1996 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Sedan

6 Cylinder

Automatic

WDBJF20F8TJ001638

Automatic Traction Control

Diesel

Power Windows

This car was in excellent shape before the accident. We are the third owners of the car. The previous owner had a farm in Illinois and a house in Florida and put highway miles on the car going in between. The car ran good and shifted smoothly. It regularly got 30 to 35 miles per gallon. It had been serviced regularly as recomended by the manufacturer. It had less than 1000 miles since its most recent service which included oil and filter change, fuel filter and air filter. It is currently in the garage and out of the weather. The tan leather interior is in excellent shape never been smoked in and shows minimal signs if any signs of wear. The right side doors, right rear quarter panel and trunk lid are not damaged. The mirrors and drivers side glass and many of the exterior trim pieces are good. The car has the factory CD changer in the trunk and the factory stereo which works good. It did not have heated seats, but just about every other option in that year. The alloy wheels are still in good shape. All of the drive train should be good, but the hood will not open. I can see that the power steering reservoir is broken. It looks like the reservoir has penetrated the fuel filter because the car was leaking fuel. The engine will not start. The radiator and A/C condensor appear to still be good but I cannot guarantee that they are not damaged. There is no battery for the car because it was brand new and I took it out. Whom ever buys this will need a flat bed or tow truck to move it. Whom ever needs parts for a car like this will get a bargain because anybody that owns one of these knows what the parts cost. I am selling the car as is where is. I have a clean clear title in hand. Car is for sale locally and reserve the right to end this auction. This car needs to get out of my garage. Please help!On Nov-21-10 at 17:32:28 PST, seller added the following information: None of the air bags on the car went off in the accident. All are still intact on the car.