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$8,000
Private Seller
Tucson, Arizona, USA Tucson, Arizona, USA
Private Seller
Tucson, Arizona, USA
109,000 mi
Automatic
LHD
Original & Highly Original
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  • SPECS
  • COMPS (30)
  • TAXONOMY

About this 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL

VIN: WDBCA37D3FA173470

Beautiful classic.
Everything runs and is original. Comes with custom cover. Original mats, rims..
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Market Summary

The Mercedes-Benz 500SEL - W126 (1980 to 1991) market. See Similar Markets

CMB $14,085
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The 500SEL was a variant of the W126 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan. Introduced for the 1980 model year, this family of cars was initially powe... Learn more.
There are 43 Mercedes-Benz W126 S-Class Sedan for sale across all model years (1980 to 1991) and variants, 8 are 500 SEL and 6 are model year 1985 . There were 50 500 SEL sold in the last 5 years.
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There are 30 comps for this 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL indicating a price range from $4,485 - $33,281 .

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Vehicle History

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Sep 29, 2022
Odometer reading reported 108,640 mi
Arizona, USA
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Mar 1, 2022
Odometer reading reported 108,000 mi
Arizona, USA
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Jan 30, 2012
Odometer reading reported 91,086 mi
Arizona, USA
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Comps

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1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL Guard
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA

1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL Guard

Original & Highly Original
6865 mi 100k mi
Manual transmission Automatic
LHD steering LHD
For Sale
$45,000
Plush Auto
Nov 21, 2024
96% Relevance
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  • 70K - 141K
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1981 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

1981 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL

Original & Highly Original
6865 mi 126k mi
Manual transmission Automatic
LHD steering LHD
Last Asking
$9,500
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Gateway Classic Cars
Nov 27, 2025
94% Relevance
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Year
Make
Model Family
Model Generation
Model Variant
Model Trim
Powertrain
Engine
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  • 70K - 141K
Body
Vehicle Type
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Doors
Driver Side
Ext. Color Group
Int. Color Group
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Location
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1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL
Orlando, Florida, USA

1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL

Original & Highly Original
6865 mi 129k mi
Manual transmission Automatic
LHD steering LHD
Sold
$5,700
Bring a Trailer
Mar 3, 2025
94% Relevance
Relevance Score Criteria

Model
Year
Make
Model Family
Model Generation
Model Variant
Model Trim
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission Type
Drive Type
Mileage
  • 70K - 141K
Body
Vehicle Type
Body Style
Doors
Driver Side
Ext. Color Group
Int. Color Group
Other Details
Originality
Location
Recency
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Specs

Details about this vehicle - curated by our market specialists.

Year
1985
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model Family
S-Class
Model Generation
W126
Model Variant
500SEL
Model Trim
-
Engine
5.0L V8 (M117)
Transmission
Automatic
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
Originality
Original & Highly Original
Mileage
109,000 mi
VIN
WDBCA37D3FA173470
Vehicle Type
Automobile
Body Style
Sedan
Doors
4 Doors
Driver Side
Left Hand Drive
Ext. Color Group
Blue
Int. Color Group
Beige/Tan

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