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£9,153

1986 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL

United States • 5 Jan 2026

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AI Listing Summary

This 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL, with 71k miles, features a 4.2-liter V8 engine and is finished in Astral Silver over gray leather. Noteworthy imperfections include paint touch-ups for corrosion and missing antenna trim, though it has a clean Carfax report.

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Condition 

7

The car shows 71k miles and was under previous ownership for over two decades, indicating it was generally well-maintained. The description mentions paint touch-ups have been applied over corrosion around the lower rear window, and the antenna trim is missing, indicating some wear. However, the car has a clean Carfax report and features like power-adjustable seats, sunroof and automatic climate control, suggesting it's in overall solid condition with some minor cosmetic issues. Requires minor reconditioning.

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Transmission:

Automatic

Chassis No:

WDBCA35DXGA216724

Odometer:

71,000 miles

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

LHD

4.2-Liter M116 V8 Four-Speed Automatic Transmission Astral Silver Paint Gray Leather Upholstery 15" Gullideckel Alloy Wheels Sunroof Power-Adjustable Front Seats Power Windows Cassette Stereo Automatic Climate Control Cruise Control Clean Carfax Report
This 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL remained under the care of its previous owner for over two decades until 2025, and it now shows 71k miles.

Powered by a 4.2-liter M116 V8 paired with a four-speed automatic transmission, the car is finished in Astral Silver over gray leather upholstery.

Equipment includes a sunroof, 15″ Gullideckel alloy wheels, power-adjustable front seats, power windows, a Becker cassette stereo, automatic climate control, and cruise control.

Acquired by the selling dealer in 2025, this W126 420SEL is offered in New Jersey at no reserve with manufacturer’s literature, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Iowa title.

The car is finished in Astral Silver (735) with gray lower cladding, and exterior features include a pow...

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£900

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£9,346

Median Price (Since 2020)

£42,120

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