This 1991 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL shows a single-family history with Pennsylvania registration since new and an original 38k miles noted on the odometer. Finished in Cabernet Red Metallic (587) over Creme Beige Leather (265), power is provided by a 5.5-liter M117 V8 engine mated to a four-speed automatic transmission driving the rear wheels. Equipment includes heated front Orthopedic seats, rear heated seats with a reclining back, a rear power sunshade, a power sunroof, ASR, and the original Becker head unit. MSRP when new was $79k. In preparation for the sale, a comprehensive service was performed including fluids, ignition, brakes, seals, bushings, and more. A complete breakdown of the service is included below. The odometer currently reads 38k original miles. This 560SEL is now offered for sale by the current owner with original window sticker, service records, a clean Carfax, and a clean NY title.
The exterior is finished in Cabernet Red Metallic (587) with matching lower body cladding and chrome trim on the bumpers, window frames and side mirror covers. Exterior equipment includes a power tilt/slide glass sunroof, an electrically heated rear window, and a power antenna. The seller states all paintwork on the car is original and shows no signs of previous damage or repair.
The factory 15” Gullideckel wheels come wrapped in new Michelin tires measuring 205/65 on all four corners. The spare tire was also replaced with a matching Michelin. Disc brakes behind all four wheels assist in stopping and the car received a complete brake service in 2024. This example is equipped with optional ASR.
The interior is upholstered in Creme Beige Leather (265) with matching beige carpets, contrasting red velour floor mats, and a black upper dashboard while Burl Walnut wood trim lines the center console, dashboard and door panels. The wood trim presents well. Both front seats are equipped with optional orthopedic support and are heated with two position memory. Additional interior features include heated rear seats with reclining backs, a power sunroof, a power rear sunshade, automatic climate control, cruise control, and more. The original Becker head unit is shown and functions as intended.
The leather-wrapped steering wheel frames a 160-mph speedometer along with a 7k-rpm tachometer, an analog clock and gauges for fuel level, economy, coolant temperature and oil pressure. The odometer indicates an original 38k miles.
This W126 is powered by a 5.5-liter M117 V8 engine which outputs 238 horsepower and 287 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission.A full service was completed in October of 2024 and includes new brake pads, rotors, brake sensors, brake fluid, a new thermostat, a coolant flush, a air filter, air breather, new front shocks, new center link, new tie rod ends, new ball joints, new power steering filter and fluid, new fuses, new battery, oil change and filter, transmission filter and fluid service, AC Conversion to 134, New SLS fluid, and a new antenna grommet, new valve cover gaskets, new lower oil pan gasket, new wiper blades, new headlight wiper blades, new wiper arm rubber grommets, new fuel filter, new fuel pumps, new fuel level sensor, new fuel strainer, new spark plugs, all new belts, new rear differential fluid, new distributor cap and rotor.
This 560SEL is now offered for sale by the current owner with original window sticker, service records, a clean Carfax, and a clean NY title.
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14 Comments
$15,250 bid placed by @arjang
$15,000 bid placed by @Nifty50
@EmmaLab Agreed ! Michelins are the only way to go. I even went ahead and replaced the spare with a brand new matching Michelin due to age for safe measure.
@AlexW Hello and thank you for your inquiry. This car is fully functional, as is every option on it. All windows work, and at the proper factory speed; Up & down. The sunroof slides back quickly and quietly, with factory grease applied on all moving parts. It also tilts up and down as intended and closes at the appropriate height. The AC blows cold, and the Heat blows hot. Radio / Cassette, Antenna, Vacuum door locks, Exterior & Interior lights all work. The car starts up smooth and idles as smooth as glass. Its shifts are smooth and steering response is precise. There are no creaks, rattles or weird noises inside or out. This is truly an example you dont want to miss out on. Additional photos will be added to the gallery tomorrow as well as multiple videos.
@AMG5pt4 Thank you for your detailed comment, and compliments. I agree that this is truly a stunning example that is better than what money can buy new today. While some parts are indeed becoming rare, well kept all original examples of these W126 classics are becoming even rarer.
@mikelaca Hello, and thank you for your inquiry. Receipts of all the recent items purchased on the vehicle will be uploaded tomorrow. The work on this car has always been performed by a certified on staff technician.
@Virafp More undercarriage pics will be uploaded tomorrow along with a walk around video. Thank you for your interest in this beautiful example.
$6,750 bid placed by @arjang
$6,500 bid placed by @TheGerman
$5,751 bid placed by @arjang
$5,501 bid placed by @Lfuselier
$5,250 bid placed by @arjang
$5,000 bid placed by @JNicholson
Detail photos of any paint blemishes (chips, scratches, etc.) as well as interior blemishes (wear areas, stains, cracks, scratches, etc.) would be appreciated. In part so bidding is appropriate to the condition, and in part so the winning bidder is not let down in any way. Ditto the previous request for undercarriage photos. Lastly, though it seems the car has been cared for, a list of what is inop and/or not functioning optimally would be appreciated. Example, power locks, window speed, sunroof actions, cassette player, etc. Thank you.
Beautiful SEL. Whatever this sells for will be < anything you could buy new in more ways than one! I would recommend the new owner start finding/buying all the NLA/hard to find parts so this car can be enjoyed and used for many years - rear SLS shocks (NLA), HVAC vacuum pods (mostly NLA), crank position sensor (NLA), front and rear ABS sensors (NLA), EHA, timing chain tensioner, timing chain rails, spare EZL, spare MB fuel pump relay (NLA), spare MB water pump, etc.. Keep this car garaged 100% of the time to avoid inevitable UV damage to the cream beige interior. Nice rare options - ortho seats, rear seat heating, rear sunshade. Unfortunate option (IMO) is ASR.
Michelin tires are always a positive indicator that the owner takes good care of the car.
Are you able to photo and upload pics of the recent service work invoices mentioned in the description?
$4,259 bid placed by @Lfuselier
Being an east coast car some detailed undercarriage pictures would be helpful.
$4,007 bid placed by @SellCLE
$3,757 bid placed by @Lfuselier
$3,500 bid placed by @BD450SL
$1,257 bid placed by @Lfuselier
MBM Insights have been updated, thanks!
@SkiSullivan thank you for catching that. I appreciate it. Also Bruno * not Bruna. Please review and edit the above mentioned issues @thembmarket
this final year white over gray example is the perfect car for anyone looking for a daily driver
Hello - in what regards ? @thembmarket