Mercedes Benz W126 380 SE (1985)

A 1985 Mercedes-Benz W126 380 SE is for sale in dark blue with gray full leather interior.

Highlights:

• German vehicle
• Service history available
• Appraisal from 06/2024 with a grade of 2
• Third owner
• Very well maintained original condition
• H license plate and TÜV until 06/2027
• Engine oil, transmission oil, and brake fluid changed several times after prolonged storage
• Extensive and fully functional special equipment, including:
  Electrically adjustable driver's seat with headrest function, air conditioning, cruise control, large electric sunroof, electric windows front and rear, Becker cassette radio with quadraphonic sound, power steering, central locking, Mercedes-Benz alloy wheels
• Very tasteful color scheme: dark blue paintwork combined with gray leather interior

General information about the vehicle

• Year of manufacture: 1985
• First registration: Germany, 01/1985
• Location: 31613 Wietzen, Germany
• Number of previous owners: 3
• Accident-free
• Registered
• H license plate
• TÜV until 06/2027
• Ready to drive

Model history

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class of the W126 series was produced from 1979 to 1991 and is considered one of the most successful luxury sedans of its time. It replaced the W116 series and set new standards in safety, comfort, and durability. For the first time, a distinction was made between the standard (W126) and long-wheelbase (V126) versions, as well as the coupé (C126). With over 890,000 vehicles built, the W126 was the best-selling S-Class ever and still stands for timeless design and German engineering.

Facts

Exterior & interior:

• Exterior color: Dark blue
• Interior: Gray full leather upholstery with real wood trim, very well maintained
• Repainting: No repainting known

Engine and transmission:

• 3.8-liter V8 engine with 218 hp
• Automatic transmission
• Last service: 07/2025

Mileage:

• Mileage: 209,804 km
• Mileage verifiable: yes
• Service history available

Documentation:

• German vehicle documents
• TÜV reports
• Service history
• Invoices
• Mercedes-Benz service documents
• Valuation report (06/2024, grade 2)

Tires, bodywork & underbody

• Tires: tread in good condition
• Bodywork: good condition with minor age-related signs of wear
• Underbody: good condition, no rust-through known
• Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insights into the condition of the vehicle.

Known defects

• Two small spots of surface rust above the trunk
• The existing veneer strip needs to be secured in two places in the interior
• Windshield cracked due to stone chip – windshield will be replaced before sale
• Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insights into the condition of the vehicle.

Summary

For sale is a very well-maintained 1985 Mercedes-Benz W126 380 SE in dark blue with gray full leather interior. The vehicle is in its third ownership, has never been in an accident, and comes with a Mercedes-Benz service history. With an H license plate, MOT until June 2027, and a current valuation report (grade 2), the 380 SE is in well-maintained original condition. After a long period of inactivity, it has been technically overhauled, including multiple oil changes and new brake fluid. A classic W126 with charm, comfort, and documented history—ideal for enthusiasts and collectors of well-maintained luxury vehicles from the 1980s.