1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9 for sale

€54,950

VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme.

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Mileage
110,148 km
Gearbox
Automatic
Model year
1977
Power
286 PS (210 kW)

1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9 for Sale in the Netherlands

This 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9 is a used car showing 110,148 km. It is equipped with an automatic transmission. The car is finished in Black with a Brown interior. It is a 5-seat car and has had 5 previous owners.

The 450 SEL 6.9 was the flagship of the W 116 S-Class: the long-wheelbase body with the big M 100 V8 and a hydropneumatic suspension with self-levelling on all four wheels, which no other version of the series received. Good original examples are becoming harder to find. Mercedes-Benz built 7,380 of them.

This car pairs a deep black body with brown leather upholstery, a classic combination for the model. The seller describes it as being in mint condition and presents it as a collector's car for an enthusiast who wants an original example. Its odometer counts in miles, and its service history is complete, certified by the Dutch 100% onderhouden foundation.

The car is located in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

The Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9 uses the 6,834 cc M 100 V8 petrol engine with Bosch K-Jetronic injection and dry-sump lubrication, rated at 286 PS (210 kW) at 4,250 rpm and 549 Nm at 3,000 rpm, for a factory top speed of 225 km/h, with a three-speed automatic gearbox with torque converter, driving the rear wheels.

Technical Information

This unit

Exterior
Black
Interior
Brown
Upholstery
Leather
Mileage
110,148 km
Previous owners
5
Condition
Used
Location
Rotterdam, Netherlands

Powertrain

Engine capacity
6,834 cc
Cylinders
8
Power quoted by the dealer
286 PS (210 kW)
Fuel type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic

Body & equipment

Body style
Saloon
Doors
4
Seats
5
Kerb weight
1,935 kg
VAT
VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme.

Additional information quoted by the dealer

First registration
02/1977
Model period quoted by the dealer
07/1976 - 07/1980
Model code quoted by the dealer
W116
Odometer reading in miles
68,443 miles
Payload
525 kg
Maximum authorised mass
2,460 kg
Emission standard
Euro 0
Dutch road tax quoted by the dealer
None
Torque quoted by the dealer
549 Nm

Equipment

Options listed by the dealer 3

  • Hydropneumatic suspension with self-levelling
  • Brown leather upholstery
  • Heated front seats

Additional equipment listed by the dealer 2

  • Leather upholstery
  • Seat heating

Equipment as listed by the dealer. Verify the specification with the dealer before purchase.

FAQ

This Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9 in the European market

Is this Mercedes-Benz priced above or below the European market?

At €54,950, it sits below the median of €110,975 for the 666 Mercedes-Benz advertised in Europe in 2026. 25% of them are advertised for less. Asking prices are not transaction prices, and specification differences explain much of the spread.

Can this Mercedes-Benz be bought in the Netherlands and registered elsewhere in Europe?

The car is located in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The dealer quotes it as: VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme. Cross-border purchase is normal for this kind of car, but the documentation, the certificate of conformity, transport and the registration rules of the destination country all have to be settled with the selling dealer first. The price shown is the Dutch market price published by the dealer: for a car already registered in the Netherlands it may include the BPM, the Dutch registration tax, which a buyer who exports does not normally pay. Ask the dealer for the amount excluding BPM.

How much did this Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9 cost new?

Germany · 1977 base price when new, converted to euros, with no adjustment for inflation, excluding options. The original 1977 list price was DM 73,100, which is €37,375 at the fixed conversion rate of DM 1.95583 to the euro. That is a nominal conversion, with no adjustment for inflation. The change above is nominal: it sets today's asking price against that 1977 list price, with no adjustment for inflation. Cars usually leave the factory optioned above base. Different markets, dates and equipment: this is a nominal, indicative comparison, not an actual depreciation. The asking price is the Dutch market price and may include the BPM: the gap is nominal and indicative. Nominal gap shown: +47%.

How does the mileage of this Mercedes-Benz compare?

110,148 km recorded, against a median of 26,415 km across the Mercedes-Benz advertised in Europe in 2026. It is therefore among the higher-mileage cars currently listed. Service records and ownership details should be checked against the documents held by the selling dealer.

Which other Mercedes-Benz are priced closest to this one?

a 2020 car in Germany at €54,980, and a 1989 car in Germany at €54,900. Observed in 2026. Comparing them means putting model year, mileage, factory options and the VAT basis side by side before the price itself.

Who is selling this Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9, and how does a purchase work?

3B Exclusief, a professional dealer in Rotterdam, Netherlands. LUSSO lists the car and passes enquiries to that dealer; the inspection, the negotiation, the invoice and the transfer of ownership all take place directly between the buyer and the dealer. LUSSO does not hold stock, take deposits or act as an intermediary in payment.

Can this Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9 be inspected before purchase?

The car is at Rotterdam, Netherlands, and an inspection is arranged with the selling dealer. Buyers based in another country commonly appoint an independent inspector or a marque specialist rather than travel. Ask the dealer for the service record, the number of previous owners and any accident history, with supporting documents for the information stated in the listing.

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