This European-market 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SEC was imported to the US under previous ownership and was purchased by the seller in 2024 following two decades of registration history in Texas. Powered by a 5.0-liter M117 V8 paired with a four-speed automatic transmission, the car is finished in Black Pearl Metallic over gray leather upholstery. Equipment includes 14″ Bundt alloy wheels, a sunroof, power-adjustable front seats, an aftermarket stereo, cruise control, and automatic climate control. This C126 500SEC is offered at no reserve with manufacturer’s literature, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Texas title in the seller’s name.

The car is finished in Black Pearl Metallic (199) with gray lower cladding and features fog lights, a power sunroof, a power antenna, and polished aluminum trim. The front bumper cover is misaligned, Close-up photographs of the exterior finish and trim are shown in the gallery below.

Silver 14″ Bundt alloy wheels are fitted with Cooper tires. Braking is handled by power-assisted four-wheel discs.

The cabin features power-adjustable front seats upholstered in gray leather, along with a color-coordinated lower dashboard, door panels, and carpeting. Amenities include rear headrests, cruise control, automatic climate control, and an aftermarket head unit. The wood trim surrounding the shifter is damaged, and the air conditioning does not blow cold.

The four-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel frames VDO instrumentation including a replacement 160-mph speedometer that was installed when federalized, as well as a tachometer with a 5,500-rpm redline, an analog clock, and gauges for instant fuel economy, coolant temperature, oil pressure, and fuel level. The six-digit odometer shows 136k miles.

The 5.0-liter M117 V8 sends power to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission.

Additional underside photos are provided in the gallery below.

The Carfax report is free of accidents or other reported damage from its first entry in September 2000.