1987 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 420SEL review from North America
"Classic Luxury"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Valve Cover Gasket.
General comments?
Awesome car. Had to replace Valve cover gasket because they were leaking and my mechanic told me its normal to replace them when they leak no matter what mileage.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1987 |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.2 V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 55000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 56090 miles |
| Previous car | Mercedes-Benz S-Class |
| Date of Entry | 17th December, 2005 |