1989
1 engine option
4.2L V8
Mercedes-Benz 420SEL
4 generations · 4 engine options · data across all years of the 420SEL platform.
2,008
Labor times
588
Torque specs
0
DTC codes
0
Repair procedures
32
Fluid specs
0
Open recalls
5-Year Cost of Ownership · 1989 4.2L V8
$31,438
~$6,288/yr maintenance labor at $150/hr. Other engines/years vary — pick a generation below to see its breakdown.
Generations & engine options
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