Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC - C126, 5.0-litre V8, automatic gearbox, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC, type C126, large 2-door coupé, 5.0-litre V8 fuel-injected engine (type M117) developing approximately 231 bhp, combined with a 4-speed automatic gearbox. Rear-wheel drive. Comfort equipment: power steering, ABS, electric windows, air conditioning, black leather upholstery, wood trim, original 15-hole alloy wheels. First registered on 08 May 1990 - Serial number WDB1260441A545329. odometer reading: 157,286km (not guaranteed, slightly subject to change). French registration document in order. In the hands of its current owner for around ten years. Condition and comments: Presented in a metallic grey colour with black leather interior, a sought after and elegant combination. Start-up and operation without any mechanical faults noted during the test drive. The interior is in generally good condition: leather upholstery with a worn patina, woodwork preserved. Tyres in used condition. The vehicle is roadworthy and functional, with a valid MOT, but with imperfections that need to be taken into account: Right and left fog lamps not fixed, slight impact to right front bumper, medium scratches to left front and front bonnet, scratches to left front of front bumper, right rocker panel not securely fixed, left door trim chrome held in place by a wood screw, rear window chrome trim (fixing key) incorrectly positioned, cracked rear window to be replaced, faulty aerial harness and rear window heater, right-hand door trim pocket incorrectly fitted, front right footrest cover incorrectly fitted, front right seat backrest trim incorrectly fitted, headliner trim to be retightened, central armrest/pocket cover to be replaced, front right seat position selector missing from door trim, air conditioning compressor drive belt missing, left exhaust manifold fixing screw missing, random operation of the engine speed needle on the instrument holder, electrical malfunction of the instrument holder when the headlights are switched on, corrosion near the rear anchorage point of the front left-hand cradle, slight seepage from the rear axle, rev counter inoperative. The vehicle has been kept in a private collection. Technical inspection (19/08/2025): favourable, with minor faults: service brake performance - rear imbalance. Provenance: private collection - Haute-Loire One of the great prestige coupés of the marque with the star, the embodiment of the Mercedes-Benz top-of-the-range of the 1980s-1990s, combining power, comfort and timeless elegance. As this is an "old" vehicle which, although it runs, is used for occasional outings, the buyer is strongly advised to have the usual checks and inspections carried out by a professional before putting it back on the road. Technical inspection, administrative status certificate, Histovec report and other detailed photographs are available on request. Expert for this lot: Mr Florian MOURGUES (FM CONSULTANTS) 07.56.38.02.28 - [email protected] State-qualified automotive expert Approval VE-003881 Expert at the Riom Court of Appeal