Mercedes Benz W126 500SE (1985)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
• 153 photos
• Video including engine running
• An appraisal from 2019 is available; replacement value €17,500
• Mileage of 176,723 kilometers, partially verifiable

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 November 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 windows (front)
• Exit lights in the vehicle doors
• Rear stereo speakers
• Reading light in the rear
• Velour interior trim
• Burl walnut wood trim
• 2-tone horn
• Automatic transmission
• Gearshift lever in burl walnut
• Storage box in the center console with a cover
• Power driver's seat with memory
• Central locking
• Heated rear window
• Dimmer switch in the center console
• Lockable glove compartment
• Exterior mirrors in body color
• AMG alloy wheels
• Spare tire with road-ready tires on an alloy wheel
• Orthopedic front seats
• Ribbed floor mats
• Tachometer

Condition

Exterior

• The car is painted in Pajettrot Metallic.
• It is unknown whether any repainting has been done.
• The paint and body are in good condition with minor signs of wear.
• There are no known damages or defects on the exterior.
• There is no known rust.
• The 2019 inspection report lists Continental tires in the size 205/65 R15 94H M+S.

Interior

• The car has a beige velour interior.
• The interior is in good condition with minor 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 issues with the chassis.
• Details regarding the last service will follow shortly.

History

Ownership History

• First delivery: Germany
• Initial registration: January 30, 1985
• Owners: 2 in total
• The vehicle has never been in an accident.
• According to the owner, the vehicle has always been garaged.

Service history

• Up to 5 years ago: annual Mercedes inspection at Nordost Hamburg
• Service history is included, according to the seller
• In 2019 at 149,173 km: Vehicle appraisal prepared with a replacement value of €17,500
• According to the information provided, a total of approximately €7,000 has been invested

Documents

• Vehicle appraisal from 2019 (Images 148–171)
• Service record with gaps
• 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 history is partially verifiable. The vehicle was delivered in Germany, has had a total of 2 owners, 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. According to the seller, this is a garage-kept car that was inspected annually at Mercedes-Benz Nordost Hamburg until 5 years ago. It has a TÜV inspection valid until November 2026, an H-license plate, an existing inspection report from 2019, and extensive features including an electric steel sunroof, Becker radio-cassette, ABS, power windows, AMG alloy wheels, and orthopedic seats, this Mercedes-Benz 500 SE is an interesting opportunity to acquire a classic luxury sedan from the W126 series.