£4,515 (Est: £2,000 - £4,000)
1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC Automatic. Registration number: J243 JPN. Mileage: 147,993. Barn find last on the road in 2014
Ewbank's • UK • 17 Dec 2025
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Lowest 20% of Past Sales
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£4,515 (Est: £2,000 - £4,000)
1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC Automatic. Registration number: J243 JPN. Mileage: 147,993. Barn find last on the road in 2014
UK • 17 Dec 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC is listed as a restoration project, having been off the road since 2014 and categorized as a CAT C insurance write-off in 2007. It is finished in metallic dark blue with grey leather and has AMG wheels.
Condition
3
The car is described as a 'barn find' and a 'restoration / recommissioning project or parts car,' indicating it requires substantial work. It was also subject to an insurance write-off, categorized as CAT C, and has been off the road since 2014. These factors suggest significant mechanical and/or cosmetic issues.
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147,993 miles
J243 JPN
1991
Auction
Automatic
LHD
United Kingdom
£4,515 (Est: £2,000 - £4,000)
1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC Automatic. Registration number: J243 JPN. Mileage: 147,993. Barn find last on the road in 2014
Ewbank's • UK • 17 Dec 2025
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
Track live values and receive listing alerts
Description
Finished in metallic dark blue with grey leather upholstery complemented with 18inch AMG alloy wheels.
This Mercedes is a restoration / recommissioning project or parts car and one that will need to be transported from ourselves.
A worth while project car being the highly desirable 500 SEC model.
The Mercedes has been subject to an insurance write off in 2007 being categorised as a CAT C.
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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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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 19th Mar 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
147,999 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 20th Mar 2026, 147,999 miles
Passed
On 9th Dec 2013, 147,904 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Failed
On 27th Nov 2013, 147,904 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
- Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Passed
On 12th Sept 2012, 147,812 miles
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