Mercedes Benz 500 SEC C126 (1991)

A 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC (C126) is for sale in gray with black leather interior.

Highlights:

• Well-maintained 500 SEC in an attractive color combination
• Second-hand and always family-owned (the brother-in-law of the current owner bought the car in 1991 as a demonstration vehicle, and the current owner took it over in 1993)
• Service history available
• Extensive and fully functional equipment
• Last service in November 2025
• Brake system including discs and pads as well as shock absorbers renewed one year ago
• Retrofitted stainless steel exhaust system
• Cold start control
• Immobilizer retrofitted
• Radio and sound system modernized
• Air conditioning converted to current standard
• Lowered (subtle)

General information about the vehicle

• Year of manufacture: 1991
• First registration: Germany, 1991
• Location: 77830 Bühlertal, Germany
• Number of vehicle owners: 2 (family-owned since initial registration)
• Accident-free
• H license plate
• TÜV until 09/2026
• Registered
• Ready to drive

Model history

With the W126 series, Mercedes-Benz introduced the second generation of the S-Class in 1979 – a milestone in technology, comfort, and design. From 1981, the elegant C126 coupé was added to the series: the 500 SEC. This model combined a powerful V8 engine with timeless lines and a luxurious interior. A total of over 74,000 coupés were built, making the SEC one of the brand's most sought-after luxury coupés to this day.

Facts

Exterior & interior:

• Exterior color: Gray
• Interior: black leather upholstery, well-maintained condition with minor signs of wear
• Repainted: Partially repainted (cosmetic repainting)

Engine and transmission:

• 5.0-liter V8 engine with 245 hp
• Automatic transmission
• Last service: 11/2025

Mileage:

• Mileage: 385,028 km
• Mileage verifiable: Yes
• Service history: available

Documentation:

• German vehicle documents
• TÜV reports
• Service history
• Service reports, invoices

Tires, bodywork & underbody:

• Tires: approx. 7 mm tread
• Bodywork: good condition, only minimal age-related signs of wear
• Underbody: good condition, no known rust
• Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insight into the condition of the vehicle.

Known defects

• Battery is approx. 6 years old, replacement is recommended
• Otherwise, no defects are known
• Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insight into the condition of the vehicle.

Summary

For sale is a very well-maintained 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC (C126) in the classic color combination of gray with black leather interior. The vehicle is second-hand and has always been family-owned. Its history is documented, including a full service history and regular servicing – most recently in November 2025. The car has an H license plate and is registered. Visually and technically, the 500 SEC is in very good condition. It is a harmonious vehicle with extensive documented investments. An all-round stylish classic for connoisseurs of Mercedes luxury cars.