Mercedes Benz W126 500 SEL (1982)

Highlights and general information

A Mercedes-Benz W126 500 SEL from 1982 is for sale in silver thistle green metallic with a dark green leather interior.

Highlights

• First registered in Germany, with TÜV and H license plate
• Restored in original color at Mercedes-Benz in Lutsk
• Extensive investments (approx. $23,000) documented
• Last service in October 2024
• Completely repainted
• Features include: electric windows, air conditioning, central locking, radio
• Air conditioning has been overhauled and converted to new refrigerant

General information about the vehicle

• Year of manufacture: 1982
• First registration: Germany, 01/1982
• Location: 83233 Bernau am Chiemsee, Germany
• Number of previous owners: 5 owners, owned by the seller for 7 years
• Restored
• Accident-free in current ownership
• Registered
• H license plate
• TÜV until 04/26
• Ready to drive

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: Silver Thistle Green Metallic
• Interior: dark green leather upholstery
• Repainted: completely repainted (in original color by MB Lutsk)

Engine and transmission:

• 5.0-litre V8 engine with 231 hp (170 kW)
• Automatic transmission
• Last service: 10/2024

Mileage

• Mileage: 135,964 km (as read)
• Mileage verifiable: partially
• No service history available

Documentation:

• Vehicle documents,
• Invoices for restoration in Lutsk,
• invoices from the W126 specialist in Rosenheim and from Bosch Service,
• Expert opinion (grade 2, no date specified)

Tires, bodywork & underbody:

• Tires: good tread, from 2018
• Bodywork: very good condition with a few minor signs of age-related wear
• Underbody: good condition with no rust
• Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insights into the condition of the vehicle

Known defects:

• Age-related signs of wear
• Crack in the passenger seat (leather)
• Crack on the dashboard
• Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insights into the condition of the vehicle.

Summary:

For sale is a comprehensively overhauled Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL from the W126 series, built in 1982, in an elegant silver thistle green metallic paint finish. According to the owner, the vehicle was restored to its original color at Mercedes-Benz in Lutsk and is in very good body condition. The interior shows minor signs of wear consistent with its age. According to the documentation, the mechanics are fault-free, the vehicle has a valid TÜV certificate until 04/2026 and is currently registered. With documented investments of around €23,000, this is an interesting opportunity to acquire a prestigious classic with an H license plate.