

This 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL shows only 14,852 original miles from new. The car was first registered in Massachusetts where it received regular servicing by Viti Mercedes-Benz in Rhode Island. The car relocated to New York for a short period in 2017 and now resides in California with the current owner. Finished in Smoke Silver Metallic (702) over Brazil Brown Leather (273), power is provided by a 4.2-liter M116 V8 paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes a steel sunroof, 15″ Gullideckel alloy wheels, power-adjustable front seats, power windows, a Becker cassette stereo, automatic climate control, and cruise control. This W126 420SEL is now offered on dealer consignment with service records, manufacturer's literature, full-size spare, tool kit, a clean Carfax report, and a clean California title.
The car is finished in Smoke Silver Metallic (702) with darker lower cladding and matching bumpers. Exterior features include a power-operated steel sunroof with tilt function, European-market headlight with wipers, power-adjustable side mirrors, a power-telescoping antenna, tinted rear windows, and chrome window and bumper trim. The front of the car has paint protection film (PPF) applied to preserve the paint. The seller has provided detailed photos of the paint and trimin the gallery.
The factory silver-finished 15″ Gullideckel alloy wheels are mounted with 205/65 Michelin Defender tires with 2022 date codes. Braking is handled by power-assisted four-wheel discs with ABS. A brake fluid flush was performed in 2025. A full-size spare wheel and tire is located under the trunk floor along with the original tool roll.
The interior is finished in Brazil Brown Leather (273) with a color-matching center console, door panels, dashboard, and carpets. Interior appointments include power-adjustable front seats, a rear bench seat, power windows, a magnetic phone mount, a Becker cassette stereo, automatic climate control, and cruise control. The original Becker head unit has been rebuilt and the left rear window regulator was replaced in 2025.
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 15k miles, approximately 4k of which were added by the current owner.
The 4.2-liter M116 V8 features Bosch KE-Jetronic fuel injection and was rated at 201 horsepower and 228 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission. A transmission service with fresh fluid and filter was performed in 2025. The drive belts and radiator hoses were also replaced in 2025. A notable service is documented on the Carfax from 2017 which included an extensive amount of maintenance performed. The A/C compressor also shows replaced most recently in 2024.
The Carfax report lists no accidents or other reported damage, along with linear mileage updates since new. The car is now located in Burlingame, California with only 14,852 miles showing.
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