HIGHLIGHTS
• Low mileage for year
• Full leather
• Stunning condition with good history
• 5.6 V8 engine.
• Full leather
• Stunning condition with good history
• 5.6 V8 engine.
THE BACKGROUND
The 560 SEC coupe was a luxury coupe built by Mercedes Benz in a period when they were known for bullet proof engineering and all of the luxury additions and technology you would expect from a premium marque.
It was well specced, full of technology and luxurious refinements and was one of the top vehicles in its class making it a hit with top businessmen and women around the world. It did well in the looks and styling department also.
It was well specced, full of technology and luxurious refinements and was one of the top vehicles in its class making it a hit with top businessmen and women around the world. It did well in the looks and styling department also.
THE HISTORY
The car was supplied new by Robinsons Autostar Garage Ltd, the Mercedes main dealer in Norwich, it has had five owners from new and covered a sensible mileage of 109,907 which is nothing for a vehicle of this type.
The previous owner bought the car in 2002 (at 81k miles), having built a garage specifically for it and treasured the car using it only for special occasions during his ownership of 16 years. The current owner bought the car from Edward Hall Mercedes specialist in 2018 with 103,423 miles and has kept the car garaged and used only during the summer months for shows and tours with the Mercedes Benz Owners club.
The previous owner bought the car in 2002 (at 81k miles), having built a garage specifically for it and treasured the car using it only for special occasions during his ownership of 16 years. The current owner bought the car from Edward Hall Mercedes specialist in 2018 with 103,423 miles and has kept the car garaged and used only during the summer months for shows and tours with the Mercedes Benz Owners club.
THE PAPERWORK
The car comes with the original Mercedes wallet with all original books and manuals, it even has the original cassette head cleaner tape which will come with the car . A full Service History comprising of 24 stamps in the service book.
The first 14 service were by the supplying main dealer with all following services by independent MB specialists. The car comes with an excellent history folder including all old MOTs back to 1996 including a recent pass on 26.10.21 with no advisories.
The first 14 service were by the supplying main dealer with all following services by independent MB specialists. The car comes with an excellent history folder including all old MOTs back to 1996 including a recent pass on 26.10.21 with no advisories.
Service History
PDI - 10.08.90 Robinsons
614 miles - 19.9.90 Robinsons
5932 miles – 18.6.91 Robinsons
12579 miles 17.6.92 Robinsons
17498 miles – 19.4.93 Robinsons
24002 miles – 18.11.93 Robinsons
29400 miles – 14.11.94 Robinsons
36419 miles – 29.6.95 Robinsons
42344 miles – 13.12.95 Robinsons
48022 miles – 4.7.96 Robinsons
55004 miles – 07.1.97 Robinsons
61826 miles – 2.8.97 Robinsons
65475 miles – 4.2.98 Robinsons
71980 miles – 2.3.99 Robinsons
76311 miles – 15.12.99 Robinsons
78582 miles – 3.4.01 Jon Paul
82508 miles – 18.6.03 TM Motors
88356 miles – 10.4.06 TM Motors
95464 miles – 20.3.09 TM Motors
101502 miles – 20.9.16 TM Motors
103209 miles – 28.11.18 Edward Hall
105314 miles – 27.8.19 MB of Darlington
107693 miles – 19.10.20 MB of Darlington
109851 miles – 22.10.21 MB of Darlington
Current miles 109907 - Next service due Oct 2022
The car was fully serviced and MOT’d by MB of Darlington at the end of October 21 with no advisories.
THE INTERIOR
The interior is in fantastic condition and completely original with soft leather and dark, rich walnut trim. Unfaded orange instrument needles, bleed free LED display, original ribbed over-mats and Becker stereo.
There is very little wear to the seats, even the drivers bolster is in excellent condition. No signs of any previous leaks or damp to any of the car’s interior, the memory and heated seats are in full working order.
Optional Equipment fitted from factory
251 – Becker Mexico stereo
442 – Driver’s airbag
THE EXTERIOR
The car is finished in Astral Silver with matching grey leather.
As you might expect having won awards at the MB Club SEC day, the condition of this 560 is quite superb. The body is stunning with beautiful Astral Silver paintwork and unmarked bumper chromes and brightwork. Thanks to a lifetime of garaging the bodywork is in fantastic condition. The front and rear screens are original with no delamination or milking and the still wear their ‘Robinsons’ dealer stickers. (as do the number plates).
The tyres are in superb condition having been replaced not long ago at 105,314 miles. Likewise the wheels are in first class condition with a very small amount of curbing but being under their original paint the current owner was reluctant to have them refurbished and keep the car as original as possible.
The tyres are in superb condition having been replaced not long ago at 105,314 miles. Likewise the wheels are in first class condition with a very small amount of curbing but being under their original paint the current owner was reluctant to have them refurbished and keep the car as original as possible.
THE MECHANICS
The driving experience mirrors the car’s condition and drives how they should drive – it’s as tight and crisp as they come. The car starts first time from cold or hot and settles into tick over almost immediately. All warning lights extinguish immediately and runs at a constant temperature with perfect oil pressure.
THE APPEAL
The Mercedes-Benz 560SEC was a top of the line S Coupe manufactured between 1986 and 1991. Powered by a 5.6L V8 engine, the 560 SEC matched power with comfort and refinement. It was well revered at the time and is still today considered a classic amongst many great cars of this era. If your looking to step into a classic Mercedes such as this youll want one that has been cared for appropriately and this example is just that. Low mileage for a 31 year old car, with all the right optional extras, fantastic service history and the condition speaks for itself. Whats not to like?
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