Est: £20,000 - £25,000
1989 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEL
H&H Auctioneers • UK • 10 Dec 2026
Market Position:
Highest 30% of Past Sales
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Est: £20,000 - £25,000
1989 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEL
UK • 10 Dec 2026 • Lot 232p
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
A rare RHD 1990 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEL with just 56,000 miles, previously a diplomatic vehicle possibly armoured. Features AMG enhancement and a comprehensive Mercedes-Benz service history.
This W126 model is celebrated for its build quality and timeless design, powered by a 5547cc V8 engine.
Condition
7
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56,000 miles
WDBA260392A462664
RHD
United Kingdom
Automatic
G716 VYX
1989
Auction
Est: £20,000 - £25,000
1989 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEL
H&H Auctioneers • UK • 10 Dec 2026
Market Position:
Highest 30% of Past Sales
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Description
Just 56,000 miles from new.
Registration No: G716 VYXChassis No: WDB1260392A462664MOT: June 2027
With just c.56,000 miles covered from new Enhanced, PDI'd and supplied by AMG in Afalterbach to RHD specification Understood to have been a diplomatic vehcile until c.1996 Purported to be lightly armoured for said diplomatic duties With comprehensive Mercedes-Benz service history, book pack and V5C
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 a...
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
Valid
Expires on 25th Jun 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
54,764 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 26th Jun 2026, 54,764 miles
Passed
On 14th Mar 2025, 53,715 miles
Passed
On 27th Jul 2023, 53,313 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- slight oil leak
Passed
On 5th Nov 2021, 52,395 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump (2.1.5 (a))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides around central bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area around sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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