£9,223
1990 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEL (W126)
Trade Classics • UK • 11 May 2022
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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£9,223
1990 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEL (W126)
UK • 11 May 2022
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This listing is for a 1990 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEL, the top-of-the-line model of its time, known for being the choice of world leaders and celebrities. It boasts a 5.6-liter V8 engine.
Condition
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229,706 miles
WDB1260392A545251
1990
Auction
Automatic
RHD
United Kingdom
£9,223
1990 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEL (W126)
Trade Classics • UK • 11 May 2022
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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Description
Launched in 1979, the W126 Mercedes followed on from the successful W116 model, which was being run out.
The new W126 was designed by Bruno Sacco, who simplified and straightened the lines of the Mercedes, creating a sleeker design with greatly improved aerodynamics.
The new S-Class came available as a saloon, a pillarless coupe, the SEC or the longer SEL.
Launched initially with the 3.8 litre, which was reported to be underpowered for the huge car, 12 months later, the 5.0 litre was introduced, and arguably the king of V8s, the 5.6 litre, which is the model we have here.
This 560 SEL was the biggest and best Mercedes-Benz you could buy at the time; being the choice for world leaders and A-list celebrities, it was only the rich and famous who had the pleasure of being part of the SEL group.
You can now be a part of the group with this fantastic 1990 560 SEL we have on offer.
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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Previous (W126) 560 SEL Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 28th May 2025
Latest MOT mileage:
231,870 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 29th May 2024, 231,870 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Minor:
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Failed
On 24th May 2024, 231,870 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Major:
- Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Minor:
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed
On 23rd Mar 2023, 231,068 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Passed
On 23rd Mar 2022, 229,563 miles
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