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£28,734

1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC

Bring A Trailer • US • 11 Sept 2026

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Highest 30% of Past Sales

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£28,734

1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC

US • 11 Sept 2026

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC boasts a desirable Black Pearl Metallic exterior and Creme Beige leather interior, with only 75k miles. It has received significant recent mechanical servicing, including replacements of key engine and fuel system components, along with new tires and brake system maintenance.

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Condition 

8

The car has 75k miles and has undergone recent maintenance including replacing tires, spark plugs, wires, distributor cap and rotor, airflow sensor, coolant temperature sensor, fuel hose, fuel filter, air filter, and fluids for the differential and transmission. The self-leveling accumulator reservoir and power steering hose were also replaced. The Carfax report is clean, indicating no accidents or damage. While the description doesn't explicitly mention cosmetic flaws, the extent of recent mechanical work and the clean history suggest it's in excellent condition.

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75,000 miles

WDBCA45D7JA412889

1988

Auction

Automatic

LHD

United States

£28,734

1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC

Bring A Trailer • US • 11 Sept 2026

Market Position:

Highest 30% of Past Sales

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Description

5.5-Liter M117 V8 Four-Speed Automatic Transmission Limited-Slip Differential Black Pearl Metallic Paint Creme Beige Leather Upholstery 15" Gullideckel Alloy Wheels Self-Leveling rear Suspension Sunroof Heated Front Seats Dual Front Air Bags Becker Cassette Stereo Automatic Climate Control Window Sticker Clean Carfax Report This 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC was initially delivered to Town & Country Motorcars in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, and has 75k miles.

Powered by a 5.5-liter M117 V8 paired with a four-speed automatic transmission, the car is finished in Black Pearl Metallic over Creme Beige leather.

Equipment includes 15″ Gullideckel alloy wheels, a limited-slip differential, a self-leveling rear suspension, a sunroof, heated power-adjustable front seats, dual front airbags, a Becker cassette stereo, cruise control, and automatic climate control.

The car was acquired by the selling dealer in 2026, and work completed since has included replacing the tires, spark plugs and wires, and ...

Price Analysis vs Other (W126) 560 SECs

£1,956

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£20,117

Median Price (Since 2020)

£436,180

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