£7,875
1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEL
H&H Auctioneers • UK • 12 Feb 2025
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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£7,875
1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEL
UK • 12 Feb 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEL has been extensively restored. The restoration includes bodywork, interior, mechanical, and underbody work. The car has only covered 5,000 miles since its rejuvenation and is offered for sale with the V5C Registration Document and a history file.
Condition
8
The car has been extensively restored, with a full bodywork refurbishment, rejuvenated driver’s seat, factory replacement steering wheel, and new interior wood. Mechanically, it has undergone an automatic gearbox overhaul, attention to brakes, fuel injection, ignition, fuel, suspension, and air-conditioning. It has only covered 5,000 miles since its rejuvenation and has received a thorough Lanoguard underbody treatment.
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103,000 miles
WDB1260392A285757
LHD
United Kingdom
Automatic
D26 SNS
1986
Auction
£7,875
1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEL
H&H Auctioneers • UK • 12 Feb 2025
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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Description
Introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 1979, the new W126 S-class was a quantifiable improvement over its W116 predecessor.
Lauded by the contemporary motoring press as the 'best car in the world' Car and Driver said 'Its effect is almost druglike, and anyone who appreciates fine automobiles will want one fix after another.' ( Car and Driver July 1987 ).
It was lighter than its forebear and offered an improved ride and sharper handling.
Styled by Bruno Sacco, its sleek silhouette hid all-round independent suspension, disc brakes, power-assisted steering and a range of powerful all-alloy V8 engines (later supplemented by more fuel-efficient straight-sixes).
Beloved by heads of state, captains of industry and celebrities alike, the W126 remains sought after to this day thanks to its impeccable build quality and timeless lines.
Current between 1985 and 1992, the flagship 560 SEL model was powered by a 5547cc SOHC V8 engine that developed an unfussed 296bhp and 336lbft o...
Price Analysis vs Other (W126) 560 SELs
£2,551
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£13,354
Median Price (Since 2020)
£75,510
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 10th Aug 2024
Latest MOT mileage:
102,852 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 11th Aug 2023, 102,852 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed
On 11th Aug 2023, 102,852 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On 16th Apr 2021, 102,536 miles
Passed
On 1st Apr 2020, 101,997 miles
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