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1998 Mercedes-Benz S 420

VIN: WDBGA43G0WA394578
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For Sale
$7,700
Jan 25, 2025
Private Seller
Phoenix, Arizona, USA
123,000 mi
Automatic
LHD
Original & Highly Original
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About this 1998 Mercedes-Benz S 420

VIN: WDBGA43G0WA394578

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.

Market Summary

The Mercedes-Benz S420 / S420 L - W140 (1994 to 1999) market. See Similar Markets

CMB $10,359
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The Mercedes-Benz S420, known as the 400SE before 1993, was a variant of the W140 S-Class Sedan that debuted for the 1994 model year. T... Learn more.
There are 14 Mercedes-Benz W140 Sedan for sale across all model years (1992 to 1999) and variants, 4 are S 420 / S 420 L and 1 is model year 1998 . There were 51 S 420 / S 420 L sold in the last 5 years.

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There are 30 comps for this 1998 Mercedes-Benz S 420 indicating a price range from $6,081 - $11,237 .

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Vehicle History

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Sep 2, 2024
Not Sold at The MB Market
116,895 mi · Phoenix, Arizona, USA
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Feb 2, 2023
Odometer reading reported 103,977 mi
Arizona, USA

Comps

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1997 Mercedes-Benz S420

Original & Highly Original
6865 mi 95k mi
Manual transmission Automatic
LHD steering LHD
For Sale
$9,888
Apr 20, 2025
94% Relevance
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  • 91K - 136K
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1999 Mercedes-Benz S420

Original & Highly Original
6865 mi 111k mi
Manual transmission Automatic
LHD steering LHD
Not Sold
$6,000
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Highest Bid
Mar 19, 2025
94% Relevance
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Year
Make
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  • 91K - 136K
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Doors
Driver Side
Ext. Color Group
Int. Color Group
Other Details
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Location
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1998 Mercedes-Benz S420

Original & Highly Original
6865 mi 61k mi
Manual transmission Automatic
LHD steering LHD
Sold
$10,000
Apr 30, 2024
91% Relevance
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  • 45K - 91K
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Doors
Driver Side
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Specs

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Year
1998
Model Family
Model Generation
Model Variant
S 420
Model Trim
-
Engine
4.2L V8 (M119)
Transmission
Automatic
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
Originality
Original & Highly Original
Mileage
123,000 mi
VIN
WDBGA43G0WA394578
Vehicle Type
Automobile
Body Style
Sedan
Doors
4 Doors
Driver Side
Left Hand Drive
Ext. Color Group
White
Int. Color Group
Beige/Tan

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