Mercedes Benz W111 250SE Coupé (1966)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
  • 135 photos
• Appraisal: Classic Car Consultants evaluation from 03/2023 with a grade of 2+ available
• Last service: 08/[MISSING: Service year]
• Mileage: The mileage of 9,977 km is verifiable via vehicle inspection reports
• 6.3-liter V8 (M 100) with brake system and suspension from the 300 SEL 6.3 (W109), as recorded in the vehicle documents
• General inspection due in 08/2026 with no defects found

Facts & Specifications

• Model: Mercedes-Benz 250 SE Coupé (W111)
• Year of manufacture: 1966
• First registration: USA, July 1, 1966
• Engine: 6.3-liter V8 (M 100) with 250 PS (184 kW)
• Transmission: Automatic
• Exterior color: Dark blue
• Interior: Seats and door panels in brown leather, blue carpet,
• TÜV valid through August 2028, H license plate
• Features:
  • Dashboard with wood trim
  • VDO round gauges
  • Steering wheel with horn ring
  • Manual windows
  • 15-inch Mercedes-Benz steel wheels with hubcaps
• The following modifications were made:
  • Modified M 100 engine (M 100.981) with 6,289 ccm, registered
  • Modified brake system and modified suspension from the W109 300 SEL 6.3, registered
  • Reinforced front and rear springs from Daimler-Benz, registered
  • 215/65 R15 tires on original 15-inch Mercedes-Benz steel rims, registered

Condition

Exterior

• Exterior color is dark blue
• Fully repainted as part of a complete rebuild
• According to the seller, there is no known accident damage
• The body is in extremely good, nearly like-new condition with only minimal signs of wear
• No rust is known

Interior

• Seats and door panels in brown, carpet in blue, dashboard with wood trim
• The interior is in a very well-maintained original condition with only a slight patina
• All features are fully functional

Mechanics

• The vehicle is road-ready and registered
• The engine is not original. It is equipped with the registered 6.3-liter V8, type M 100
• The engine has been overhauled and runs flawlessly
• The automatic transmission shifts smoothly
• General inspection in 08/2026 by DEKRA with no defects found
• No technical defects are known
• Last maintenance: 08/[MISSING: Service year]

History

Ownership History

• According to the seller, 2 owners in total; current owner since [TO BE CLARIFIED: Owner since]
• First registered 07/1966 in the U.S.
• 03/2023: 8,355 km according to inspection report
• 08/2026: 9,968 km according to the vehicle inspection report
• Current odometer reading: 9,977 km

Service history

• 08/[MISSING: Service year]: Last service
• Service records complete

Documents

• Certificate of Registration, Part I
• DEKRA Vehicle Inspection Report dated August 25, 2026
• Vehicle appraisal by Classic Car Consultants, prepared by TÜ Taunus, dated March 17, 2023

Summary

For sale is a 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 SE Coupé (W111) that was originally registered in the U.S. The original engine was replaced with a 6.3-liter M 100 V8 producing 250 PS. The braking system and suspension are from the 300 SEL 6.3; all modifications are registered. The engine has been overhauled and runs flawlessly. The body was repainted as part of a complete restoration and is in extremely good, nearly like-new condition. The interior is original and very well-maintained, with a light patina. The general inspection in August 2026 revealed no defects; the TÜV certification is valid through August 2028. An appraisal by Classic Car Consultants rates the vehicle a 2+. The coupe is aimed at buyers looking for a W111 with a registered V8.