1998 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Vehicle Overview

1998 Mercedes-Benz S420 - Final-Year W140 - Only 78,000 Miles

VIN: WDBGA43G1WA379846

Every once in a while, a car comes along that reminds you just how differently Mercedes-Benz used to build automobiles.

This 1998 Mercedes-Benz S420 is an exceptionally preserved, two-owner example showing only approximately 78,000 miles, with documented service history recorded on the vehicle history report.

More importantly, its condition tells the story.

The leather, woodwork, switchgear, engine compartment, exterior and overall presentation have survived at a level that is becoming increasingly difficult to find in a W140 S-Class approaching 30 years of age.

1998 marked the final model year of the legendary W140 S-Class in the United States - a generation widely admired by Mercedes-Benz enthusiasts for its extraordinary engineering, materials and build quality.

The W140 came from an era when Mercedes-Benz seemingly engineered its flagship automobile first and worried about the cost afterward. The result was a car famous for its bank-vault solidity, double-pane insulating glass, extraordinary sound isolation, soft-close doors and an unmistakable feeling of substance that modern automobiles rarely duplicate.

Under the hood is Mercedes-Benz's highly regarded 4.2-liter V8, producing approximately 275 horsepower and delivering the smooth, effortless power expected of an S-Class.

This particular example was built at Mercedes-Benz's Sindelfingen plant in Germany and retains the traditional rear-wheel-drive layout that defined the flagship Mercedes sedan of the era.

Its history is equally compelling.

The vehicle history reflects personal use, a clean title and no reported accident, salvage, frame-damage, theft or lemon history. Documented service history is also recorded on the history report.

The mileage history further supports its exceptionally low use. This exact VIN was recorded at approximately 76,700 miles in 2025 and today remains at only around 78,000 miles.

This is not simply an inexpensive old Mercedes.

It is a remarkably preserved example of one of Mercedes-Benz's most celebrated flagship generations - and one of the last W140s produced for the American market.

For enthusiasts, that distinction matters.

78,000 miles.
Two owners.
Documented service history.
Clean history report.
Final-year W140.
Sindelfingen-built.
4.2-liter V8.
Exceptional preservation.

For the Mercedes-Benz enthusiast who understands what the W140 represents and has been waiting for an unusually well-preserved example, this is a very special automobile.