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£6,345
1989 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL
United States • 19 Mar 2026 • Lot Lot #234065
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1989 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL has been registered in California since new. It features a replaced transmission and recent maintenance, but also shows cosmetic wear, minor damage history, and past issues with emissions.
Condition
5
The car has some cosmetic issues such as dings, paint blemishes on the hood and roof, a cracked rear door panel, wear on the front seats and armrest, and mismatched center console wood trim. There's also a minor damage entry on the Carfax report from 2015. While it has had some recent maintenance and repairs, the cosmetic issues and damage history indicate it's in above-average condition.
/ 10
Transmission:
Automatic
Chassis No:
WDBCA35E3KA486024
Odometer:
181,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
4.2-Liter M116 V8 Four-Speed Automatic Transmission Black Pearl Metallic Paint Gray Leather Upholstery 15" Gullideckel Alloy wheels Sunroof Euro-Style Headlights w/Wipers Power-Adjustable Front Seats Becker Stereo Air Conditioning Carfax Report
This 1989 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL has remained registered in California since new, and it was purchased in 2025 by the selling dealer, who subsequently replaced the four-speed automatic transmission, rear main seal, fuel pump, and tie rods.
Powered by a 4.2-liter M116 V8, the car is finished in Black Pearl Metallic over gray leather upholstery.
Equipment includes a steel sunroof, European-style headlights with wipers, 15″ Gullideckel alloy wheels, power-adjustable front seats, power windows, a Becker cassette stereo, R134a-based air conditioning, and cruise control.
This W126 420SEL is offered by the selling dealer at no reserve with a Carfax report and a California title.
The car is finished in Black Pearl Metallic (199) with lighter lower cl...
Points of note
£900
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£9,346
Median Price (Since 2020)
£42,120
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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