This 1991 Mercedes Benz 560 SEL is a well-sorted example with 115K miles and extensive recent maintenance. Work included new drive belts, new brakes, suspension bushings, repaired power accessories, an oil change, a new set of tires, and more detailed below. The car is accident-free with a very clean interior and comes with a clean CarFax report, all its original books, tool kit, jack, and first aid kit. The seller purchased the car in 2006 with 96k miles and used it as a daily driver for 2 years. He has since driven it on occassion to special events and road trips.

The body is straight with matching VIN numbers on all original body panels. The bumpers and lower body cladding have just been repainted with a full exterior detail, giving the car a fresh appearance. Chrome fender trim was added when new and all trim is present. The only notable flaws are two scratches on the rear license plate panel that were touched up by hand, and one ding on the driver’s side drip rail (shown in photo).

The seller has replaced the headlights and headlight bezels with new OE units to complete the cosmetic freshening. The SEL currently has 17″ AMG wheels that were on the car when purchased. The back wheels do have some clearcoat failure in the rim area (see photo close-up), but fronts are very nice. Tires are Kumho Ecsta with less than 500 miles on them. The original OE 15″ wheels come with the car.

The interior is a strong point and present very nicely. Tan leather is supple and shows no tears, scratches or discoloration. All power options work correctly including; cruise control, climate control, the original Becker radio/cassette player, A/C, sunroof, power door locks, and power seats.

Recent fixes include replacing the right rear window regulator, repairing the cruise control and charging the A/C. These cars are spacious and comfortable, with standard equipment like sunroof, heated seats and mirrors, and reclining rear seat.

All other interior surfaces like door panels and carpet (notice the custom Lloyds floor mats with Mercedes initials) look great. The power window veneer switch panel finish has faded some, but all other wood veneer panels look very good.

The original 5.6 L V8 has been well maintained. This year the car received all new belts—A/C, air pump, alternator, and power steering. The seller is an ASE Master Tech who also executed a fresh oil change and filter, using Mobil1 and OE filter, which he says he’s always used during his ownership.

New valve cover gaskets were just installed. And to keep engine noise down and the bay looking tidy a new hood pad was installed. During this service the A/C was also checked, evacuated and charged. The 4-speed automatic operates smoothly. These put out 238 hp when new and did 0-60 in about 8 seconds—impressive for such a big car.

The seller says driving this car is an absolute joy. The ride is very smooth and controlled with its hydropneumatic self leveling suspension. The seller has just gone through the chassis—installing new sub-frame bushings, rear shock mounts, differential mount, upper and lower shock bushings as well as new motor mounts. New front rotors have been installed along with new front and rear EBC brake pads.