£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
United Kingdom • 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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Automatic
Transmission:
[Chassis No]
Chassis No:
Odometer:
147,993 miles
J243 JPN
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
LHD
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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£1,744
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£12,500
Median Price (Since 2020)
£414,990
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Mar 19 2027
Latest MOT Mileage
147,999 miles
Registration Date
1991-08-01
MOT History
Passed
On Mar 20 2026 with 147,999 miles
Passed
On Dec 09 2013 with 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 Nov 27 2013 with 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 Sep 12 2012 with 147,812 miles
Passed
On Jul 18 2011 with 143,125 miles
Passed
On Mar 04 2010 with 142,745 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
User Entered:
- nearside front tyre starting to miss shape
- offside front tyre kerb damaged
Passed
On Feb 26 2009 with 138,125 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed
On Feb 18 2009 with 138,118 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Jun 06 2007 with 136,176 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Passed
On Jun 28 2006 with 132,910 miles
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