1971 Mercedes-Benz 250 4 Door Sedan Under 75K, Car Donation - California

• Item Description
• Questions & Inspections
• Payment & Pick Up Terms
• Fees & Taxes
• Additional Info
• International & Zero Feedback Bidders
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• VIN: 12001269
• Odometer: 71,038

• Runs and Drives: Yes
• Passed Smog: Exempt
• Transmission Shifting Smooth: Yes
• A/C Blowing Cold: No
• Stereo Working: No
• Power Features Working: Yes
• Fluid Leaking: No
• Pet Odor: No
• Smoking Odor: No
• Paint Color: Gray
• Interior Color: Tan C4C Staff Notes : Engine is not reliable - project car - recommend buyer tows home. Lights not working - only the parking lamps. Shifter occasionally gets stuck.We do our best to take pictures of all the issues/flaws, o please take the time to view all the pictures posted. There are 65 photos of this item included below.
• NOTE: $159.00 ADMIN FEE HAS BEEN WAIVED FOR THIS ITEMTitle Notes: This vehicle has a lien-free California title and multiple transfers - Out of State buyer (ONLY) should verify with State they reside in for titling requirements. They may be required to obtain California title prior to registering/or transferring in another State. Buyer will be provided with transfer documents sufficient to achieve clear title through CA DMV. Out of state buyers may be required to process title paperwork through CA DMV in order to achieve California title in their name prior to transferring title to home state. The California registration is valid thru 02/20/2012. DMV inquiry shows estimated registration fees due: $81. NOTE: Links to Motor Vehicle Departments for each state are available HERE. We do not conduct highway testing of our donated vehicles. There may be issues that only present themselves during regular use of the vehicle. This is a donated vehicle and, f necessary, epairs have been made to ensure that it will pass smog (if applicable) and to ensure that it is safe to drive.NOTE: We strongly encourage you to inspect this vehicle before bidding. By bidding without formally inspecting this vehicle you are accepting it As-Is. You can schedule an appointment for a personal inspection by calling Cars 4 Causes at (805)477-7617 Ext: 107. We also welcome independent third party inspections.
• ------> INSPECTIONS ARE AVAILABLE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY ON TUESDAYS 1-4PM. <------ We do not have a complete mechanical history of this item. We do not guarantee accuracy of any of the statements made about this item. It is the bidder's responsibility to inspect items and acquire any history reports prior to bidding to ensure accuracy of statements provided.
  A/C Systems: If this item was factory equipped with A/C, ue to the temperamental nature of A/C units, e do not guarantee its performance - regardless of its current condition.
  Mileage: We have listed the mileage as disclosed to us by the donor and have included a picture of the odometer. Unless stated otherwise, e are not disclosing this to be the true and accurate mileage.
  Misc. Parts: Sometimes items can be missing parts & accessories. This can include, ut is not limited to: spare tires, xtra keys, nobs, loor mats, runk carpets, wner manuals or service records, igarette lighters, xterior trim, egistration stickers, tc. By bidding, ou understand that we do not compensate for any of these items.

Inspections are available by appointment only at our Ventura Sales Center located at: Ventura, A 93003 Call ahead to schedule an inspection: (805)477-7617 Inspection hours are Tuesdays from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.

No one under the age of 18 is permitted on our lot. By bidding without formally inspecting this car, ou understand that issues overlooked and not described in the description are not grounds for canceling this sale. Your bid is your acceptance of this vehicle AS-IS.

NOTE: You can arrange for an independent inspection through Inspectmyride.com (an eBay partner) by following the "Order an inspection" link provided earlier in this listing.

Deposits: We require a non-refundable deposit of $500 or 10% of your winning bid - whichever is greater - within 24 hours of auction close. The only exception regarding the deposit amount is when the listing expressly states a deposit amount less than $500. In that instance only the deposit amount stated in the listing is due within 24 hours of the end of the auction. You may send the deposit via PayPal, ertified funds, redit card (Visa &, asterCard and American Express only).

Full Payment/Balance: Balance is due within 3 days of auction end. If you plan to pick this car up in person within 24 hours, ou can pay the full amount (winning bid + non-refundable $159.00 processing fee + $50.00 FOR THE SMOG CHECK + $10.00 SMOG CERTIFICATE FEE) in person.Note: SMOG/Certificate fee does not apply to vehicles which are exempt from California smog regulations.

