1991 Mercedes-benz 560sec Base Coupe 2-door 5.6l on 2040-cars

Year:1991 Mileage:281481 Color: Gold /
Tan

Location:

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

1991 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC Base Coupe 2-Door 5.6L, image 1

1991 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC Base Coupe 2-Door 5.6L, image 2

1991 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC Base Coupe 2-Door 5.6L, image 3

1991 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC Base Coupe 2-Door 5.6L, image 4

1991 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC Base Coupe 2-Door 5.6L, image 5

1991 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC Base Coupe 2-Door 5.6L, image 6

1991 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC Base Coupe 2-Door 5.6L, image 7

Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:5.6L 8 Cylinder Gasoline Fuel
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller

VIN: WDBCA45E7MA581114 Year: 1991
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: 500-Series
Trim: Base Coupe 2 Dr
Options: Sunroof
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes
Drive Type: RWD
Power Options: Air Conditioning
Mileage: 281,481
Exterior Color: Gold
Interior Color: Tan
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Number of Cylinders: 8

Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ...

Although high mileage, this 560 SEC is still in good condition and shows that it has lived a well maintained life. 1991 was the final year for the W126 coupe and was the only one to have a passenger air bag, if you're looking for an SEC this is the year to own. I have owned it for 2 1/2 years and it is still my daily driver (I've put on about 6,000 miles a year).

Now for the details:

I updated to the CLS wheels that you see in the photo including all 4 new tires in the past 6 months (about 3,000 miles on them).
The air conditioning system was upgraded to R134 and does typically leak down over the winter - I have just been recharging it for the Arizona summers but you may want to consider finding the leak.
It has had a rough idle the whole time I have owned it, which is something I have simply lived with.
The rear air suspension has too much bounce and the accumulators need to be replaced (about $110 ea in parts).
The headliner suffers a very common problem, the glue has come loose and is drooping in the rear - there are DIY repairs instructions posted on the web.
I replaced the rear rotors and discs about 2,500 miles ago and at that time the fronts were still about 40%.
All of the power windows options work - windows, sunroof and seats.
The seat belt extenders were working when I bought the car and both stopped the same day, I suspect a switch issue but do not know.
The drivers seat has a two tears and you can see them in the photos - the rest of the seats are in very good condition for the age and mileage.
There is a small quarter sized ding at the top of the drivers side fenders - other than that the body is excellent.

Whether this is a project car for a rebuild or a car that you want to maintain and drive as is, this is a great candidate and a good example of how well the W126 series and the 560 motor can go for hundreds of thousands of miles.

Please feel free to inquire with more detailed questions or request additional photos.

I reserve the right to end the auction early.

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