Not sold
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1983 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL (W126)

Not sold

Highest bid £0

Ended 30 Aug 2026

Data from Iconic Auctioneers, updated on 10 Oct 2026

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Year
1983
Mileage
55,623 miles
Gearbox
Automatic
Engine
5
Colour
Astral Silver

Specification

Fuel
GASOLINE
Steering
RHD
Auction house guide
£10,000 – £15,000
Sale
The Classic Sale at CarFest 2026 - Sunday

Description

  • First registered in April 1983 and supplied by Normand of Mayfair, this imposing 5.0-litre V8 500 SEL is finished in Astral Silver with a beautifully preserved black leather interior and shows just two former registered keepers
  • Remarkably, its first owner retained the Mercedes for over 35 years, whilst the odometer currently indicates just 55,600 miles, a figure supported by the particularly well-preserved condition of the cabin and accompanying history
  • Exceptionally well specified from new, its build cards list electrically adjustable front and rear seats, rear footrests, orthopaedic front seat backrests, limited-slip differential, ABS, cruise control, air conditioning, heat-insulating glass, rear reading lamps and curtains for the rear and side windows
  • An impressive service history includes 13 stamps in the service book to 1998 and invoices recording a further five services. In April 2025 it was serviced and fitted with eight new spark plugs, four matching tyres, two front coil springs, an offside front wheel bearing and nearside front window motor
  • Further expenditure has included attention to the air conditioning, including conversion to modern refrigerant and a replacement condenser. It retains its original 'Mexican Hat' alloy wheels, whilst a discreet retro-style Blaupunkt Madrid Bluetooth stereo provides a useful modern concession
  • Accompanied by its V5C, book pack, build cards, MOTs, invoices, previous registration documents, brochures, spare keys and other supporting material. The car was recorded as a Category C insurance loss in November 1998 and subsequently repaired by Mercedes-Benz franchised dealer Bradshaw Webb of Chelsea using Mercedes parts, with the four-page invoice on file recording expenditure of approximately £7,500

Comparable sales

Sold prices from auctions that ended in the last 24 months. Chart shows the last 12 months. The latest 5 sales carry details. Prices in GBP.

Median sold price

£10,720

Sold range

£2,950 – £62,500

Sold lots

16

Price trend

Rising

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