MERCEDES-BENZ (W126) 420 SEL
Lowest Price: £2,379 • Median Price: £9,495 • Highest Price: £42,120 • Sell-Through Rate: 85%
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£2,379
LOWEST PRICE:
SINCE 2020
£9,495
MEDIAN PRICE:
SINCE 2020
HIGHEST PRICE:
£42,120
SINCE 2020
NUMBER OF SOLD CARS:
162
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SELL THROUGH RATE:
85%
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Mathewsons
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14th Oct 2025
1988 MERCEDES 420 SEL AUTO
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£5,044
26th Sep 2025
34-Years-Family-Owned 1988 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL
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£6,358
26th Aug 2025
1987 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL
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£25,515
10th Oct 2025
1989 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL
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Not Sold
15th Sep 2025
1986 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL
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£9,736
17th Aug 2025
Single-Family-Owned 1991 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL
Mathewsons
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8th Oct 2025
1988 MERCEDES 420 SEL AUTO
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£8,148
12th Sep 2025
1991 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL
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£3,959
11th Aug 2025
1989 Mercedes-Benz (W126) 420 SEL
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£25,320
3rd Oct 2025
1989 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL
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£11,833
5th Sep 2025
1991 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL
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£14,102
21st Jul 2025
1986 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL
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The Mercedes-Benz 420 SEL (W126) was part of the second generation of the S-Class, produced from 1979 to 1992. It was known for its luxurious features and build quality.
The W126 was the first car to have an airbag.
Its successor was the Mercedes-Benz W140.
A lesser-known fact is that the W126 was designed with safety as a priority, including a reinforced passenger cell and energy-absorbing crumple zones.
How much is a Mercedes-Benz (W126) 420 SEL worth?
In average condition, a Mercedes-Benz (W126) 420 SEL is worth £9,495.
What is the most expensive Mercedes-Benz (W126) 420 SEL to sell in history publicly?
The most expensive Mercedes-Benz (W126) 420 SEL to sell in history was sold for £42,120.
What is the cheapest Mercedes-Benz (W126) 420 SEL to sell in history publicly?
The cheapest Mercedes-Benz (W126) 420 SEL to sell in history was sold for £1,502.
When was the Mercedes-Benz (W126) 420 SEL produced?
The Mercedes-Benz (W126) 420 SEL was produced between 1986 and 1991.