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£10,611
1988 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL
United States • 17 Dec 2025
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AI Listing Summary
This 1988 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL, a one-family-owned California car until recently, features a 4.2-liter V8 engine, automatic transmission, and Arctic White exterior. With 93k miles, tan leather interior, and a sunroof, it presents well but has some wear, and recently passed a California emissions test.
Condition
7
The car is described as being finished in Arctic White with tan leather upholstery and shows 93k miles. It has some wear visible, such as a color variation between the center armrest and seating surfaces. However, the Carfax report is accident-free, and the car has passed a California emissions inspection recently, suggesting it's in overall solid condition with slight wear.
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Transmission:
Automatic
Chassis No:
WDBCA35DXJA383138
Odometer:
93,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
4.2-Liter M116 V8 Four-Speed Automatic Transmission Arctic White Paint Tan Leather Upholstery Chrome-Finished 15" Gullideckel Wheels Sunroof Headlight Wipers Automatic Climate Control Power Windows & Locks Becker Cassette Stereo Accident-Free Carfax Report
This 1988 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL is said to have been registered with one family in California until it was acquired by the selling dealer in 2025.
Powered by a 4.2-liter M116 V8 paired with a four-speed automatic transmission, the car is finished in Arctic White over tan leather upholstery.
Equipment includes a steel sunroof, chrome-plated 15″ Gullideckel alloy wheels, power-adjustable front seats, power windows, a Becker cassette stereo, automatic climate control, and cruise control.
This W126 420SEL shows 93k miles and is now offered at no reserve by the selling dealer with service records, an accident-free Carfax report, and a clean California title.
The car is finished in Arctic White (147) with gold pinstripes and gray lower...
Points of note
£900
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£9,346
Median Price (Since 2020)
£42,120
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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