Highlights
- Top specification 400bhp V12 four seat coupe
- Very rare find particularly in this condition
- Well maintained with large history file
- Recently serviced with new springs, brakes, and filters
- In current ownership since 2022
The Appeal
TRhe W140 600SEC was Mercedes-Benz’ technological tour de force. It is arguably the high point of the time when the company was led by engineers rather than those with a more pragmatic approach to the cost/benefit equation. The whole W140 S-Class project cost Mercedes £1 billion.
This flagship car featured the firm’s 6L 400bhp M120 V12 plus the sort of luxury technology driven by the word ‘effortless.’ Whatever can be powered by electrics or pneumatics in this low-mileage Signal Red car, is. And it all works perfectly, but then those engineers made sure it would.
The vendor acquired this car in 2022 and has used it sparingly. UK MOT and DVLA records show only six registered keepers and low documented mileage. The low use pays off in the condition, with the bodywork and interior showing few signs of its 32 years.
If you want to sample the high water mark of Mercedes engineering era then the W140 600SEC it. These are rare cars and this is one looks impressive.
History and Paperwork
- First registered in UK 1st August 1993
- Six registered UK keepers
- Vendor acquired the car in November 2022
- Currently located in Ireland
- VIN number WDB1400762A139239
- Last UK MOT expired 5th August 2023 with no advisories
- 64,888 miles in last MOT test
- Large history file as shown in photos
- Factory handbooks and wallet
- Two key fobs and fob box as shown
- V5C
The Condition
- Signal Red paintwork presents well for a car of this age and mileage
- Paintwork shows light stone chips and other marks such as door and fuel filler edge chips
- Bodywork is in good order for age with light bubbling to note to the offside rear arch
- There is also an area of damage to the front offside wheel arch as shown
- Fitted with AMG Monobloc 18in alloy wheels with polished rims
- Wheels are well presented with slight blemishes to note in the photos
- Beige leather interior with matching headlining and carpets in good order
- Slight wear to usual high traffic areas such as driver’s bolster as shown
- Some marks to sunroof headlining trim as shown
- Rear end of headlining appears to be loose as shown
- Fitted with operational rear blind
- Pneumatic massage seats functioning
- Vendor states that all features including rear view mirror are electric or pneumatic
- Fitted with car phone including the owner’s handbook
- Pioneer stereo fitted
- Walnut veneers to doors, dashboard and console
The Mechanics
- 5,973cc M120 400bhp V12 engine
- 4G-TRONIC 4spd automatic transmission
- No mechanical modifications with the vendor stating the car is standard
- Vendor states that the car drives very smoothly with effortless power
- Recent service and other work detailed below
- Good history file as shown in photos
Recent maintenance includes:
- New front springs
- New rear brake pads
- Oil change
- New air filter
- New fuel filter
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