Mercedes Benz 450SEL W116 (1979)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed:
• 128 photos
• Video including engine running
• A Classic-Data appraisal from March 2020 assigns the car a condition rating of 2+ and a market value of €25,000
• The recorded mileage is 139,035 km and is plausible. The ownership history is known; the car is in its third ownership
• The last service was performed in 2025

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1979
• First registration: Germany
• Engine: 4.5-liter V8 engine with 224 hp (165 kW)
• Transmission: Automatic
• Exterior color: Citrus green
• Interior: Beige velour
• TÜV inspection renewed prior to sale, H-license plate
• Features, including:
• Automatic climate control
• Heated seats
• Sunroof
• Power windows
• Radio
• Cruise control (not working)

Condition

Exterior

• Exterior color: Citrus green
• Previously owned (previous owner ran a paint shop); completely repainted in the original color
• Body, paint, and chrome parts are in very good condition with only minor age-related signs of wear
• There is no known rust or damage to the body

Interior

• Beige velour upholstery with burl wood accents
• The interior is in very well-maintained original condition with a light patina
• The sunroof motor has been replaced
• There is no known damage to the interior

Technical

• The 450 SEL is ready to drive immediately and is registered.
• The engine runs smoothly across all eight cylinders with consistent power delivery
• The automatic transmission shifts flawlessly
• The cruise control is not working. Additionally, the air conditioning is not currently cooling, though it was still working last year—the seller assumes that it simply needs to be refilled with new coolant and will do so before the sale
• The last service, including an oil change and filter replacement, was performed in 2025

History

Ownership history

• 2021 to present: third owner
• 2018 to 2021: second owner
• 1979 to 2018: first owner

Service History

• Last documented service in 2025 (oil change and filter)

Documents

• Classic Data evaluation from 03/2020 with a grade of 2+ (Image 128)
• Invoices (Images 120 to 127)
• Vehicle registration certificate (Image 118)
• TÜV report (Image 119)

Summary

This 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL (W116) is in very good condition with a rating of 2+. The vehicle stands out for its rare exterior color in Citrus Green as well as its well-maintained technical condition, with the last service performed in 2025. The body was completely repainted by the previous owner and is in very good condition. The interior is also in well-maintained condition. With an H-license plate, a new TÜV inspection prior to delivery, and a traceable history spanning three owners, this vehicle offers an attractive opportunity for enthusiasts of classic Mercedes-Benz sedans.