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1991 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEL 6.0 AMG

Sold at RM Sotheby's on Aug. 19, 2023, offered with no reserve.

$179,200Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $160,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

The car

Year
1991
Make and model
Mercedes-Benz S-Class W111 to W126 and coupes
Generation
W126 and C126
Version
560 SEL
VIN
WDB1260391A547802
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 75 comparable sales, 524% over its top.

Middle half of sales$8,800 to $25,625
Median$14,500
Sales behind it75Likely

From 75 sales of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class W111 to W126 and coupes 560 SEL (W126 and C126) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $8,800 and $25,625.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
35k-Mile 1991 Mercedes-Benz 560SELBring a Trailer, Nov. 7, 2026Bring a TrailerNov. 7, 2026$26,250
49k-Mile 1991 Mercedes-Benz 560SELBring a Trailer, Oct. 29, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 29, 2026$36,500
1991 Mercedes-Benz 560SELBring a Trailer, Oct. 15, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 15, 2026$24,000
1991 Mercedes-Benz 560SELBring a Trailer, Aug. 15, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 15, 2026$42,500
1991 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL 6.0 AMGBring a Trailer, May 25, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 25, 2026$165,000
1991 Mercedes-Benz 560SELMecum, May 8, 2026MecumMay 8, 2026$10,500
1991 Mercedes-Benz 560SELBring a Trailer, April 21, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 21, 2026$8,500
1991 Mercedes-Benz 560SELBring a Trailer, Dec. 29, 2025Bring a TrailerDec. 29, 2025$21,700

This car's historyConfirmed

Matched across sales by VIN.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
Aug. 19, 2023Sold (this sale)RM Sotheby'sRM Sotheby's$179,200
Sept. 21, 2025Did not sellBring a TrailerBring a Trailer$115,000 high bid
Jan. 24, 2026Did not sellBring a TrailerBring a Trailer$104,008 high bid
May 25, 2026SoldBring a TrailerBring a Trailer$165,000