£8,960
1989 Mercedes-Benz 420 SEC (C126)
United Kingdom • 25 Oct 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1989 Mercedes-Benz 420SEC Coupe presents well with 91,000 miles, 16 service stamps, and a history of careful ownership. The car boasts a Smoke Silver exterior, beige leather interior, and a range of original features, suggesting a well-preserved example, despite some minor advisories and undocumented recent work.
Condition
7
The car has been well-maintained by a long-term owner, garaged, and not used on salty roads. It has 16 service stamps, recent works including new ignition components and brake callipers. However, it does have some advisories on the current MOT and undocumented recent works.
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Automatic
Transmission:
WDB1260462A467526
Chassis No:
Odometer:
91,092 miles
F222SRK
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
LHD
Description Three owners, the current for 21 years; 91,000 miles with 16 service stamps; a smart example of this graceful Coupe Supplied new by Mercedes-Benz Car and Truck Centre Ltd of Edgeware Road, London in May 1989, this smart 2 nd Series (1986 +) C126 series Mercedes comes to us in 420SEC guise finished in Smoke Silver and sits on its original 15” 15-slot flat faced alloy wheels.
Under the bonnet, we find the 4.2 litre M116 V8 petrol engine developing 221bhp and 325NM of torque driving the rear wheels via four-speed automatic transmission with Sport and Economy options.
Inside, we find a spacious beige leather interior, walnut trim, electric seats with two-position driver memory, automatic seat belt butlers, cruise control, electric windows, electric passenger mirror, electric sunroof, heated rear screen, two-stage heated front seats, Pioneer radio/CD player, front and rear arm rests and original medical kit.
The car shows 91,092 miles and presents well for its age having been...
Points of note
£3,800
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£8,960
Median Price (Since 2020)
£26,667
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Sep 06 2024
Latest MOT Mileage
91,072 miles
Registration Date
1989-05-09
MOT History
Passed
On Aug 31 2023 with 91,072 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Passed
On Sep 07 2022 with 90,950 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Passed
On Aug 19 2022 with 90,948 miles
Passed
On Sep 06 2021 with 90,848 miles
Failed
On Sep 06 2021 with 90,848 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Passed
On Aug 18 2020 with 90,369 miles
Passed
On Aug 22 2019 with 89,926 miles
Passed
On Mar 28 2018 with 89,109 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)
- Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)
Passed
On Apr 27 2017 with 88,185 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Passed
On Apr 16 2016 with 86,997 miles
Failed
On Apr 11 2016 with 86,997 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Passed
On Apr 09 2015 with 85,935 miles
Passed
On Apr 16 2014 with 84,165 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- exhaust corroding.
Passed
On May 02 2013 with 82,008 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
User Entered:
- o/s front binding slightly
Passed
On May 03 2012 with 80,589 miles
Passed
On May 05 2011 with 78,256 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Passed
On Apr 23 2010 with 75,337 miles
Passed
On May 01 2009 with 72,706 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed
On May 01 2009 with 72,706 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)
- Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Apr 15 2008 with 69,667 miles
Failed
On Apr 15 2008 with 69,664 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Passed
On Apr 13 2007 with 67,038 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- weak exhaust system
Passed
On Apr 20 2006 with 64,496 miles
Failed
On Apr 20 2006 with 64,496 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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