MERCEDES-BENZ (W126) 500 SE
Lowest Price: £3,300 • Median Price: £6,696 • Highest Price: £29,250 • Sell-Through Rate: 86%
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£3,300
LOWEST PRICE:
SINCE 2020
£6,696
MEDIAN PRICE:
SINCE 2020
HIGHEST PRICE:
£29,250
SINCE 2020
NUMBER OF SOLD CARS:
12
ALL TIME
SELL THROUGH RATE:
86%
ALL TIME
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Anglia Car Auctions
£6,588
2nd Nov 2025
1989 MERCEDES 500 SE AUTO
Barons Manor Park
Not Sold
12th Apr 2025
1988 Mercedes 500SEL - Unsold
Collecting Cars
£4,869
10 Aug 2022
1984 MERCEDES-BENZ (W126) 500 SE
Iconic Auctioneers
£7,875
24th Aug 2025
1988 Mercedes-Benz 500SE (W126)
Anglia Car Auctions
£6,696
25th Jan 2025
1990 MERCEDES W126 500 SE AUTO
Bonhams
£29,250
22nd May 2021
1988 Mercedes-Benz 500SE
H&H Auctioneers
Not Sold
25th Jun 2025
1988 Mercedes-Benz 500 SE
Mathewsons
£4,100
13th Jun 2024
1991 MERCEDES 500 SE (W126)
Historics
£13,440
18th Apr 2021
1988 Mercedes-Benz 500SE
Mathewsons
£3,300
16th Apr 2025
1989 MERCEDES 500 SE AUTO
Bring A Trailer
£6,757
2nd Oct 2022
Euro 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500SE
Bonhams Cars Online
£4,250
18th Sep 2019
1984 Mercedes-Benz 500SE - 45,200 miles
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The Mercedes-Benz 500 SE (W126) was introduced in 1979, known for its safety and luxury. It featured improved aerodynamics and a focus on occupant protection.
The W126 S-Class was succeeded by the W140 in 1991.
A lesser-known fact: The W126 was rumored to be crash-tested more extensively than any of its predecessors, setting new safety standards.
How much is a Mercedes-Benz (W126) 500 SE worth?
In average condition, a Mercedes-Benz (W126) 500 SE is worth £6,696.
What is the most expensive Mercedes-Benz (W126) 500 SE to sell in history publicly?
The most expensive Mercedes-Benz (W126) 500 SE to sell in history was sold for £29,250.
What is the cheapest Mercedes-Benz (W126) 500 SE to sell in history publicly?
The cheapest Mercedes-Benz (W126) 500 SE to sell in history was sold for £3,300.
When was the Mercedes-Benz (W126) 500 SE produced?
The Mercedes-Benz (W126) 500 SE was produced between 1980 and 1991.