
£2,000 - £4,000
1988 MERCEDES 420 SEL AUTO
United Kingdom • 14 Nov 2025 • Lot 688
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1988 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL, with a 4.2L V8 engine and 100k miles, is a one-owner car that benefits from a new exhaust and recent MOT work.
It requires a new ignition (part included) and some TLC, presenting a project for classic car enthusiasts.

Condition
6
Needs TLC, some reconditioning required.
/ 10
Automatic
Transmission:
[Chassis No]
Chassis No:
Odometer:
100,000 miles
F796 BUA
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Make: MERCEDES Model: 420 SEL AUTORegistration: F796 BUAEngine Size (cc): 4196Year of Manufacture: 1988 Date First Registered: 16/11/1988MOT Expiry Date: EXPIRED - 08/05/2024Current V5: NOLocation: PICKERINGYou can view from: Wednesday 5 November 2025 - Tuesday 11 November 2025NO V5 - NEW OWNER TO APPLY.
No paperwork.
The vendor has provided the following:
1988 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL
4.2L V8
1 Owner from new
Long wheelbase
100k miles
Receipt from recent MOT work
Brand new OEM exhaust system
Would benefit from a little tlc, but a great, useful classic in its current state
Needs a new ignition fitting, part included
Points of note
£2,379
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£9,495
Median Price (Since 2020)
£42,120
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on May 08 2024
Latest MOT Mileage
100,780 miles
Registration Date
1988-11-16
MOT History
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