Buying and Maintaining a 126 S-Class Mercedes

by Nik Greene

Overview

The Mercedes 126 S-Class of 1979-91 remains the most successful premium class saloon in the company's history and is considered by many to be one of the best cars in the world. More than quarter of a century after the last one left the factory, close to a quarter of all 126s remain registered throughout the world. This book will enable you to avoid the most common pitfalls and faults that otherwise can ruin the ownership of a 'Sonderklasse'. Packed with the sort of advice only normally obtainable from years of experience, it will act as your own personal marque expert. Specifications and valuations are included along with a detailed guide to buying the best car at the right price, and finally, how to keep your 126 fresh and reliable. This practical and instructional manual will be a valuable addition to the bookshelf of anyone owning, or aspiring to own, a 126, and is fully illustrated with 250 colour photographs.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781785002458
Publisher:	Crowood Press, The
Publication date:	03/31/2017
Sold by:	Bookwire
Format:	eBook
Pages:	300
File size:	60 MB
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About the Author

Dr Nik Greene has written many feature articles and regular copy for classic car and club magazines in the UK and France; this is his first car book. When not working as a criminologist he prefers to spend his time in the Limousin area of France where he has a property with ample barn and workshop space for his cars. Apart from the Mercedes 560SE and the Mercedes G-Wagen, his stable also includes several classic Citroens and Renaults.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements 6

Introduction 7

Safety First 9

Part 1 Introducing the 126 S-Class 11

Part 2 Buying A 126 S-Class 21

1 Options 22

2 Getting Started: Choosing a Car 30

3 Getting Started: Buying a Car 35

4 Getting Serious 43

Part 3 Living with a 126 47

5 Getting to Know Your Car 48

6 Corrosion 53

7 Interior 66

8 Exterior 81

9 Under the Bonnet 95

10 The Drive Train 111

Part 4 Maintaining A 126 119

11 Routine Maintenance Schedules 123

12 Routine Maintenance Information 126

13 Routine Maintenance 171

14 Exterior Maintenance 195

15 Putting It Away 210

Appendix I Dimension and Capacities 212

Appendix II Service Parts Specifications 215

Index 223