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1997 Mercedes - Benz E420 4.20L V8 - $7,500 (Corning)
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Passed smog check vehicle inspection on 01/10/2024.
Color: Smoke Silver and Parchment Leather interior.
Originally purchased in Richmond, Virginia on November 18, 1997 for $52,180. Please see photo of original Description of Automobile for all details of this incredibly gorgeous and smooth running luxury car.
Three owners. No accidents, clean title and well cared for over the years.
I purchased the car in Vancouver, Washington in September 2022 with 154,934 miles.
Odometer now reads 180,986.
All mechanical items listed in the attached Description of Automobile I believe, are in working order. Below is a list and description of cosmetic or mechanical issues. I list repairs recommended by two mechanics and the repairs that I had done.
Outside of car:
Right front low spoiler cracked and damage. Cost to replace ~$290.
Multiple small dings on chrome and body of car and on wind shield, light scratches here and there and especially on rear bumper. There is one very noticeable vertical scratch on back trunk lid that is superficial. Body paint is good all around with normal wear and stabile delamination on the roof rails, rearview mirrors and top of front bumper.
Undercarriage of car appears in good condition without signs of rust or oil leaking that I can see.
Tires are nearing their end of life and all four alloys rims show normal wear.
Inside of car:
Small cracks on front dashboard where they normally crack.
Crack on rear view mirror holder
Burl walnut cover to access cup holder is sometimes sticky and difficult to open/close.
Very small crack in walnut burl on center console and difficult to see.
Outside mirror knob control missing on center console.
Rear window switch lockout knob missing on center console.
Right ac/heat vent adjustment tab broken but still able to adjust.
Right rear door locks automatically but does not unlock automatically, must manually unlock.
Steering wheel shows use.
Service repairs and recommendations since owning the car include:
“The drive belt has small cracks…may need attention.” This still needs attention.
Service B completed (170,070 mileage). Service completed at North Star Motors Mercedes-Benz in Redding, Ca.
Other service completed at MBI Motors, Inc in Portland, Or. on 9/27/2022 (155,128 mileage)
Replaced power steering PSI line from steering pump to steering rack.
Replaced actuator at transmission, so transmission service was included.
Replaced front wiper blade.
For serious buyers, I will share a YouTube video link to my channel of the car running as well as a visual inspection from inside and out.
Thanks for looking.
Any questions, please contact Wendi via the Craigslist email.