Mercedes Benz W140 600 SEL (1992)
Mercedes Benz W140 600 SEL (1992), V12, collector's vehicle, partially overhauled engine, very extensive equipment
Overview
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A Mercedes-Benz 600 SEL (W140) from 1992 is for sale in nautical blue with a black leather interior.
Highlights:
- This W140 has the top-of-the-range engine at the time, the 6-litre V12 engine.
- Extensive equipment, including on-board computer radio with remote control, rare curtains on the rear doors, auxiliary heating, full leather, cruise control, heated seats front and rear, electrically adjustable seats also in the rear
- This is a collector's vehicle in very good condition.
- The engine has been partially overhauled: the cylinder head has been reconditioned and the gaskets replaced, the timing chains replaced, the water and oil pumps replaced, and the radiator replaced
- In addition, the following work has been carried out:
- Transmission overhauled
- Starter motor overhauled
- Alternator overhauled and V-belt replaced
- Oil level sensor replaced
- Oil pan gasket replaced
- A new amplifier for the radio is currently being installed, which is why the radio is not currently installed
- Rare original AMG Aero 2 rims are fitted
- H license plate and TÜV until 12/2026
General information about the vehicle
- Year of manufacture: 1992
- First registration: Germany, 1992
- Location: 26382 Wilhelmshaven, Germany
- Number of previous owners: 4
- Accident-free
- Registered
- H license plate
- TÜV until 12/2026
- Ready to drive
Model history
The Mercedes-Benz W140 series was produced from 1991 to 1998 as the brand's flagship model. It was available as a sedan with a short and long wheelbase and as a coupe. It celebrated its premiere in 1991 at the Geneva Motor Show. In 1993, the model designation was changed to "S," and in 1996, the coupé was renamed the "CL-Class." A total of over 430,000 vehicles were built. Production ended in 1998 with the introduction of the W220 and C215 series. The W140 is still regarded today as a symbol of the highest engineering excellence and comfort. The top model in the series is the 600 SEL with its 6.0-litre twelve-cylinder engine.
Facts
Exterior & interior:
- Exterior color: Nautical blue (929)
- Interior: Black leather interior, very well maintained with only a few minor signs of wear
- Repaint: Partially repainted
Engine and transmission:
- 6.0-litre V12 engine with 408 hp
- Automatic transmission (has already been overhauled)
- Replacement engine: No
- Last service: 06/2025
Mileage:
- Mileage: 288,165 km
- Verifiable
Documentation
- German vehicle documents
- Service history available, but not complete
- Service history up to approx. 200,000 km, thereafter receipts and handwritten documentation
Tires, bodywork & underbody:
- Tires: good tread
- Body: very good condition, only a few minor signs of wear
- Underbody: good condition with no rust
Please view the photo gallery for further insights into the condition of the vehicle.
Known defects:
- This is a very well-maintained collector's vehicle. There are no known defects.
Please view the photo gallery for further insights into the condition of the vehicle.
Summary
A Mercedes-Benz 600 SEL (W140) in nautical blue with H license plate, TÜV until the end of 2026, and a comprehensive history is for sale. This is a vehicle from a collection that stands out for its extensive equipment, including the rare rear curtains and auxiliary heating. The car has always been well maintained and a lot has been invested in it, including a partial overhaul of the engine and a transmission overhaul. With its powerful V12 engine, luxurious equipment, and outstanding condition, this vehicle is not only a comfortable touring car but also a prestigious classic with potential for appreciation.
Vehicle videos
Kickdown check
- Kickdown photographer was on site
- Video of the vehicle available
- Main inspection
- Milage trackable
- Current service performed



Comments of this past auction
Hallo. Wie viele Vorbesitzer? Raucher-/Nichtraucherfahrzeug? Gruß
Hallo, der Verkäufer ist der 4. Besitzer. Es handelt sich um ein Nichtraucherfahrzeug. Beste Grüße - Kickdown Team
Technik: Die Baureihe 140 von Mercedes-Benz bezeichnet Fahrzeuge der Oberklasse, die im März 1991 als Nachfolger der Baureihe 126 auf dem Genfer Auto-Salon debütierten. Sie wurde unter der Bezeichnung Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse zwischen Juli 1991 und September 1998 gebaut. Das Fahrzeug wurde als Limousine (W 140), verlängerte Limousine (V 140) und als Coupé (C 140) angeboten. Es wurden 406.717 Limousinen und 26.025 Coupés hergestellt, davon wurden über 100.000 Fahrzeuge in Deutschland abgesetzt. Seit etwa 1996 gab es eine Pullman-Limousine des Herstellers als Repräsentationsfahrzeug, siehe auch Abschnitt S 600 Pullman. Für Papst Johannes Paul II. wurde 1997 eine Sonderanfertigung ausgeliefert, ein S 500 lang Landaulet. LG Tom