This 1991 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL was purchased new by the current owner’s late husband, and it now shows 85k miles. The car is powered by a 4.2-liter M116 V8 paired with a four-speed automatic transmission and is finished in Midnight Blue over gray leather upholstery. Equipment includes 15″ Gullideckel alloy wheels, power-adjustable front seats with position memory, automatic climate control, and cruise control. This W126 420SEL is offered by the seller on behalf of the current owner with manufacturer’s literature and a clean Connecticut title.
The car is finished in Midnight Blue (904) and features a power antenna, dual exhaust outlets, headlight wipers, and bright window and bumper trim. A rear-end collision is noted in a November 2014 entry on the Carfax report. The rear bumper cover is damaged, there is a dent in the roof, a scratch in the left quarter panel and front bumper cover, and dings and paint blemishes around the body. A C.A.R. Score report is provided by the seller, and close-up photographs of the exterior finish and trim are shown in the gallery below.
Silver 15″ Gullideckel alloy wheels are scratched and wear an older set of 205/65 Michelin RainForce MX4 tires. Braking is handled by power-assisted four-wheel discs. A December 2023 service invoice recommends replacing the brakes and tires. The right front wheel is bent.
The interior features seating surfaces upholstered in gray leather along with a color-coordinated center console, door panels, and carpets. An obsolete mobile phone remains housed beside the center stack, and appointments include power-adjustable front seats with position memory, automatic climate control, and cruise control. The cassette stereo and power windows do not work.
The four-spoke steering wheel frames a 160-mph speedometer and a tachometer with a 6k-rpm redline as well as an analog clock and gauges for coolant temperature, oil pressure, fuel level, and instant fuel economy. The six-digit odometer shows 85k miles.
The 4.2-liter M116 V8 was factory-rated at 201 horsepower and 228 lb-ft of torque, which is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission. A December 2023 service invoice recommends replacing the drive belts and shifter bushings.
Additional underside photos are provided in the gallery.
Manufacturer’s literature will accompany the sale.
The Carfax report lists the aforementioned November 2014 accident.