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This 1983 Mercedes 500 SEL of French origin is a second hand car with 111.800 km. The seller indicates that the car is in good general condition, that it has a valid Technical Inspection and that it has benefited from recent expenses.

On the outside, the car is in average condition. The original paint in its blue color has some visible defects in the gallery. The exterior plastics and seals are in good condition, as are the headlights. The seller indicates that this 500 SEL is sound. He also specifies that the car is entirely original on the outside. The grille will be replaced for the sale.

The interior is in good condition and entirely original. The beige velvet pullman upholstery has no tears or holes but shows very slight traces of wear. The steering wheel and the dashboard are in very good condition. The on-board instrumentation and the electrical equipment are working normally. This Mercedes has electric seats, electric sunroof, air conditioning, electric passenger mirror, electric windows.

The 5.0-liter 8-cylinder developed 231 hp when it left the factory. The seller indicates that the mechanics work normally as well as the 4-speed automatic transmission. The engine is fully original. Recently, it has benefited from the following charges:
-replacement of the fuel pump
-engine and gearbox change
-replacement of filters
-dosing injection dispenser

The car has its 4 original rims in very good condition with old tires. The car brakes normally.
The seller is a professional located in France at La Chapelle en Serval (60) and accepts visits during the sale. The car will be sold with its registration, a favorable technical control of less than six months, its logbook, fatures and its keys.

The seller wished to define a reserve price.
Auction information
Dates
Auction opening date: Wednesday April 7th 2021 00:00
Auction end date: Vendredi 16 Avril 2021 21:00
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