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£13,206
1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL
United States • 21 Nov 2025
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AI Listing Summary
This 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL shows 50k miles and is finished in Petrol Blue over Palomino leather. It features a 5.0-liter V8 engine, four-speed automatic transmission, and various amenities; however, it has cosmetic issues like scuffs, worn paint, and cracked trim.

Condition
6
The car has moderate wear on the exterior, interior, and wheels. The listing mentions scuffs and worn paint on the bumpers, touched-up paint chips, cracked wood trim, discoloration, and creases on the driver's seat. Some reconditioning is needed.
/ 10
Transmission:
Automatic
Chassis No:
WDBCA37D8FA157314
Odometer:
50,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
5.0-Liter M117 V8 Four-Speed Automatic Transmission Petrol Blue Paint Palomino Leather Upholstery 14" Bundt Alloy Wheels Steel Sunroof Heated Power-Adjustable Seats Power Windows Becker Cassette Stereo Automatic Climate Control Cruise Control Clean Carfax Report
This 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL remained registered in Florida until it was relocated to Ohio in 2011, and approximately 1,700 miles were added over the next 14 years.
Specified in Petrol Blue over Palomino leather upholstery, the car is powered by a 5.0-liter M117 V8 paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes a steel sunroof, 14″ Bundt alloy wheels, heated power-adjustable front seats, heated power-adjustable rear seats, power windows, a Becker cassette stereo, automatic climate control, and cruise control.
Acquired by the selling dealer in 2025, this W126 500SEL shows 50k miles and is now offered at no reserve with owner’s manuals, a tool roll, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Ohio title.
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£740
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£10,072
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£67,394
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