Highlights

Nautical Blue metallic car in very good condition
Completely standard and unmodified throughout
Attractive and well kept grey leather interior with walnut veneers
High specification car with electric memory front seats with heating
Impressive history file including original bill of sale, logbook, and handbooks
Service book with 21 stamps and accompanying receipts
Garaged throughout its life
Only five registered keepers
Current MOT valid to February 2027
Eligible for Historic Vehicle status based on build date

The Appeal

At close to £40,000 new (£120,000 now), this 1986 500SEC was nudging up against the price of a brand new Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. And with good reason, because these cars were engineered and built without compromise.

It’s a point proven by this highly preserved 1986 Nautical Blue car. The colour is complemented by contrasting silver grey ‘Sacco Planks,’ grey leather, walnut veneers and a set of Mexican Hat alloys. Throughout it is very well kept and a credit to its handful of keepers.

The vendor acquired the car in 2020 and has continued the practice of the previous keeper in garaging it and maintaining it properly. The service book shows a run of stamps to support the mileage and the current MOT contains no advisories. That test could be the car’s last if the buyer wishes. Based on an August 1985 build date, the car is eligible for Historic Vehicle status.

As a 5L C126, this majestic grand tourer has the pace to match the style. Definitely one for the enthusiasts and collectors.

The vendor says:

“The car has been pampered all its life and is truly stunning, very recent paint correction carried out, it's been kept inside all its life with massive amounts of paperwork that includes original bill of sale and logbook, all Mercedes booklets and a full service book. I actually bought the car to build a SEC AMG evocation, but it's too nice to spoil!!!!!”

Key Information

Mileage: 139,000 miles (supported by service history documentation, not warranted)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
MOT status: valid to 24th February 2027 with no advisories, eligible for HV status
Technical specs: 300bhp 4,973cc M117 V8 petrol, four-speed automatic
Paperwork: Original bill of sale, original logbook, all Mercedes booklets, and service book with 21 stamps and receipts

The Detail

Nautical Blue metallic with recent paint correction completed
The vendor states the paintwork is in showroom condition
Bodywork and fittings in good order with arches, sills and panel edges as shown
No structural advisories on MOT
Full grey leather interior in very good condition as shown
A cover near the rear screen has likely been damaged by moths
Vendor reports no rust underneath, with the underside in very good condition
Buyers should check photos to verify this statement
Vendor states the car is mechanically very good
We are told that the car is factory standard and everything works
ULEZ free and tax exempt according to seller (see above)
Car is not currently registered as a Historic Vehicle according to V5, but appears to be eligible (buyers should check)
‘Mexican Hat’ alloys in very good condition with matching spare
Fitted with electric front seats with memory and heating and electric sunroof

The vendor says:

“Paintwork is beautiful, showroom condition. No rust underneath and very good condition

“Interior is beautiful, seats and carpets are very good, only problem is a cover near rear screen that has probably been attacked by moths, its all standard and everything works!!

“Mechanically the vehicle again is very good and factory standard, huge amount of service history to include 21 service book stamps and receipts as the book is full.”

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