£6,720 (Est: £6,000 - £7,000)
1988 Mercedes-Benz 300SE (W126)
Brightwells • UK • 5 Aug 2026
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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£6,720 (Est: £6,000 - £7,000)
1988 Mercedes-Benz 300SE (W126)
UK • 5 Aug 2026 • Lot 24
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1988 Mercedes-Benz 300 SE is a standout example with only three owners from new, the most recent having kept it for 29 years. Its exceptional, documented maintenance history with 23 service stamps and recent recommissioning make it a highly desirable and collectable classic.
Condition
9
The car has been recommissioned after a period in storage, has an advisory-free MOT, and is described as being in 'simply lovely condition'. While not explicitly stated as pristine, its recent recommissioning and lack of MOT advisories suggest it is in near-perfect condition with only minor signs of use, aligning with an 'Outstanding' rating.
/ 10
145,415 miles
WDB1260242A385644
LHD
United Kingdom
Automatic
E925KDP
1988
Auction
£6,720 (Est: £6,000 - £7,000)
1988 Mercedes-Benz 300SE (W126)
Brightwells • UK • 5 Aug 2026
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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Description
Description Three owners from new; the current for 29 years; just recommissioned following a period in storage; advisory-free MOT; renowned 80's Mercedes build quality The Mercedes-Benz 300 SE epitomises the understated luxury and engineering excellence for which the marque became renowned during the 1980s.
Combining refined straight-six performance with exceptional build quality, effortless long-distance comfort and timeless styling, the flagship S-Class was designed to cover vast mileages with ease.
Today, well-preserved examples are becoming increasingly difficult to find, offering enthusiasts the opportunity to own one of Mercedes-Benz's most accomplished luxury saloons from a golden era of the brand.
Manufactured in 1988, this particular 300 SE has only had a mere three owners from new, the last having cherished the car for a staggering 29 years.
Having originally acquired the car at 63,000 miles in 1997 from Mercedes specialist John Griffiths in Reading with full main dealer ...
Price Analysis vs Other (W126) 300 SEs
£1,460
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£8,084
Median Price (Since 2020)
£56,874
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous (W126) 300 SE Sales
MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 11th May 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
145,417 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 12th May 2026, 145,417 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
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Brightwells
Easters Court, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0DE, England
Located in Leominster, Herefordshire, Brightwells is a physical and online auction house handling classic, vintage, and modern classic vehicles. They conduct regular auctions and offer vehicle consignment services.
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