One of the head engineers at Mercedes says the 126 Chassis
was the best built Mercedes 1983-1991 380 SEC's 500 SEC's and 560 SEC's. also 420 and 560 SEL's and SE's
My 2 daily drivers each have 210,000 miles.
One a 1991 the other a 1984.
They just keep on going. I do all the Maintenance
Go find a 126 Chassis, take your time, look for low mileage maintained car.
Remember the cheap MB will be the most expensive car you will ever own.
myself.