1986 | Mercedes-Benz 560 SEL
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- Preview
- Estimate:
- €20,000 - €25,000
- Ends at:
- 10/08/2025, 17:45:00 UTC
Description
Dear Classic Car Enthusiasts,
I am offering an exceptionally well-maintained and rare Mercedes-Benz 560 SEL from the legendary W126 series. This vehicle has been restored with great attention to detail and has been continuously professionally serviced. The car captivates with its timeless elegance, extensive luxury features, and technical perfection—a true collector's item for connoisseurs and aficionados.
Feature Highlights:
Driving Dynamics & Safety:
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Driver's airbag
- Anti-theft and burglary alarm system
- 3-way catalytic converter (early model, eligible for reduced vehicle tax)
Comfort & Luxury:
- Heated side mirrors (right side electrically adjustable)
- Electric windows (x4)
- Electrically adjustable steering column and front seats with memory function
- Electrically adjustable rear bench seat incl. folding armrest and adjustable headrests
- Electric sliding/tilting sunroof, air conditioning, cruise control
- Central locking, outside temperature display, exit lights
- Exquisite rear compartment lighting
Interior & Design:
- Leather steering wheel/gear shift lever, burr walnut wood trim
- Velour interior in Anthracite
- Map pockets, reading lights, and illuminated ashtray in the rear
- Sun visors with illuminated mirrors
Multimedia & Extras:
- Stereo rear speakers with fader control
- Two-tone horn, tachometer
- Battery with increased capacity
Optics & Details:
- 5x light-alloy wheels
- Heat-insulating glass, laminated glass rear window
- Orthopedic driver's backrest
- Special paint: Anthracite Grey Metallic, velour interior in Anthracite
Extensive Technical Restoration (05/2021–11/2024):
- Complete replacement of all automatic transmission seals
- Hydraulic lifters, timing chain, engine mounts, guide rail renewed
- Mirror motor/control system overhauled
- V-belt, power steering pump, alternator, new 100Ah battery
- Fuel pumps, water pump, coolant thermostat replaced
- Distributor rotor, brake discs/pads, all bearings/rubbers/hoses renewed
- Track and steering rods, automatic transmission fluid change
- New Bosch spark plugs, oil change (Motul), wheel alignment
- New springs, hydraulic fluid, modulator pressure capsule
- Injection nozzles, coolant, oil pan renewed
- Sunroof & wind deflector adjusted and lubricated
- Complete cavity wax preservation at Mercedes Wiesenthal
History & Condition:
- Non-smoker vehicle, always garaged
- Freshly detailed inside and out (TopCar Baden, June 2024)
- Exclusively fueled with Super Plus 98/100 E5 since the introduction of Super 95 E10
This 560 SEL combines maximum originality with excellent technical condition and is perfect for enthusiasts who value authenticity and attention to detail.
Private sale – no warranty or guarantee provided. The price reflects the exceptional condition and the significant investments made.
Vehicle details
Vehicle data
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model series
- S-Class
- Model name
- 560 SEL
- Manufacturer code
- W 126
- First registration date
- 09/1986
- Year of manufacture
- 1986
- Mileage (read)
- 290,000 km
- Chassis number
- WDB1260391A285862
- Engine number
- 117968-12-018309
- Gearbox number
- 722323-02-842181
- Matching numbers
- Yes
- Number of owners
- Not provided
Technical details
- Body style
- Saloon (4-doors)
- Power (kW/hp)
- 178/242
- Cubic capacity (cm³)
- 5547
- Cylinders
- 8
- Doors
- 4
- Steering
- Left (LHD)
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Gears
- 4
- Transmission
- Rear
- Front brakes
- Disc
- Rear brakes
- Disc
- Fuel type
- Petrol
Individual configuration
- Exterior color
- Grey
- Manufacturer color name
- ANTHRAZITGRAU METALLIC (172U)
- Sun roof
- Yes
- Power Assisted Steering
- Yes
- Central locking
- Yes
- Electric windows
- Yes
- Interior color
- Grey
- Interior material
- Velour
- Air conditioning
- Yes
- ABS
- Yes
- Airbag
- Yes
- Cruise control
- Yes
Condition, registration & documentation
- Condition category
- Restored
- Has Report
- Condition
- Book inspection report
- MOT
- MOT until
- 09/2025
- Historical license plate
- Registered
- Ready to drive
- Accident free
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