Est: £7,000 - £8,000
1987 MERCEDES 500SEC C126
Anglia Car Auctions • UK • 8 Nov 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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Est: £7,000 - £8,000
1987 MERCEDES 500SEC C126
UK • 8 Nov 2026 • Lot 679
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
A Mercedes-Benz 500SEC (C126) with a 4973cc V8 engine and automatic transmission, recently serviced and with desirable AMG wheels. The car has a beige leather interior and has been owned by the vendor for 15 years.
While the description highlights recent mechanical work and valuable options, the absence of invoices for this work and the general 'sold as seen' auction terms mean buyers should inspect thoroughly.
Condition
7
Good condition, some wear, recent work done
/ 10
175,065 miles
MVW 331
1987
Auction
Automatic
LHD
United Kingdom
Est: £7,000 - £8,000
1987 MERCEDES 500SEC C126
Anglia Car Auctions • UK • 8 Nov 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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Description
4973cc V8, automatic.
This handsome Mercedes-Benz 500SEC (C126) has the durable M117 V8 engine and a beige leather interior equipped with air conditioning, electric seats, cruise control and a sunroof.
The vendor has owned the car for 15 years and reports that “everything works except the radio”.The AMG “monoblock” split rims are reportedly worth £2500, and the cherished registration number £1500.
We're also told that around £3500 has just been spent at Prestige Mercedes Wakefield on “valve stem oil seals, gearbox, piston rings, a few electrical bits and a full service, including oil, air and fuel filters”.
We don't have an invoice for this work, but the history file does include a couple of older receipts and Mo
T certificates.
It also comes with 3 keys, and the current V5C which shows 6 former keepers. Next year the car will be exempt from Mo
T testing requirements, but in the meantime its current Mo
T is valid to 22nd September 2027.
The odometer is showing 175,065 miles. N...
Price Analysis vs Other (W126) 500 SECs
£1,744
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£12,317
Median Price (Since 2020)
£414,990
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous (W126) 500 SEC Sales
MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 22nd Sept 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
175,024 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 23rd Sept 2026, 175,024 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Minor:
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Passed
On 16th Dec 2025, 174,879 miles
Passed
On 18th May 2013, 174,532 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failed
On 19th Apr 2013, 174,190 miles
There were 12 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Advisory:
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
- automatic gearbox fluid leak
- rear differential leaking
- plastic sill covers fitted
- Rear bumper insecure
MOT Mileage Trend
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