The buyer agrees to pay remaining balance due and pick up his/her item within 3 days of the close of the auction. Balance can be paid by credit card, ther certified funds or Paypal. Any other arrangements must be agreed to before bidding. Cars 4 Causes accepts VISA &, astercard and American Express credit cards directly, ther credit cards may be used through Paypal to make payment.

For complete details regarding payment options view our Purchase Payment Instructions in our eBay Store.

In order to complete all financial transactions and paperwork, he buyer MUST provide a valid form of picture identification (Passport or Driver's License). All financial transactions and paperwork must be completed before the item is released. The item's transfer paperwork must be signed by the buyer prior to pick up or shipping. The shipping company cannot sign for you. If you cannot appear in person to sign these documents we can assist you by fax or email.

Pick Up: We request that you pick up your item within 3 days. We offer an additional 2 days of storage (5 total) provided you have paid for your item in full. If, fter 5 days, ou have not picked up your item - a storage fee will be assessed. If, fter 15 days, ou have not picked up your item - it will be relisted on eBay.

Shipping is the responsibility of the buyer - we do not offer or arrange shipping!

We recommend appointments to pick up your item. You may make an appointment by calling the office: (805)477-7617 Ext: 117.

If you are having a shipper pick this item up for you, e aware that ALL paperwork must be completed before we will release the item to the shipper.

Any sales tax or registration/title fees are the responsibility of the buyer! Please take note of the registration status of this item and if there are back fees. If you purchase an item with back fees - you may or may not be responsible for them depending on where you register the item. If you are purchasing an item with anything other than a clear title - please be very aware that you could have problems titling and/or registering this vehicle outside of California. Paperwork is transferable through the CA DMV. If you are purchasing the item from another state, lease check with your local DMV about the requirements for the transfer of a vehicle with the paperwork we are providing. You may be required to apply for and obtain a CA title prior to completing registration in your state. We DO NOT register the vehicles in our name. Our titles are signed over from the donor to us. Please call your local DMV to confirm that you will not have problems registering this item out of state. We will not be responsible should you choose to bid and win without first confirming that the supplied paperwork is good in your home state/country. We DO NOT assist with titling and we DO NOT register these vehicles. Out of state buyers are responsible for all state, ounty, ity taxes and fees, s well as title/registration fees in the state that the item will be registered.

NOTE: California DMV provides an online Vehicle Registration Fee Calculator for determining estimated registration renewal fees. Visit www.dmv.ca.gov/FeeCalculatorWeb/renewalForm.do

Should there be something wrong with this vehicle when you come to pick it up that causes you extra time and/or expenses that you did not account for, ote that we do not cover gas, ood, odging, ime taken off work or any other expenses incurred. We stress that you ask all questions and do all inspections prior to bidding. Should you choose not to inspect this vehicle, ou agree to hold us harmless from any additional unforeseen expenses that you may incur.

We reserve the right to end this listing at anytime should the vehicle no longer be available for sale or if we discover a problem with the vehicle that was not disclosed. In the event that we end an auction early, e will attempt to notify active bidders.The following terms of sale apply to all of our auctions:

After the sale ends, he winning bidder will have 3 days to pay for this item. If you can't pick up this car within 5 days, ou must still send full payment within the 3 days. We will hold the item for you (5 days storage included with the sale, fter that storage fees will apply) while you make arrangements to pick up this car!

This vehicle is sold as a complete vehicle - parts will not be removed or sold separately.

This auction will close at its scheduled time and the item will be sold to the high bidder (provided the reserve is met, f applicable) - no exceptions. Non-winning bidders who are interested in Second Chance offers should contact us through the eBay message system and provide a telephone number in order to expedite the process.

If you are newly registered with eBay or have zero feedback, ou MUST introduce yourself to us by sending us a message via the "Ask a question" feature prior to bidding.

International bidders are welcome (on most items), ut MUST email us to be added to our exempted bidders list in order to participate.

Introductions should include full name and valid contact information (phone or email).

Q: Where can I find a list of Frequently Asked Questions?

A: A list of Frequently Asked Questions can be found in our eBay store by clicking HERE. We have moved our FAQs so that they may be more easily updated to best reflect the questions we are receiving. The FAQs will open in a separate window so you are not directed away from the item you are viewing.