Used Mercedes-Benz 560-Class for Sale in Chicago, IL
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- 115,422 miles
- No accidents, 4 owners, personal use only
- 8cyl automatic
- Panorama Motors (220 mi away)
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Located in Livonia, MI / 220 miles away from Chicago, IL
Panorama Motors Sales 35085 Plymouth Rd Livonia, MI 48150 7**-7**-4*** This is the last year of 1991 Mercedes Benz 560 SEL, clean title, clean Carfax,...
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Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
14 Combined MPG (12 City/16 Highway)
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VIN: WDBCA39E6MA604306
Stock: 2753
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 06-09-2024- 49,610 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
- 8cyl automatic
- Exotic Motor Cars (1,661 mi away)
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Located in Palm Springs, CA / 1,661 miles away from Chicago, IL
Step into a world of timeless elegance and unparalleled luxury with this exquisite 1990 Mercedes-Benz 560-Class 560 SEL, now available at Exotic Motor...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
13 Combined MPG (12 City/16 Highway)
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VIN: WDBCA39E6LA501353
Stock: M1151
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 01-23-2025- 152,042 miles
- No accidents, 3 owners, personal use only
- 8cyl automatic
- Unique Motors (1,729 mi away)
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Located in Kent, WA / 1,729 miles away from Chicago, IL
1991 Mercedes Benz 560SEL 4D Sedan
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
14 Combined MPG (12 City/16 Highway)
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VIN: WDBCA39E2MA576066
Stock: 1592
Certified Pre-Owned: No- 51,300 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
- 8cyl automatic
- Vintage Car Collector (1,740 mi away)
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Located in Glendale, CA / 1,740 miles away from Chicago, IL
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Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
14 Combined MPG (12 City/16 Highway)
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VIN: WDBCA39E5MA597641
Stock: 597641
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 07-25-2023- 70,090 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
- 8cyl automatic
- Vintage Car Collector (1,740 mi away)
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Located in Glendale, CA / 1,740 miles away from Chicago, IL
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
13 Combined MPG (12 City/16 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: WDBCA39EXLA501307
Stock: 501307
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 08-01-2024- Not Priced
- 83,000 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
- 8cyl automatic
- Topsfield Motor Company (853 mi away)
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Located in Topsfield, MA / 853 miles away from Chicago, IL
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
13 Combined MPG (12 City/16 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: WDBCA39E0LA515104
Stock: 5392
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-07-2025
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Consumer Reviews for the Mercedes-Benz 560-Class
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WillyP, 07/20/2019
1990 Mercedes-Benz 560-Class
First things first: be very careful of buying any used Mercedes unaware. There's a saying that the most expensive Mercedes is a cheap Mercedes. The W126 (the Mercedes chassis designation for the 300/380/420/500/560 SE(L), 380/500/560SEC, and 300/350 SD(L) – the "L" means the longer wheelbase sedan) is a very mechanically robust car, one of the best designed and engineered cars you'll … find. Unfortunately, a combination of complexity, expensive parts, and careless (and/or over-reaching) owners means that probably half the cars on the road would not be worth bringing back to fully functional/presentable condition even if they were free. That kind of project may be worthwhile to a few buyers, but for the average person, buy the best car you can find/afford. I'd also steer away any new buyer who isn't either mechanically inclined has access to a good independent mechanic who knows these cars (someone named Helmet, or Fritz). Then have a full inspection, and walk away if there's any question. Common problems on the V8 cars are timing chain service (the guides break, and often take the engine with them), fuel injection issues, transmission leaks (not a hard fix when the transmission is out...), self-leveling suspension issues, and "broken toys" (power accessories, sunroof, etc). The basket cases are easy to pick out; with the in between cars, do your homework on the "just needs a..." car.
With all that aside, these cars have a look and feel that would cost you $200K+ in a new car. Yes, even the mid-level Merc/Audi/BMW has many more toys and features, but the work of the accountants can't be fully masked. You can sense the difference just opening the door and sitting down inside a good example. That "bank vault" feel is often imitated, but seldom duplicated. The driving style continues that: it's never pillowy, like an old American car. Mercedes of old never translated "luxury" to mean just "soft," and driving around pot-holed city streets, it doesn't feel exceptional. In fact, I suspect a number of people could find the ride either too firm (the old-school Cadillac buyer), or the steering and responsiveness numb (the BMW buyer). Once you settle in on the highway though, you'll understand. The steering is accurate and has just the right weight. Bumps big and small are perfectly damped, and everything from sweeping corners to lane changes feel perfectly composed. I own two of these (an SEL and a SEC), and have made 1000+ mile drives in both; I've yet to drive a car I'd rather make those drives in.
At the end of the day, these cars are a screaming value. I'm talking about a well-maintained car – those still don't bring half of what they probably should. That said, they're not cheap even in the best of circumstances, and most are 30+ years old. One would be wise to budget a thousand or so per year towards upkeep and minor repairs, plus having $3-5k in reserve in case of a blown engine or transmission. That said, I've yet to have an engine or transmission go, or even been stranded, in 50,000 miles of driving, both cars having over 200K on them. And then they aren't easy on fuel either (18 is doable in conservative highway driving, but as low as 12 isn't uncommon). Ultimately, to me it's worth the cost. In the long run, for the same money, the closest you'd get is to buy a mid-life used luxury car (take your pick) and trade up every 3-5 years. Those cars generally aren't bad – in fact, on paper they're head and shoulders above – but park them side by side, then drive them, and the difference becomes clear if it wasn't already.
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