£3,890
1991 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL (W126)
Bonhams Cars Online • UK • 10 May 2024
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£3,890
1991 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL (W126)
UK • 10 May 2024
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1991 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL (W126) is a right-hand drive, petrol-fueled classic with 168,172 miles. It features a 4.2-litre engine and cream interior. While mechanically sound and recently recommissioned, the exterior has cosmetic issues, including scratches and rust. It would benefit from paint touch-ups and bumper replacement.
Condition
6
The car presents well overall, but the listing mentions various scuffs and scrapes on the paintwork, significant scratches along both sides, and marks on the plastic mouldings. The rear bumper has some rust damage, and the alloy wheels have a flat finish. While the interior is in good condition, the trim near the rear window needs refitting. These factors indicate moderate wear and cosmetic imperfections, suggesting a condition rating of Good (6).
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168,172 miles
WDB1260352A543925
RHD
United Kingdom
Automatic
H582 OJW
1991
Auction
£3,890
1991 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL (W126)
Bonhams Cars Online • UK • 10 May 2024
Market Position:
Lowest 10% of Past Sales
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Description
When this car was built Mercedes engineers dictated how a car was built, and the result is a vehicle that will easily cover a quarter of a million miles without needing any major work.
The W126’s replacement was the W140 and was again the work of Mercedes chief designer, Italian Bruno Sacco.
The later car is another fine machine, but Sacco was unhappy with the roofline, which he considered too high.
This car was off the road from October 2014 to December 2022, during which time both front wings were replaced with original M-B parts.
In December 2022 it was bought by the present owner and carefully recommissioned.
The owner is a serial Mercedes enthusiast who has owned many over the years, and always regretted selling a 560 SE that he used to drive from Greece to the UK.
When he found this car he jumped at the chance.
The fit and finish on the two replacement front wings looks very good.
The bodywork appears very sound but the paintwork has various scuffs and scrapes.
Both side...
Price Analysis vs Other (W126) 420 SELs
£900
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£9,328
Median Price (Since 2020)
£42,120
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 17th Apr 2025
Latest MOT mileage:
113,791 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 10th Apr 2024, 113,791 miles
Passed
On 18th Apr 2023, 113,193 miles
Passed
On 26th Feb 2022, 112,776 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Passed
On 11th Oct 2014, 112,201 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
User Entered:
- both power steering drive belts deterioating
- nearside front chassis corroding
- rear crossmember corroding near anti-rll bar fixing points
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