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£4,680
1988 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL
United States • 10 Jun 2026
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1988 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL is offered at no reserve with 98k miles shown, though true mileage is unknown. It features a Smoke Silver Metallic exterior over Burgundy leather and a 4.2L V8 engine, but has a history of a front-impact accident and a non-working sound system.
Condition
6
The car has had a reported front-impact accident in its history, requiring body and paint work, and a repaint. The sound system is not working, and while the odometer shows 98k miles, true mileage is unknown (TMU). These factors indicate moderate wear and some required reconditioning.
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Transmission:
Automatic
Chassis No:
WDBCA35D1JA383173
Odometer:
98,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
TMU 4.2-Liter M116 V8 Bosch KE-Jetronic Fuel Injection 4-Speed Automatic Transmission Smoke Silver Metallic Repaint Burgundy Leather Upholstery 15" Alloy Wheels Power-Adjustable Front Seats Automatic Climate Control Cruise Control
This 1988 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL was registered with one family in Maryland and Virginia until it was acquired by the seller , and it shows 98k miles.
Powered by a 4.2-liter M116 V8 paired with a four-speed automatic, the car is finished in Smoke Silver Metallic over Burgundy leather, and it has 15″ alloy wheels, power-adjustable front seats, a sunroof, automatic climate control, and cruise control.
Work under current ownership included replacing the fuel pressure regulator, in addition to servicing its power windows and windshield washer system.
This W126 420SEL is offered at no reserve with a clean Virginia title in the seller’s name.
The car was finished at the factory in Smoke Silver Metallic (702), and it has headlight wipers, a power-operated sunroof...
Points of note
£900
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£9,346
Median Price (Since 2020)
£42,120
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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