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£2,000 - £4,000

1988 MERCEDES 420 SEL AUTO

United Kingdom • 14 Nov 2025 • Lot 688

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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.

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Condition 

6

Needs TLC, some reconditioning required.

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Automatic

Transmission:

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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

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