£10,350
1988 Mercedes-Benz 300 SE
H&H Auctioneers • UK • 29 Jul 2026
Market Position:
Highest 30% of Past Sales
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£10,350
1988 Mercedes-Benz 300 SE
UK • 29 Jul 2026 • Lot 30
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1988 Mercedes-Benz 300 SE W126 boasts a warranted low mileage of just 47,000 miles and a documented service history, including recent work by Mercedes-Benz. Its Nautical Blue Metallic paint and original interior are highlighted as particularly appealing features. The car comes with a comprehensive history file, original book pack, and new Avon tires fitted in 2024, indicating strong overall condition and maintenance.
Condition
8
The car is described as being in pleasingly original condition with a nicely presented interior and a documented service history with recent maintenance. It has low mileage and has been well looked after by its keepers. While it has been in storage for a period, it started and drove well. It exhibits minimal signs of wear consistent with an 'Excellent' rating.
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46,600 miles
WDB1260242A411533
RHD
United Kingdom
Automatic
E95 HTF
1988
Auction
£10,350
1988 Mercedes-Benz 300 SE
H&H Auctioneers • UK • 29 Jul 2026
Market Position:
Highest 30% of Past Sales
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Description
• Warranted low mileage of just 47,000 miles from new • Documented service history showing thirteen services, the most recent completed by Mercedes-Benz Wolverhampton in 2025 • Pleasingly original, including notably nicely presented interior •
Supplied with a history file including the original book pack in wallet Introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, 1979, the new W126 S-class was a quantifiable improvement over its W116 predecessor.
Lauded by the contemporary motoring press as the ‘best car in the world’, it was not only lighter than its forebear but also offered an improved ride and sharper handling.
Styled by Bruno Sacco, its sleek silhouette hid all-round independent suspension, disc brakes, power-assisted steering and a range of powerful all-alloy V8 engines (later supplemented by more fuel efficient straight-sixes).
Still a staple part of many a diplomatic fleet, the W126 remains sought after to this day thanks to its impeccable build quality and timeless line...
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 12th Jan 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
46,592 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 13th Jan 2026, 46,592 miles
Failed
On 13th Jan 2026, 46,582 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Major:
- Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Passed
On 12th Mar 2024, 46,126 miles
Passed
On 14th Apr 2022, 44,024 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
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