Est: £55,000 - £65,000
1989 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEC 5.6 W126 'Wide-Body
United Kingdom • 16 May 2026 • Lot 584
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1989 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEC AMG 'Wide-Body' is a rare, dechromed example with a 5.6-liter V8 engine and desirable options like electric Recaro seats and AMG Penta wheels. Having been part of a private collection since 2020 and with documented history, it presents a unique opportunity for collectors.
Condition
7
Slight wear, minor reconditioning required.
/ 10
Automatic
Transmission:
WDB1260452A457384
Chassis No:
Odometer:
85,511 miles
F532 NMY
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
The Mercedes-Benz W126 SEC, when enhanced by AMG, represented the pinnacle of late-1980s luxury and performance.
Prior to AMG’s full integration with Mercedes-Benz, such cars were individually specified and modified, resulting in a wide variety of highly distinctive and now increasingly collectible examples.
This W126 560 SEC was built in early January 1989, supplied new to Hong Kong on 25th January and first registered there on 14th February 1989.
It is finished in Blue-Black Metallic (199U) over a classic black leather interior and is described as a fully dechromed example, a style often associated with AMG’s more purposeful aesthetic of the period.
It was optioned from new with a Becker radio cassette, automatic climate control, tropical battery, factory fire extinguisher and notably a limited-slip differential.
The car is also fitted with a full ‘Wide-Body’ kit which we understand to be supplied by AMG but cannot confirm, so interested parties will need to form their own opin...
Points of note
£19,750
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£299,880
Median Price (Since 2020)
£634,779
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Aug 03 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
137,616 miles
Registration Date
1989-12-31
MOT History
Passed
On Aug 04 2025 with 137,616 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Passed
On Jan 18 2012 with 133,031 kilometers
Passed
On Jan 13 2011 with 130,289 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- nearside rear wheelarch corroded
Passed
On Jan 29 2010 with 119,195 miles
Passed
On Jan 26 2009 with 107,596 miles
Failed
On Jan 21 2009 with 107,578 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Passed
On Jan 24 2008 with 99,375 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Passed
On Jan 23 2007 with 92,299 miles
Passed
On Feb 01 2006 with 87,748 miles
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