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£9,909

1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL

United States • 15 Jul 2025

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL has only 29k miles and is finished in Manganese Brown over Palomino leather. It features desirable options like heated seats and a sunroof but has some cosmetic blemishes and older tires.

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Condition 

7

The car has low mileage and a clean Carfax report, suggesting it was well-maintained. However, there are some cosmetic imperfections, such as touched-up paint on the right rear door and a screw in the driver’s side front bumper cover, along with older tires. These issues indicate some wear and the need for minor reconditioning.

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Transmission:

Automatic

Chassis No:

WDBCA37D1FA182684

Odometer:

29,000 miles

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

LHD

5.0-Liter V8 Four-Speed Automatic Transmission Manganese Brown Paint Palomino Leather Upholstery 14" Bundt Alloy Wheels Sunroof Heated Power-Adjustable Front Seats Heated Electric Reclining Rear Seats Automatic Climate Control Becker Cassette Stereo Clean Carfax Report
This 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL was said to have been purchased by the seller’s father in the 80’s and inherited by his wife in 2014, who kept the car in storage.

The car was brought back into service in May 2025 by the seller, and it now shows 29k miles.

It was specified in Manganese Brown over Palomino leather, and it is powered by a 5.0-liter M117 V8 paired with a four-speed automatic transmission.

Features include include a steel sunroof, 14″ Bundt alloy wheels, heated power-adjustable front seats, heated and reclining rear seats, power windows, a Becker cassette stereo, automatic climate control, and cruise control.

This W126 500SEL is offered with a clean Carfax report and Connecticut registration.

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Points of note

£740

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£10,072

Median Price (Since 2020)

£67,394

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