£6,525 (Est: £8,000 - £10,000)
1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC (W126)
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 24 Aug 2025
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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£6,525 (Est: £8,000 - £10,000)
1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC (W126)
UK • 24 Aug 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC is presented in Smoke Silver with a beige interior, powered by a 5-litre V8 engine. With 196905 miles and recent engine service, it's a modern classic with a MOT until 08/07/2026.
Condition
7
The car is described as well-maintained with a recent engine service, suggesting it's in good mechanical order. Cosmetically, the listing highlights the Smoke Silver presentation, implying it's visually appealing, but doesn't explicitly state that it's pristine. Given the car's age, slight wear is expected, making 'Very Good' a reasonable assessment.
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196,905 miles
WDB1260442A541852
RHD
United Kingdom
Automatic
MBZ 6116
1990
Auction
£6,525 (Est: £8,000 - £10,000)
1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC (W126)
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 24 Aug 2025
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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Description
Derived from the flagship W126 S-Class of the late 1970s, the two-door SECs were uncompromisingly majestic powerhouses with super confident pillarless styling by Bruno Sacco Powered by the naturally-aspirated, M117.965, 4,973cc V8, generating 261bhp and 300lb/ft driving the rear wheels through a 4-speed automatic transmission Despite its substantial weight, the svelte 500SEC could reach 60mph in 7.3 seconds on its way to 146mph This example is p resented in Smoke Silver with a beige interior Our vendor advises has confirmed that the car has recently benefitted from a full engine service Now firmly considered as a modern classic, the SEC has a road presence and a build quality matched by few Exterior
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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Previous (W126) 500 SEC Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 8th Jul 2026
Latest MOT mileage:
196,905 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 9th Jul 2025, 196,905 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Passed
On 14th Jun 2024, 196,710 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Looks to have had new ball joints fitted recently. On front axle.
Failed
On 14th Jun 2024, 196,710 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Looks to have had new ball joints fitted recently. On front axle.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Passed
On 16th Nov 2005, 196,248 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
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