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£8,555

1989 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL

Bring A Trailer • US • 5 Nov 2026

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Mid-Market

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£8,555

1989 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL

US • 5 Nov 2026

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1989 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL with 52k miles is offered in Black Pearl over Creme Beige leather. It features a V8 engine, automatic transmission, sunroof, and a Continental stereo with Bluetooth.

Despite noted paint scratches and a crack on the instrument cluster, the car has a clean Carfax report and recent mechanical servicing, making it a solid classic option sold at no reserve.

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Condition 

7

The car has paint scratches and a crack on the instrument cluster, consistent with very good condition, but is otherwise well-maintained with recent fluid changes and a clean Carfax report.

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52,000 miles

WDBCA35E1KA485647

1989

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Automatic

LHD

United States

£8,555

1989 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL

Bring A Trailer • US • 5 Nov 2026

Market Position:

Mid-Market

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Description

4.2-Liter M116 V8 Four-Speed Automatic Transmission Black Pearl Paint Creme Beige Leather Upholstery 15" Gullideckel Alloy Wheels Sunroof Power-Adjustable Front Seats Power Windows Automatic Climate Control Continental Stereo w/Bluetooth Clean Carfax Report This 1989 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL has remained registered in Florida for over two decades and shows 52k miles.

Powered by a 4.2-liter M116 V8 paired with a four-speed automatic transmission, it is finished in Black Pearl over Creme Beige leather.

Equipment includes a steel sunroof, 15″ Gullideckel alloy wheels, power-adjustable front seats, power windows, automatic climate control, cruise control, and a Continental stereo with Bluetooth connectivity.

Purchased by the seller in 2025, this W126 420SEL is offered at no reserve with the owner’s manual, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Florida title in the seller’s name.

The car is finished in Black Pearl (199), and exterior features include a power-operated steel sunroof, headlight w...

Price Analysis vs Other (W126) 420 SELs

£900

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£9,328

Median Price (Since 2020)

£42,120

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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