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1976 Mercedes-Benz 450 SE (W116)
United Kingdom • 19 Jun 2025
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AI Listing Summary
This 1976 Mercedes-Benz 450 SE, family-owned since 1984, features an astral silver metallic exterior with a blue velour interior. While the car presents well, it has some corrosion issues and aged tires, but benefits from recent mechanical work and a long MOT.
Condition
6
The car presents well overall but has notable corrosion on front scuttle panels, the lower nearside front wing, and the rear valance panel. There are also minor under-paint bubbles and paint cracks. The interior is well-preserved, but the steering wheel shows signs of age. Mechanically, the car runs smoothly, but some suspension components show signs of age and there's a mild offside rear bind, as indicated by the MOT advisory.
/ 10
Transmission:
Automatic
Chassis No:
11603222059193
Odometer:
93,209 miles
Reg Number:
SOH 253R
RHD/LHD:
RHD
The S-Class has long been held in high esteem as the halo model of Mercedes Benz's prestige flagship saloon.
A legacy that stands over ~70 years, the W116 models were the first to be officially named the S-Class.
When released in 1972, the S-Class featured design cues, engines and mechanical features that were to influence the whole Mercedes range throughout the 1970s, incorporating advanced safety, comfort and ergonomic features that helped the S-Class win the prestigious 1974 European Car of the Year award.
Offered with 5 different engines, towards the top of the pecking order was the 450 SE with the fuel-injected 4.5 litre V8 M117 engine.
Furnished with a plush velour interior, the 450 SE also became noted for its exceptional road holding.
The fact that the 450 SE impressed reviews with its performance, braking, handling and build quality often placed the car as the world's best saloon car of its era.
This well-kept example is finished in "Astral Silver Metallic" with a blue c...
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£3,283
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£5,831
Median Price (Since 2020)
£21,303
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