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Mercedes Benz C126 560 SEC (1990)

Mercedes Benz C126 560, extensively restored, certificate grade 1, top condition (1990)
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06.02.2025 20:02
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22.000 €
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Price
28.000 €
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Lucas Bechtold
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Overview

Manufacturer Mercedes Benz
Model C126 560 SEC
Year 1990
TransmissionAutomatic
Horsepower279
Milage
287.606 km
Country VersionFR
Location DE-70184 Winnenden
Color Silver metallic

Vehicle description

Highlights and general information

For sale is a Mercedes-Benz C126 560 SEC Cat from 1990 in the color silver metallic and a black leather interior.

Highlights:

  • With TÜV & H license plate in a very well-kept overall condition
  • Expert opinion from 08/2022 with a grade of 1
  • The 560 SEC was extensively restored in 2022 by AB Automobile in Bodelshausen (specialist for this model) The following things were done:
    • Engine overhauled
    • Gearbox overhauled
    • Brake system renewed
    • ASR
    • Steering overhauled
    • Bodywork
    • Complete vehicle sealed with cavity wax
    • New rear window, originally installed by Mercedes
    • Rear window frame welded and sealed
  • In current ownership, a total of just under €95,000 has been invested in the restoration and service - invoices are available
  • A collector's item in excellent condition
  • Modern sound system from Blaupunkt
  • Extensive equipment, including: Sunroof, power steering, central locking, electric windows, air conditioning, ABS, radio, cruise control

General information about the vehicle

  • Year of construction: 1990
  • First registration: France, 04/1993
  • Location: 71364 Winnenden, Germany
  • Number of vehicle owners: 4 / unknown (owned by the seller since 2021)
  • Restored
  • Repaired accident damage
  • Licensed
  • H license plate
  • TÜV until 06/25
  • Immediately ready to drive

Model history

Just one year after the introduction of the new S-Class, Mercedes-Benz premiered a coupé series based on the top-of-the-range saloon. The coupé body differed from the saloon in that it had smaller headlamps and the fog lamps were integrated into the bumper on the coupé: This made the radiator grille wider and incorporated it into the hood. The lack of B-pillars and the side windows, which could also be fully retracted at the rear, resulted in a typical hardtop look. Over 70,000 units of the C 126 series were built - with the 560 SEC at the top of the model range.

The facts

Exterior & interior:

  • Exterior color: silver metallic
  • Interior with black leather upholstery and brown wooden fittings
  • Rear right and left side fenders repainted

Engine and transmission:

  • 5.5-liter V8 engine with 279 hp
  • Automatic transmission
  • Last maintenance service: 05/2024

Mileage:

  • 287,606 km (read off)
  • The mileage is traceable
  • Checkbook with gaps

Documentation:

  • Vehicle documents, TÜV and service reports, checkbook, invoices, expert opinion (08/2022, grade 1)

Tires, brakes, body & underbody:

  • Tires: 30-50 %
  • Brakes: 70-90 %
  • Bodywork: very good condition
  • Underbody: very good condition - rust-free, preserved and cavity-sealed
  • Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to gain further insight into the condition of the vehicle

Known defects

  • Slight aluminum corrosion on the hood
  • Sunroof defective
  • Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos for further insights into the vehicle's condition

Summary

In short, this Mercedes-Benz C126 560 SEC from 1990 is in excellent overall condition. The Mercedes was extensively restored in 2022 by AB Automobile (specialists for the 560 SEC), the full extent of which can be traced on the basis of invoices. An expert report from 2022 confirms the good overall condition and gives it a grade of 1. Collectors and enthusiasts should not hesitate here, because a Mercedes-Benz C126 560 SEC in this condition is a real rarity.

Vehicle videos

Kickdown check

  • Expert report available
  • Kickdown photographer was on site
  • Video of the vehicle available
  • Main inspection
  • Complete checkbook
  • Milage trackable
  • Current service performed

Comments of this past auction

  • 30.01.2025 10:20

    Wie könnt ihr das mit Note 1 bewerten? Holz gerissen, Motorhaube korrodiert, Dämmmatte Motorraum zerfällt, Schwellerverkleidung schlecht lackiert mit Farbunterschieden, Innenraumteile scheinen zu fehlen - das ist eine 2- und sollte erwähnt werden! Der „Home Check“ ist ein selbst durchgeführtes Gutachten vom Besitzer!

    • 30.01.2025 15:41

      Hallo liebe Interessenten, wir selbst haben keine Bewertung des Fahrzeugs vorgenommen, möchten aber an dieser Stelle auf die äußerst umfangreichen Investitionen in die Restauration dieses Wagens (u.a. Überholung von Motor und Getriebe) aufmerksam machen. Den dadurch sehr guten Zustand des 560 SEC trüben Kleinigkeiten wie eine Motordämmmatte sicherlich nicht. Beste Grüße aus Hamburg, Ihr Kickdown Team

      • 30.01.2025 15:07

        Wie ich schon anmerkte: "Sicherlich ein sehr schönes Fahrzeug, aber bestimmt nicht Zustand Note 1" Da habe ich mich sehr höflich ausgedrückt!! :)

        • 30.01.2025 18:51

          Dann kann ich doch nicht unter die Headline schreiben „Gutachten Note 1 und Topzustand“ - der Wagen ist in Ordnung, aber bestimmt nicht 50.000€ und mehr wert. Es fehlt an Transparenz

      • TomTom1-avatarTomTom1
        Moderator
        28.01.2025 12:49

        Technik: Gutachten von 08/2022 mit der Note 1, das ist Fakt!! Was dann im Lauf der nächsten 3 Jahre geschieht kann keiner vorhersehen. Nein das Schiebedach ist permanent geschlossen! LG Tom

        • 30.01.2025 15:51

          Sorry, Fakt ist dass das "Gutachten" aus 08/2022 ein Home-Check ist, somit wertlos! Warum wird uns das Gutachten mit Ergebnis aus 05/2023 vorenthalten? Nur die 2 Seiten mit den Fotos sind hier eingestellt, nicht jedoch die eigentliche Bewertung!

          • 30.01.2025 16:03

            Hallo daGue, beim Dokument aus 05/2023 handelt es sich um das H-Gutachten zur Erlangung des Oldtimerstatus (Sie finden dieses vor den von Ihnen angesprochenen 2 Seiten mit Fotos), nicht um ein Wertgutachten. Beste Grüße aus Hamburg, Ihr Kickdown Team

            • 31.01.2025 11:14

              Ok, Danke. Das bedeutet dann: Es gibt KEIN Wertgutachten!

        • 28.01.2025 12:25

          Sicherlich ein sehr schönes Fahrzeug, aber bestimmt nicht Zustand Note 1

          • 28.01.2025 10:39

            haben Sie das Schiebedach manuell schließen können oder ist es nun permanent offen?

            • TomTom1-avatarTomTom1
              Moderator
              22.10.2024 14:53

              Technik: Im Oktober 1981 wurde das Coupé der Baureihe 126 (C 126) vorgestellt. Es trägt als Modellbezeichnung das Kürzel „SEC“ (S-Klasse-Einspritzmotor-Coupé). Die Bodengruppe des SEC stammt prinzipiell von der Limousine, wenngleich um 85 Millimeter gekürzt. Der Radstand ist damit 30 Millimeter länger als bei der Vorgängerbaureihe. Zur Kompensation der fehlenden B-Säulen ist die Dachrahmenstruktur verbessert, und die A-Säulen sind mit eingeschweißten hochfesten Rohren versehen. Damit entsprechen auch die Coupés dem Sicherheitsstandard der S-Klasse-Limousinen. LG Tom

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