1998 Mercedes-Benz S 420

1998 Mercedes S420 for sale in Phoenix, AZ. 123,000 miles. This W140 big-body Benz is in above average condition throughout. Over $4,600 has been spent on recent work. It's powered by a 4.2 liter V8 with 275 hp and shifts gears though a 5-speed auto transmission. The Glacier White paint looks great, with no fading or peeling. The beige leather interior shows no cracks or excessive wear. The door panels, wood trim, and dashboard are in excellent condition. The factory Bose Beta stereo, tape deck, & CD changer sound fantastic. Besides the door-locks, all of the power features work, including the rear sun shade. This example is a well-maintained California & Arizona car. No snow or salt, and the underside reflects that. The engine, transmission, steering, and brakes all feel & operate as they should. The suspension is in good shape and provides the legendary Mercedes S-Class smooth ride. The 235/60/16 Kuhmo Solus tires have 70%+ tread life remaining and are date-coded from 2020. The factory wheels have no signs of curb rash or other damage. These legendary W140 cars are considered the last of the 'real' Benzes. Now they're becoming scarce, especially 8-cylinder versions in decent shape. There are several more photos & videos available upon request. It comes with two keys and all of the owner's books. Private party sale means *No AZ State Sales Tax*

Recent work (done by local Mercedes-only specialist):
- New Valve Cover Gaskets
- All New Spark Plugs, Coils, and Wires
- Rear Window Regulator Replaced
- New Serpentine Belt & Pulleys
- Oil & Filter Service
- New Cabin & Engine Air Filters
- New Passenger-Side Headlight Assembly
- New Oil Pressure Sending Unit

Flaws:
- Oil Temp Gauge Doesn't Work
- Glove Box is Stuck Closed
- Minor Dent on Upper Rear Passenger Door
- Average Amount of Stone Chips and Dings
- Rock Chip in Driver's Side Headlight and Lower Trim
- Door Locks are Manual
- Soft-Close Feature for the trunk is Inoperable - Doors function properly

The exceptional W140 engineering and build-quality is a result of the accountants being silenced, with the only focus being to build the best car in the world.