Color is fairly desirable. May even look better to you with some work. I suspect that few where probably sold in that color originally.

As stated already try not to do a total respray. People seriously interested in these preffer mostly original paint when possible. If you can find a way to verify the claimed milage is critical to getting a real dollar out of these models. Few can really manage that.

Mercedes of this vintage are more subject to odometer issues than any other car I can think of. Rear hydralic suspension working also is important.