th, 2023 at 5:11am EST$4,250 bid placed by @DtamscottMay 10th, 2023 at 10:44am EST$4,000 bid placed by @Clarity2May 9th, 2023 at 12:33am ESTMBOregon (2) 1@B_R_W awesome! My wife had much the same reaction when I brought a W140 home. I love them though. May 9th, 2023 at 12:25am ESTB_R_W (19) Seller 1Sounds good @MBOregon, and yeah, I've got a few Better Half Drive vids in the can I need to edit!May 9th, 2023 at 12:22am ESTMBOregon (2) 0@B_R_W Thanks for the reply. I may be interested in the wheels in any event. I enjoy the ‘Better Half’ videos! You should do more! May 8th, 2023 at 6:36pm ESTB_R_W (19) Seller 0@MBOregon Hi there , they won't come with the car, but I can discuss selling them separately if the buyer is interested.May 8th, 2023 at 5:56pm ESTMBOregon (2) 0Do the mono blocks the car has in the video come with it?May 6th, 2023 at 3:21pm EST$2,700 bid placed by @baxterrossMay 6th, 2023 at 2:28pm EST$2,390 bid placed by @Gent90210May 6th, 2023 at 11:29am EST$2,140 bid placed by @TilleyYWMay 6th, 2023 at 2:21am EST$1,499 bid placed by @Gent90210May 5th, 2023 at 9:23pm EST$1,249 bid placed by @mr_frankMay 4th, 2023 at 1:32pm EST$999 bid placed by @austincb8712May 4th, 2023 at 1:25pm ESTB_R_W (19) Seller 2Hello and welcome to my first MB Market auction! I purchased this 400 SEL locally from its original owner, who was selling because she had purchased a V12 S-Class. A woman after my own heart She babied her baby and insisted on only hand washing it, never running it through a car wash—a rule I’ve upheld during my ownership. I’ve addressed every mechanical need I could find (see $8,400 in receipts), and apart from the date codes on the tires I’d be fully confident driving this cross-country. I’m sad to see this amazing sedan go, but with another 140 and three other cars in the garage it’s time to find the next caretaker. Please don’t hesitate to throw any questions my way, and I’m happy to arrange a test drive and/or PPI for serious parties. Thanks and happy bidding. Cheers, Basem Wasef