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Asking Price: £12,995
1981 Mercedes 500 SEL (W126), one owner from new
Motodrome • United Kingdom
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AI Listing Summary
A rare 1981 Mercedes S-Class 500SEL with one private owner from new and extensive history. Features a 5.0L V8 and a luxurious Olive Green leather interior, presented in outstanding condition. The mileage is noted as incorrect due to a previous speedo change, now estimated at 99,000 miles.

Condition
9
Unmolested, sheltered life, single owner
/ 10
Transmission:
Automatic
Chassis No:
[Chassis No]
Odometer:
99,000 miles
Reg Number:
WYA 900X
RHD/LHD:
LHD
Motodrome offer this unicorn of a 1981 Mercedes S-class (W126) 500SEL Auto, finished in Thistle Green metallic with Olive Green full leather interior.
enquire FAQ s re insurance, part exchange etc A Mercedes from the days when excellent build quality was a priority, this is a genuine one private owner from new example, which, with it s 245bhp V8 motor in the SEL long-wheelbase body, was the definitive executive express of the 1980 s.
Fitted with air conditioning, cruise control, electric front seats, windows, and passenger mirror, front centre armrest, rear headrests, kenwood radio/cassette, ,and rear seat belts.
Naturally we have really extensive history for it, including the original sales order, build card, the original service book with 14 stamps in it up to 84000 miles, countless invoices for servicing and maintenance, sales brochures, and the full book pack, with at least 2 sets of keys.
Odometer reading 75000 miles, although the history shows it had a speedo change at 24000 ...
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£740
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£10,072
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£67,394
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