Overall, this '88 560SEC presents as an excellent well cared for survivor. It's a two owner Bay Area Native that has resided in Marin County since 1992. It's stock and unmodified with the exception of a set of period correct 16" Lorinser 5-spoke Monoblock style alloy wheels. The exterior is finished in BlauSchwartz (referred to as Black Pearl in America) and still wears most of its original paint and retains all VIN tags save for the left front fender.
The undercarriage looks as a California car should we no sign of winter weather exposure or salted road driving. The exterior is mostly blemish free, but does wear some typical minor bumps and bruises consistent with an original car with these miles. Mechanically, the car is sound, and the motor and gearbox casings are dry. The engine starts cold and warm without smoke or sign of valve seal or ring wear, and is free of valvetrain and chain noise. Acceleration is smooth and strong and the 4-spd automatic gearbox shifts smoothly and deliberately with no slippage or clunking between gears. A fluid and filter service was performed and rear brakes and various engine seals and gaskets were replaced in preparation for sale.
The Beige Leather interiorhas fared well as the vehicle received window tint early in it's life that protected the leather and carpet from UV exposure. The tint was removed prior to sale. The walnut console and dash insets as well as dash cap and door cards are free of cracking and age related breakdown. All accessories are functional, including the power antenna and antenna actuation switch . The OEM Becker stereo is also present and fully functional.
The car retains both original ignition keys, the OEM wheels, a valet key, owners literature, jack and tool kit.
Detailed Specifications are as follows:
FIN WDB1260451A385845
VIN WDBCA45D4JA385845
Model Year 1988
Model 560 SEC
Engine 117968 12 043369
Transmission 722323 03 040248
Order Number 0 7 704 19750
Order Location UNITED STATES (USA)
Interior LEATHER - BEIGE (275)
Paint 1 BLUE-BLACK - METALLIC PAINT (199U)
Paint 5 75
Approx. Build Date 1987-12 Code Description
286 LUGGAGE NETS ON DRIVER RESTS L AND R
442 AIRBAG IN STEERING WHEEL
461 INSTRUMENT WITH MILES IND. AND ENGLISH LEGEND
491 U.S. VERSION
519 BECKER RADIO MEXICO GRAND PRIX, ELECTRONIC (USA)
524 PAINTWORK - PRESERVATION
551 ANTI-THEFT/ANTI-BREAK-IN WARNING SYSTEM
581 AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
597 HEAT-INSULATING GLASS, WINDSHIELD, BAND FILTER
639 ELIMINATION OF FIRST-AID BOX AND WARNING TRIANGLE
808 CHANGE OF MODEL YEAR, THE LAST FIGURE SHOWING THE NEW MODEL YEAR
810 SOUND SYSTEM
873 SEAT HEATER FOR LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT SEATS
Mercedes Benz VIN decoded at https://www.lastvin.com/vin/1735zAJ3bqNdmyMQv