£20,412 (Est: £16,000 - £18,000)
1989 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEC A stunning example of this German legend
United Kingdom • 14 Feb 2026 • Lot 230
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1989 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEC, finished in Nautic blue with beige leather, was originally delivered in Paris before being driven to the UK. It features a comprehensive restoration, a large collection of receipts and invoices, and is accompanied by its original leather wallet and handbooks with a service book.
Condition
8
The car is described as 'stunning in every way' and having had 'lots of money spent to get it to this standard'. A fresh MOT with no advisories and extensive restoration work by Bridge Classics indicates minimal cosmetic imperfections and very good mechanical condition. The speedometer reading discrepancy is explained and documented.
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Automatic
Transmission:
WDB1260452A486857
Chassis No:
Odometer:
111,000 miles
G170VHA
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
We are so pleased to bring to sale this stunning Mercedes 560 SEC, finished in Nautic blue with beige leather.
A piece of the 1980s that was the best you could get at the time.
This SEC was, according to the paperwork, supplied new to its first owner on 1/9/1989 in Paris and we think driven to the UK and registered here a few days later on 5/9/1989.
This was something that used to happen with Mercedes’, where you could collect your car usually from the factory but in this case it was France.
A nice thing to do and it would have made for a great road trip, especially in this example.
The history is very good, with a large collection of receipts and invoices along with a host of previous MOTs which sit very well with the fresh one carried out on 28/1/2026, which it passed with no advisories.
This comes as no surprise as this Mercedes has come through one of the country’s leading classic car restorers, Bridge Classics.
Bridge have supplied us with paperwork which includes a list of...
Points of note
£1,956
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£18,750
Median Price (Since 2020)
£436,180
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Jan 27 2027
Latest MOT Mileage
111,368 miles
Registration Date
1989-09-05
MOT History
Passed
On Jan 28 2026 with 111,368 miles
Passed
On Aug 02 2021 with 111,313 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Replacement speedo fitted
Failed
On Aug 02 2021 with 111,313 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Replacement speedo fitted
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Speedometer clearly inoperative Needle stuck on 40mph (7.8 (b) (ii))
Passed
On Mar 20 2020 with 170,891 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Passed
On Jul 24 2018 with 170,711 miles
Passed
On Aug 18 2017 with 170,621 miles
Failed
On Aug 17 2017 with 170,621 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Aug 20 2016 with 169,923 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- n/s headlight glass very poor condition
- all 4 tyres worn to legal limit at time of test advise replacement ASAP
- brake flexi hose ferrules corroded
Passed
On Jul 22 2015 with 168,620 miles
Passed
On Jul 24 2014 with 165,612 miles
Failed
On Jul 24 2014 with 165,612 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Passed
On Oct 09 2012 with 165,601 miles
Failed
On Oct 04 2012 with 165,599 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failed
On Nov 29 2011 with 165,587 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Passed
On Aug 06 2010 with 164,863 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Entered:
- Both front tyres worn on inside edges
- Small splits in tyre wall n/s/f and n/s/r tyres
Failed
On Aug 07 2009 with 164,798 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
User Entered:
- Fuel pipe/s corroded
Passed
On Aug 07 2009 with 164,798 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
User Entered:
- Fuel pipe/s corroded
Passed
On Jan 05 2008 with 159,912 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Failed
On Jan 05 2008 with 159,912 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)
Passed
On Jan 06 2007 with 152,323 miles
Passed
On Jan 20 2006 with 148,408 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
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