Mercedes Benz 500SE W126 (1985)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
• 153 photos
• Video including engine running
• Only 2nd owner
• Mileage of 176,723 kilometers, mostly verifiable via the service record book
• Note: The paint on the front right jack mount (see photo 28) is currently being repainted and will be finished before sale

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1985
• Engine: 5.0-liter V8 engine with 231 hp (170 kW)
• Transmission: Automatic
• Exterior color: Pajettrot Metallic
• Interior: Beige velour upholstery
• TÜV valid until September 2026, H-license plate
• Equipment:
• Becker radio/cassette player
• Electric steel sunroof
• Driver airbag
• Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
• Electrically adjustable right-side exterior mirror
• Automatic antenna on the rear fender
• Intrusion and theft alarm system
• Power front windows
• Rear stereo speakers
• Rear reading light
• Velour interior trim
• Burl walnut trim
• 2-tone horn
• Gearshift lever in burl walnut
• Storage box in the center console with a cover
• Power driver's seat with memory
• Heated rear window
• AMG alloy wheels
• Orthopedic front seats

Condition

Exterior

• Exterior color is Pajettrot Metallic
• The car has been completely repainted in the past
• The paint and body are in good condition with minor age-related wear and tear
• There are no known damages or defects on the exterior
• Note: The paint on the front right jack mount (see photo 28) is currently being repainted and will be completed before sale
• There is no known rust

Interior

• The car has a beige velour interior
• The interior is in very well-maintained original condition with only slight signs of wear
• There are no known damages inside the vehicle

Mechanics

• The vehicle is registered and ready to drive immediately. There are no known mechanical defects
• The equipment is fully functional with no known defects
• The 5.0-liter V8 engine runs flawlessly
• The automatic transmission shifts smoothly
• There are no known defects in the chassis
• Last service: September 2024

History

Ownership history

• 2019 to present: 2nd owner
• 1985 to 2019: First owner
• First delivery: Germany
• The vehicle has always been garaged

Service history

• September 2024: Last service
• Up to 5 years ago: Annual Mercedes inspection at Nordost Hamburg
• Service history available
• A total of approximately €7,000 has been invested during the current ownership

Documents

• German vehicle documents
• Vehicle appraisal from 2019 (Images 148–171)
• Service record
• Service history

Summary

For sale is a 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 SE from the W126 series in Pajettrot Metallic with beige velour interior. The sedan is equipped with a 5.0-liter V8 engine producing 231 hp (170 kW) paired with an automatic transmission. The odometer reading is 176,723 kilometers, and the mileage is largely verifiable. The vehicle was delivered in Germany, has had only two owners in total, and is accident-free. The paint and body are in good condition with slight signs of wear, as is the interior with its classic velour upholstery. This is a garage-kept car that was inspected annually at Mercedes-Benz Nordost Hamburg until 5 years ago. With a TÜV inspection valid through September 2026, an H-license plate, an existing appraisal from 2019, and extensive equipment, this Mercedes-Benz 500 SE is an interesting opportunity to acquire a classic luxury sedan from the W126 series.