£5,880
1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 SE
Historics • UK • 22 Jul 2023
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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£5,880
1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 SE
UK • 22 Jul 2023 • Lot 121
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1990 Mercedes-Benz W140 S-Class is presented in Almandine Red with a beige leather interior. It features factory air conditioning, electric sunroof and seats, and has averaged just over 3,000 miles per year, comes with a new MoT test certificate.
Condition
7
The car is described as a 'lovely example' and 'great classic' with an average of just over 3,000 miles per year, suggesting it has been well-maintained. It comes with factory-fitted air conditioning, electric sunroof, electric front seats, electric windows, and a new MoT test certificate, indicating it's in good working order. The description highlights its comfortable travel and good performance, further suggesting a well-maintained vehicle.
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93,000 miles
J587 BAR
1991
Auction
WDB1260242A608317
LHD
United Kingdom
£5,880
1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 SE
Historics • UK • 22 Jul 2023
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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Description
On 16 th November 1990, Mercedes-Benz unveiled the W140 S-Class via press release, later appearing in several February and March editions of magazines.
The W140 made its public debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1991 with the first examples rolling off the production line in April 1991 and North American examples on 6th August 1991.
Short (SE) and long (SEL) wheelbase saloons were offered initially as well as the coupé (SEC) bodystyle from October 1992.
The W140 introduced innovations such as double-pane window glazing, power-assisted closing for doors and boot lid, electric windows which lowered back down upon encountering an obstruction and a heating system which, if desired, continued to emit warm air after the engine was turned off.
For details like this, the W140 is often known as the last Mercedes-Benz to be ‘over-engineered;’ a trait which was costing the company in product delays and over-budgeting.
This lovely example of this luxury saloon is presented in Almandine R...
Price Analysis vs Other (W126) 300 SEs
£1,460
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£8,084
Median Price (Since 2020)
£56,874
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous (W126) 300 SE Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 31st Aug 2026
Latest MOT mileage:
105,349 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 1st Sept 2025, 105,349 miles
Failed
On 20th Aug 2025, 105,340 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Major:
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Passed
On 18th Jul 2024, 105,243 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Passed
On 12th Jul 2023, 104,765 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
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