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£7,155

1986 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL

United States • 9 Oct 2026

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Vehicle Details

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.

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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

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