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£7,155
1986 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL
United States • 9 Oct 2026
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AI Listing Summary
This 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL, offered at no reserve, presents a classic German luxury sedan with a 4.2L V8 engine and a desirable Light Ivory over Palomino leather interior. Despite some noted cosmetic imperfections like paint chips and a dashboard crack, it comes with a clean Carfax report and recent mechanical attention, making it an attractive proposition for enthusiasts.

Condition
6
The car has paint chips and scuffs, a crack in the dashboard, and the chrome wheels have some wear. The seller also notes that the tie rods and exhaust pre-muffler have been replaced. While mechanically sound with recent maintenance, these cosmetic issues place it in the 'Good' category.
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Transmission:
Automatic
Chassis No:
WDBCA35D0GA226890
Odometer:
78,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
4.2-Liter M116 V8 Four-Speed Automatic Transmission Light Ivory Paint Palomino Leather Upholstery 15" Chrome Wheels Sunroof Power-Adjustable Front Seats Power Windows Becker Cassette Stereo Automatic Climate Control Cruise Control Clean Carfax Report
This 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL was first registered in California and spent three decades in Nevada before relocating back to California following the current owner’s purchase in 2026.
Powered by a 4.2-liter M116 V8 paired with a four-speed automatic transmission, it is finished in Light Ivory over Palomino leather upholstery.
Equipment includes a steel sunroof, power-adjustable front seats, power windows, a Becker cassette stereo, automatic climate control, and cruise control.
This W126 420SEL is offered at no reserve by the seller on behalf of the current owner, with spare parts, a clean Carfax report, and a clean California title in the owner’s name.
The car is finished in Light Ivory (623), and exterior features include a power-op...
Points of note
£900
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£9,346
Median Price (Since 2020)
£42,120
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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