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FOR SALE: Three owners and just 71k miles from new, a desirable V8 SEC.
VIEWINGS WELCOME BY APPOINTMENT ONLY /// RECENT PHOTOS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
EQUIPMENT
Classic White paintwork, Royal Blue leather upholstery, 15-hole light alloy wheels, Heated and electrically-adjustable front seats with driver and passenger memory function, Electric sunroof, Electric windows front and rear, Boot-mounted Engel refrigerator (factory option code 307), Limited slip differential, Cruise control, Automatic air conditioning, Self-levelling rear suspension, Leather steering wheel, Wood veneered dash and centre console, Front seat rear luggage nets, Folding rear headrests, ABS, Headlamp washers, Front fog lights, Heated door mirrors with nearside electric adjustment, JVC CD player, Automatic electric aerial, Mercedes first aid kit, Spare alloy wheel, Spare key.
EXTERIOR
This late pre-facelift V8 SEC looks lovely in gleaming Classic White, the coachwork accented with lower panels in matte grey for that period two-tone Mercedes finish. The paint retains a good depth of shine and still looks crisp with only a handful of blemishes to report. This low mileage example has been the current owner’s pride and joy since she purchased it from us back in 2013 but understandably it has since picked up one or two small marks over the years.
To make this is a truly great example there are a couple of areas that in our opinion would benefit from cosmetic attention; a small amount of bubbling has started on both nearside arches, and the rear bumper is showing its age with some light scuff marks to the paint. Some lacquer peel is also visible on the offside rear quarter. The car is priced accordingly taking these and other factors into consideration. As such a low mileage example with the desirable 5-litre V8, this particular SEC represents great value for money.
INTERIOR
A flagship model at the time, the 500SEC was well specified with climatic air conditioning, heated and electric front seats with memory, cruise control, an electric sunroof and electric windows, this particular car also boasting the rare factory option ‘307’ – a refrigerated cool box mounted in the boot! The lavish interior is further appointed with padded armrests front and rear, glossy walnut trim, a leather steering wheel, and CD player.
The Royal Blue upholstery makes for a striking contrast against the bright white exterior. Despite now 35 years old the leather remains surprisingly supple, with only a handful of discreet marks to report front and rear. Up above, the headlining has begun to sag (a common W126 issue) and glancing across the dash a perfectionist may note minor defects to the lacquered wood trim.
ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
The 500SEC has a wonderfully smooth V8, and the engine bay of this example is tidy with no signs of excessive wear to report. Out on the road, the four-speed automatic ‘box operates well with smooth changes through every gear. The car was last serviced in June 2020 and has just arrived back from a full check over and light re-commissioning at Tim Purslow Mercedes, the invoice for this work totalling in excess of £2, 600. The MOT is valid until December 2021 however we do understand that further mechanical fettling will be required if the car is to be put back into regular use.
WHEELS, TYRES AND BRAKES
The factory 15-hole alloy wheels appear in nice original condition but do present with some age-related wear including a few expected curb marks. The tyres and brakes have been checked and are all in fine operational condition; new brake pads were fitted all round in June 2020 and the brake fluid has just been changed at the current mileage.
Other recent underside work includes the replacement of both front suspension arm guide rods, both front lower balljoint gaiters, the front-to-rear fuel line, gear linkage bush, steering damper, and a small amount of welding to the nearside front inner wing – all carried out at Tim Purslow.
HISTORY FILE
This charming 500SEC was first registered in October 1985. It has now driven just 71k miles in the hands of only three registered keepers, the current owner having purchased it from us back in 2013. Up until the last couple of years the car has always been in general use and as such has been maintained accordingly. It was last serviced in June 2020 just a few hundred miles ago; work included an oil and filter change, new spark plugs, and new brake pads all round.
Upon arrival with us the car was sent to our trusted marque specialist, Tim Purslow Mercedes, for them to check the car over and remedy any MOT failures. The current owner has now spent in excess of £2, 600 with Tim Purslow preparing the car for sale. However, to lift the car further some additional cosmetic and mechanical work will be required if it is to be put back into regular use. Unfortunately, the current owner is no longer in a position to have any additional work carried out, and so these factors have been reflected in the price.
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