1981 Mercedes-Benz 500 5.0 SEL

Price: £12,995.

AskCar lists 19 used Mercedes-Benz 500 from 18 UK dealerships, as of 9 November 2026.

Overview

  • Make: Mercedes-Benz
  • Model: 500
  • Trim: SEL
  • Version: 5.0 SEC FH SEL Auto RWD 2dr (262 bhp)
  • Year: 1981
  • Mileage: 75,000 miles
  • Fuel: Petrol
  • Body: Coupe, 2 doors
  • Engine: 5.0 litres, 262 bhp
  • Gearbox: Automatic
  • Drive: Rear-wheel drive
  • Colour: Green

About this car

This 1981 Mercedes-Benz 500 Sel has covered 75,000 miles. We first recorded this car for sale 45 days ago. Its advertised mileage matches the government's MOT record. You can find this car at Motodrome in Nuffield. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 9 November 2026.

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Motodrome is rated 4.9 out of 5 on Google.

Time on sale

This 1981 Mercedes-Benz 500 has been on sale for at least 45 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 25 September 2026 at £12,995. Its asking price has not changed.

Mileage and MOT

It failed its MOT on 11 January 2022 (nearside rear outer suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL; central steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) IDLER ARM BUSHES WORN) and passed 3 days later, on 14 January 2022.

There were no advisories at the latest test.

Mileage at that test: 73,224 miles, which matches the advertised 75,000 miles.

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