£4,999
1990 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC (C126)
United Kingdom • 14 Sept 2022
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1990 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC boasts recent mechanical work, including new tires and brake components, and is well-optioned with features like electric memory seats and air conditioning. However, the car requires some attention, including fixing the sunroof and addressing a loose passenger window, and the odometer reading is questionable.
Condition
6
The car has several new parts and recent expenditure suggesting good mechanical care. However, cosmetic blemishes, a loose window, and odometer anomalies indicate wear and potential issues. The need for sunroof repair and other remedial works further lower the condition rating.
/ 10
[Transmission]
Transmission:
WDB1260452A530032
Chassis No:
Odometer:
92,000 miles
H355JLD
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
LHD
1990 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC (C126) Top-spec Teutonic cruiser; much recent expenditure including new Pirelli tyres all round, new rear brake discs and pads, new suspension spheres etc Launched in 1981 and staying in production until 1991, the W126 Series of Mercedes pillarless coupes - or SECs, as they are known - rapidly achieved a cult following.
Massively well built, elegant and authoritative with great street presence, demand so far exceeded supply that a thriving grey market grew up to cope.
Available in 380, 420, 500 and 560 versions, the SEC was packed with novel technical and luxury options.
These included airbags, traction control, ABS, electric seatbelts, courtesy lights on the underside of the doors and powered heated seats with a memory function.
Although many of these features are commonplace today, they seemed like science fiction in the early 1980s and it’s no wonder that the W126 was voted ‘Safest car in the world’ at launch.
Cream of the crop was undoubtedly the 560S...
Points of note
£1,956
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£18,750
Median Price (Since 2020)
£436,180
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Jun 30 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
92,010 miles
Registration Date
1990-08-28
MOT History
Passed
On Jul 01 2025 with 92,010 miles
Passed
On Oct 19 2023 with 92,002 miles
Failed
On Oct 12 2023 with 91,998 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Passed
On Jul 21 2022 with 91,986 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Failed
On Jul 04 2022 with 91,913 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Major:
- Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Advisory:
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Passed
On Jun 22 2019 with 91,534 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Both rear tyres cracking
Passed
On Jul 02 2011 with 90,189 miles
Failed
On Jul 02 2011 with 90,188 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Passed
On Dec 03 2010 with 110,527 miles
Passed
On Sep 22 2009 with 112,565 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Passed
On Sep 10 2008 with 111,657 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Aug 16 2007 with 109,336 miles
Passed
On Aug 10 2006 with 107,804 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Failed
On Sep 13 2005 with 104,332 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
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