1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

The 500SEL was the long-wheelbase flagship of Mercedes-Benz's W126 S-Class, offered in the U.S. market from 1981 to 1991. The SEL was powered by a 5.0-liter M117 V8, which was paired with a four-speed automatic transmission.

This '85 long-wheelbase S-Class is finished in Pajett Red Metallic over Beige leather upholstery and features chrome-finished 14" Bundt alloy wheels, a power sunroof, heated power-adjustable front seats, heated rear seats, automatic climate control, an Alpine cassette stereo, and a trunk-mounted CD changer.

Services performed between 2013 and 2024 include installing a remanufactured transmission, replacing the rear main seal, fuel injectors, steering gearbox, steering coupling, and power steering pump in addition to the front engine mounts and a steering damper, battery, ignition coils, and ignition control module.

This 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL is now offered at no reserve with manufacturer's literature, a tool kit, a first aid kit, service records, a clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report, and a clean Virginia title in the seller’s name.

Highlights

• 5.0L M117 V8 engine

• Four-speed automatic transmission

• Pajett Red Metallic over Beige leather upholstery

• Heated front and rear seats

• Chrome-finished 14" Bundt alloy wheels

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report

Factory Equipment

• 5.0L M117 V8 engine

• Four-speed automatic transmission

• Power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes

• Four-wheel independent suspension

• Chrome-finished 14" Bundt alloy wheels

• Power steering

• Power windows

• Power sunroof

• Wood interior trim

• Heated power-adjustable front seats

• Heated rear seats

• Automatic climate control

• Cruise control

Modifications

• Alpine head unit and trunk-mounted CD changer

Servicing & Documentation

Per the clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report and included service records, the following has been serviced:

• 2024

  • Battery

  • Ignition coils

  • Ignition control module

• 2020:

  • Muffler

  • Center console trim

  • Hood insulation

• 2018

  • Upper control arm

  • Rear brake pads

  • Distributor cap

  • Spark plugs and wires

  • Fuel filter replaced

  • Four tires

• 2017

  • Power steering pressure hose

  • Steering damper

  • Front engine mounts replaced

• 2015

  • Steering gearbox

  • Steering coupling

  • Power steering pump

  • Valve cover gaskets

• 2013

  • Remanufactured transmission installed

  • Rear main seal

  • Fuel injectors

Known Imperfections

• Hood repainted

• Left-rear door shows evidence of prior paintwork

• Stone chips and scuff marks reported around the vehicle

• Outer driver's seat bolster reported worn

• Hankook Kingery ST tires with 2018 date codes

Ownership History

According to the clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report, this 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL was registered in Florida from 1991 to 2011 and was subsequently registered in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.

Included Items

• Partial service records

• Tool kit

• Manufacturer’s literature

• First aid kit