On sale 3 daysOn sale 3 d
16,900 €
Private seller, Joensuu, Pohjois-Karjala
1 / 31 Image source: Kauppatalo J.Inkeröinen, Nettiauto
The 1988 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL 126 is a rear-wheel-drive sedan, petrol-powered with an automatic gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 5.0 litres and an output of 143 kW (194 hp).
The asking price is 19,900 € (plus a 99 € handling fee).
maksimi.fi has no price estimate for this car, because there are too few comparable cars.
The odometer reads 239,000 km, which works out at about 6,000 km per year. The estimated inspection deadline of 6/2026 has already passed.
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 313 € per year
- Insurance 800 € per year
- Financing instalment 224 € per month
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 1,110 € per year.
The original tyre size is 205/65 R15.
The seller is Kauppatalo J.Inkeröinen (Savonlinna).
The car has been for sale for 58 days since 03/07/2026.
Basic information
- Registration number
- ML-500
- Mileage
- 239,000 km
Verify mileage authenticity 20% off
- Engine
- 5.0 l, Petrol
- Model year
- 1988
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel drive
- Office fee
- 99 €
- Body type
- Sedan
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Grey
- Tyre size
- 205/65 R15
- Wheel size
- 15″
- In traffic use in Finland
- 24 cars
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- Imported car
- No
- VIN number
- WDB1260371A403276
- maksimi.fi ID
- 28178
- Nettiauto ID
- 12850736
Technical details
- Power
- 143 kW / 195 hp
- Acceleration (0–100)
- 7.2 s
- Top speed
- 235 km/h
- Fuel consumption
- 15.8 l/100 km (urban)
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Kerb weight
- 1,750 kg
- Gross weight
- 2,250 kg
- Dimensions (L × W × H)
- 5,160 × 1,820 × 1,440 mm
- Last inspection
- 6/2025
- Gearbox
- Automatic
Equipment
No notable equipment was identified from the listing.
Equipment rating
Asking price: 19,900 €
No price changes during the tracked period.
The inspection period appears to have expired
The estimated due date was 6/2026, about 3 months ago. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 6/2025.
Check with TraficomThe interval is derived from the model year, because the listing has no first registration date. The car may have been inspected after the listing was posted, or taken off the road, in which case the inspection requirement does not run.
Failure rate among cars of the same age
Of at least 25-year-old petrol passenger cars, 40.4% failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (185,386 inspections, median mileage 254,000 km).
Sale periods
Kauppatalo J.Inkeröinen Oy, Savonlinna, Etelä-Savo 58 days for sale
3/7/202623/7/202612/8/202631/8/2026
Sales
No previous sales.
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500 € 70,000 €
10 years
1 year 10 years
Estimated monthly instalment approx. 224 €/mo
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The APR under Finnish consumer protection law is 7.48%, calculated for a loan of €7,500 with a repayment period of 9 years, an account fee of €5, an opening fee of €35 and a nominal interest rate of 5.80%. The amount repayable would then be €10,215, i.e. €94/month. A credit card's APR may be 18.97%, calculated for a loan of €1,500 with a repayment period of one year and a nominal interest rate of 17.50%. The amount repayable would then be €1,646 in total, i.e. €146 per month. The final APR, loan term and monthly instalment are set out in the loan agreement. Lenders draw up the loan agreement based on an individual credit assessment. The nominal interest rate offered may vary between 4.19% and 20%, and annual loan costs between €0 and €150. The loan term offered varies between 1 and 20 years. Loan amounts offered range from €500 to €70,000.
Vehicle tax under the tax tables in force in 2026.
- Base tax 313 €/yr
- Driving power tax 0 €/yr
- Total vehicle tax 313 €/yr
Base tax is based on gross weight (2250 kg).
Estimated annual insurance cost (liability + comprehensive).
Driver's age 45 yrs
- Liability insurance250 €/yr
- Comprehensive550 €/yr
- Total insurance800 €/yr
≈ 67 €/mo
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Remember to check tyre condition with the seller.
Mercedes S-Class (1982–1987) · 500. W126 (170kW)
Tyre sizes for this car
- 205/65 R15 Original
- 245/40 R18 Recommended
- 235/45 R17 Recommended
- 225/55 R16 Recommended
Wheel sizes for this car
15″
16″
17″
18″
Original wheel size: 15″
What do the sizes mean?
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Frequently asked questions about this car
Which car has the registration ML-500?
ML-500 is a 1988 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL 126 with 239,000 km on the odometer. It is for sale at 19,900 €.
How much does Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL 126 cost?
Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL 126 is for sale at 19,900 €.
How long has this car been for sale?
The car has been for sale for at least 58 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 03/07/2026.
Has this car been on the market before?
No earlier completed sales are on record for this car.
What model year is the car?
The car is model year 1988.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 239,000 km.
When is the car due for its next inspection?
Based on the listing data, the inspection period ended around 6/2026. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.
What fuel type and gearbox does the car have?
The fuel type is petrol and the gearbox is automatic.
How much is the car's vehicle tax?
Vehicle tax is 313 € per year. It consists of the base tax, determined by CO₂ emissions or gross weight, and the driving power tax, charged on fuels other than petrol.
What tyre size fits this car?
The car's original tyre size is 205/65 R15.
Where is Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL 126 located?
The car is located in Etelä-Savo (Savonlinna, Etelä-Savo).
How much does the car cost to keep per year?
The estimate is 1,113 € per year: vehicle tax 313 €, insurance 800 €. Insurance and energy are estimates; vehicle tax is calculated from the car's own data.
Who is selling this car?
The seller is Kauppatalo J.Inkeröinen (Savonlinna).
Where can I see this car's price history?
This page shows the changes to the car's asking price, its sale periods and the edits made to the listing.