Mercedes Benz W126 500 SEL (1981)

Highlights and general information

For sale is a Mercedes-Benz W126 500 SEL from 1981 in the color green with a green fabric interior.

Highlights:

• registered and immediately ready to drive
• Vehicle has H registration
• Exceptionally good state of preservation
• Brief appraisal from October 2021 with a grade of 2 available
• The seller invested around €6,000 in the vehicle after preparing the short appraisal
• Extensive equipment, including: Sunroof, power steering, central locking, electric windows, radio, air conditioning, cruise control, heated seats, hydropneumatic suspension
• The vehicle was an exhibition vehicle for a long time, which was used accordingly for exhibitions
• In 2018, the hydropneumatic system was overhauled and the brakes replaced
• The exhaust was replaced in 2022, the air conditioning system was refilled in 2024, the tires were replaced and all oils were changed

General information about the vehicle

• Year of construction: 1981
• First registration: Germany, 1981
• Location: 99974 Mühlhausen, Germany
• Number of owners: 4 according to the seller
• Accident-free
• H license plate
• TÜV until 06/25
• Licensed
• Ready to drive immediately
• Note: Daytime running lights, 3rd brake light, headlights with LED are retrofitted and meet today's legal requirements

Model history

"The best or nothing" - this Mercedes-Benz motto also characterizes the S-Class, the luxury class model from Sindelfingen. During the oil crisis of the 1970s, comfort and luxury were combined with energy efficiency: lighter construction, aerodynamic optimization and revised engines resulted in the elegant W126 under chief designer Bruno Sacco. Introduced in 1979, it became a bestseller and enjoyed great popularity until 1991, even with German Chancellor Helmut Kohl. In 1985, a facelift brought subtle design changes and new engines, marking the beginning of the "second series" of the W126.

The facts

Exterior & interior:

• Exterior color: green
• Interior: Green velour upholstery and brown wooden fittings
• No repainting: No, the body was repainted to remove scratches, but there was no accident

Engine and transmission:

• 5.0-liter V8 engine with 231 hp
• Automatic gearbox
• Last maintenance service: 08/2024

Mileage:

• Mileage: 86,255 km (read off)
• Mileage traceable: partially
• No checkbook available

Documentation:

• German vehicle documents, brief assessment (10/2021, grade 2)

Tires, brakes, body & underbody:

• Tires: as good as new
• Brakes: 70-90 %
• Bodywork: very good condition
• Underbody: very good condition, rust-free
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to gain further insight into the condition of the vehicle

Known defects

• There are no known defects
• Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insight into the vehicle's condition

Summary of the vehicle

For sale is an exceptionally well-preserved Mercedes-Benz W126 500 SEL from 1981, an upper class model with H registration and timeless charm. The car impresses with its elegant green paintwork, which harmonizes perfectly with the green fabric interior, and a powerful 5.0-litre V8 engine with 231 hp. With a mileage of 86,255 km, a grade 2 certificate of value and extensive equipment such as air conditioning, heated seats and cruise control, this classic is in very good condition. An authentic piece of automotive history for lovers of the legendary Mercedes-Benz S-Class.