1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL
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Highlights
- Maintained by Edward Hall Classic Mercedes
- Thick history file and original handbooks
- Evidence of previous restoration and improvement
- Sumptuous LWB V8-engined executive saloon
- Long MOT to March 2025 with no advisories
The Appeal
Celebrities and captains of industry, those lovers of stretched out, rear seat travel, know that if you want to travel in style, you travel in a Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Every version has does exactly that but the W126 was perhaps the last to be from the firm’s high quality, engineering-led era.
Cue this sumptuous W126. It is the 5litre V8 LWB model and it has clearly been looked after. Much of this work has been done by Edward Hall Classic Mercedes, the thick history file covering restoration work as well has regular and routine maintenance.
A long MOT to March 2025 with no advisories attests to the condition. Big luxury saloons that aren’t Rolls-Royces don’t get much bigger or more luxurious than the W126 LWB and for that reason, we seriously envy the buyer.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 1st August 1990
- Four 4 former registered keepers
- Maintained by Edward Hall Classic Mercedes for many years
- Purchased by current keeper in July 2023
- Comes with extensive paperwork, mainly from Mercedes-Benz
- This includes evidence of structural restoration work
- All MOTs and original handbooks are included
- MOT to 6th March 2025 withj no advisories
The Condition
- Very tidy car finished in Smoke Silver Metallic (code 702U)
- Evidence of bodywork restoration in history file reflected in displayed condition
- Paintwork is presentable and well kept with some localised lacquer peel
- Some scuffs to note to front and rear bumpers but otherwise smart for its age
- Tidy underneath with no structural advisories on recent MOT
- Original Brazil leather interior which we are told has never been waxed or coloured
- High specification including electric front seats and tilt/slide steel sunroof
- Waterproof car included
- 15 hole Gullideckel factory fitted alloys in fair condition
The Mechanics
- 4,973cc V8 engine
- 4spd automatic transmission
- Limited slip differential
- Vendor reports that it starts on the turn of the key
- Comfortable to drive with good pull and power
- Blower heater motor recently replaced
- We are told the car drives well and smoothly
- Engine and gearbox perform correctly with no issues to report
BEFORE YOU BUY
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✓ If the seller is registered as a private seller, consumer rights stemming from EU consumer protection law do not apply. Car & Classic’s return policy applies.
✓ A non-refundable deposit will be payable if you are the winning bidder at auction or if your offer is accepted, refer to FAQs and T&Cs for details.
✓ This vehicle is “Sold As Seen”, on an “As Is, Where Is’ basis and without warranty. A full inspection of the vehicle prior to purchase and bidding is recommended. Photos and descriptions are for guidance purposes only.
✓ VAT is included in the buyer's deposit. VAT may or may not be included in the final bid or offer price, as specified in the listing.
✓ UK-registered cars and motorbikes on Car & Classic are run through an online HPI check, to verify that they show no insurance database markers for damage or theft, and have no finance owing.
✓ Buyers are responsible for vehicle collection or delivery.
Vehicle specification
- Year 1990
- Make Mercedes
- Model SEL Series
- Colour Silver
- Odometer 162,959 Miles
- Engine size 4973
Auction Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Slough
- Location London
- Country United Kingdom
6
bids
from 5
bidders
- Jo•••• £5,100 26/04/24
- DO•••• £5,000 26/04/24
- Jo•••• £3,720 26/04/24
- lo•••• £3,500 25/04/24
- Iz•••• £3,000 21/04/24
- R1•••• £2,850 21/04/24
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