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Mercedes-Benz W116 450 SEL for sale

The S-Class generation, built 1972–1980. None for sale here at this moment — but this page stays, and the next one listed appears on it.

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What to check on an Mercedes-Benz W116

Every seller on this site answers these, line by line, before their car can go live.

  • Rust at the sills, jacking points, floorpan and boot floor
  • Rust at the wheel arches and around the windscreen and rear screen
  • Head gasket and cooling system condition
  • Cambelt or timing chain history and when it was last done
  • Gearbox and clutch condition
  • Suspension bushes and steering play
  • Electrical faults, earths and warning lights
  • Interior trim condition and parts availability
  • Previous accident repair and paint depth
  • Whether the paperwork matches the car

Is it genuine? What buyers check on a W116Check that the chassis number on the car matches the paperwork and that the engine number matches the model claimed. On era cars, engine swaps and trim upgrades are common and are not always declared.

Buying a Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL

The W116 was built between 1972 and 1980, which is why it belongs here: 80s90s.Club lists a car when its generation was in production at any point between 1980 and 1999. A 1972 car and a 1980 car are both welcome; what decides is the generation, never the year on its own.

Every W116 listed here carries the same checklist, answered by the seller line by line, and a Logbook tied to the car's chassis number rather than to whoever happens to own it. Contact the seller directly — we never hold your money and never take a cut.