1969 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SEL

6.3L M100 V8•RWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

5-Year Cost of Ownership

$8,424 maintenance + likely wear

~$1,685/yr · 140¢/mile equivalent

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Labor Times — 1969 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL

MOST COMMON JOBS8 jobs that 80% of techs look up

471 jobs across 17 categories

body (32)

brakes (36)

cooling (21)

drivetrain (24)

electrical (68)

engine (57)

exhaust (16)

fuel (14)

fuel-system (8)

hvac (22)

ignition (12)

interior (23)

maintenance (29)

misc (2)

steering (23)

suspension (47)

transmission (37)

Repair Procedures — 1969 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL

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body · 32

brakes · 36

cooling · 21

drivetrain · 24

electrical · 68

engine · 57

exhaust · 16

fuel · 14

fuel-system · 8

hvac · 22

ignition · 12

interior · 23

maintenance · 29

misc · 2

steering · 23

suspension · 47

transmission · 37

Torque Specs — 1969 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL

Units

141 torque specs across 12 categories

brakes (23)

cooling (18)

drivetrain (14)

electrical (11)

engine (41)

exhaust (2)

fuel (3)

hvac (5)

ignition (3)

steering (7)

suspension (11)

transmission (3)

Fluid Capacities — 1969 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL

DTC Codes — 1969 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL

No DTC data for this vehicle.

Battery Specs — 1969 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL

BCI Group 27

Lead AcidOEM

estimated

600 CCA

Cold Cranking Amps

68 Ah

Amp Hours

100 min

Reserve Capacity

12V

Voltage

TerminalTop Post

PolarityRight Positive

Dimensions12.06" × 6.81" × 8.88"

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Fitment notes: Battery located in engine compartment; European DIN specification may also be suitable

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Control Modules — 1969 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL

Every control module on the 1969-1972 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL — where it lives, replacement time, and what it takes to program a replacement.

Transistorized Ignition Amplifier (TIA)0.5 hr R&Rno coding

📍 Engine compartment, mounted on firewall or inner fender near distributor

⚠️ Non-programmable solid-state ignition switching device; requires dwell meter adjustment of points after replacement

Aftermarket tool coverage varies by software version and vehicle build — treat "aftermarket tool" rows as "usually possible" and verify against your tool maker's coverage list before promising a customer. Spot a wrong location or hour? Tell us — corrections ship fast here.

Maintenance Schedule — 1969 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL

29 maintenance items across 1 category

maintenance (29)

Wiper Blade Sizes — 1969 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL

🌧️ Wiper Blades

1969

16″

Driver side

16″

Passenger side

Attachmenthook

📝 W109 chassis sedan, no rear wiper. Vintage fitment may vary

🛒 Part numbers on the shelf

16″Bosch ICON 16A/B · Rain-X WeatherBeater RX30116 · ANCO 31-16Buy on Amazon

Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying.

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NHTSA Recalls — 1969 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL

No NHTSA recalls on file for this vehicle.

Vehicle Info — 1969 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL

Wiper blades

W109 chassis sedan, no rear wiper. Vintage fitment may vary

Driver side

16in

Passenger side

16in

Attachment

hook

16″ fits: Bosch ICON 16A/B · Rain-X WeatherBeater RX30116 · ANCO 31-16

Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying. Rear blades are model-specific; check the package's vehicle list.

Fuel economy figures are EPA data via fueleconomy.gov (median across matching trims). Performance figures are compiled estimates for the 1969 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3L M100 V8 and can vary by trim.

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