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£5,744
Euro 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SE
United States • 15 Jan 2026
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AI Listing Summary
This is a European-market 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SE finished in Magnetite Blue Metallic over Parchment velour. It features a 4.5-liter V8, three-speed automatic transmission, and several European-market features, but has some known issues like a non-functional odometer and cassette stereo.
Condition
6
The car shows moderate wear. The listing mentions the odometer is inoperative, the sunroof hasn't been operated, and the cassette stereo doesn't work. There are replacements like the speedometer. Some parts have been replaced recently like the fuel pump and steering coupling indicating some level of maintenance, but the overall condition suggests a 'Good' rating with some reconditioning needed.
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Transmission:
Automatic
Chassis No:
11603212085547
Odometer:
138,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
on Inoperative Odometer, TMU 4.5-Liter V8 Three-Speed Automatic Transmission Magnetite Blue Metallic Paint Parchment Velour Upholstery 14" Bundt Alloy Wheels 14" Bundt alloy wheels, heated front seats, cruise control, and air conditioning.
Heated Front Seats Cruise Control Air Conditioning
This European-market 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SE is powered by a 4.5-liter V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission and is finished in Magnetite Blue Metallic over Parchment velour.
Equipment includes 14″ Bundt alloy wheels, heated front seats, cruise control, and air conditioning.
Acquired by the selling dealer in 2025, this W116 450SE is offered at no reserve with manufacturer’s literature and a North Carolina title.
The car is finished in Magnetite Blue Metallic and is equipped with European-market bumpers, quad headlights with vacuum-controlled leveling, dual side mirrors, a power antenna, and bright trim.
The sunroof has not been operated under current ownership.
Silver 14″ Bundt ...
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£3,283
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£5,831
Median Price (Since 2020)
£21,303
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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