Mercedes Benz 500 SEL W126 (1983)

A 1983 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL (W126) is for sale in dark blue with gray leather interior.

Highlights

• Special history (first registered via the Saudi consulate in Paris, where the car was then stored for around 30 years before recently being brought back to life)
• Only one owner since initial delivery
• Popular 5.0-liter V8 engine
• Extensive equipment, including air conditioning, leather, electric seat adjustment, electrically adjustable rear seat, electric windows, cruise control, sunroof
• Very low mileage of only 66,728 kilometers
• Original condition with no known repainting

General information about the vehicle

• Year of manufacture: 1983
• First registration: France
• Location: DE-72525 Münsingen
• Number of vehicle owners: 1
• Accident-free: Accident-free under current ownership
• TÜV: No, no German TÜV yet
• H license plate: No
• Registered: No

Model history

The W126 series was the second generation of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and was produced from 1979 to 1991. For the first time, the variants were distinguished by their own series codes for short (W126), long (V126), and coupé models (C126). With over 890,000 vehicles built, the W 126 is the most successful S-Class series to date and is considered the epitome of comfort, durability, and timeless elegance.

Facts

Exterior & interior:

• Exterior color: Dark blue
• Interior: Gray leather – good condition with age-related signs of wear
  
• Repainting: Original condition / no repainting known

Engine and transmission:

• Engine: 5.0-liter V8 engine with 231 hp
• Transmission: Automatic
• Last service: October 2025 (oil, filter, etc.)

Mileage:

• 66,728 km (as read)
• Mileage partially verifiable

Documentation:

• French documents
• Service records available, but not complete
• No German papers available yet

Tires, bodywork, and underbody:

• Tires: should be replaced due to age
• Body: Good condition with some age-related signs of wear
• Underbody: Good condition, no rust-through known

Please take a look at the photo gallery to get a comprehensive impression of the condition of the vehicle.

Known defects:

• Slight rust on the rear right under the taillight
• Wood trim under the speedometer loose (part available)
• Seat nets worn out (typical for this model series)
• No radio installed
• Rear seat adjustment not working
• Odometer and fuel gauge not working
• Small dents on the right doors
• Driver's door locking mechanism sticks and cannot be operated (the door trim was removed to repair the window regulator – the door lock was probably not reinstalled correctly)
• The owner does not know whether the air conditioning works

Please view the photo gallery to get a comprehensive impression of the condition of the vehicle.

Summary:

A Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL (W126) in dark blue with gray leather interior is for sale. This is a vehicle with an extraordinary history: the car was registered as a Saudi diplomatic vehicle in Paris, where it was stored for around 30 years, and has only had one owner to date. The 500 SEL also impresses with its low mileage and extensive equipment. Ideal for lovers of the S-Class W126 who are looking for an original vehicle with character.