Highlights
- Advisory-free MOT valid until 21st March 2025
- A sought-after modern classic
- Underwent a comprehensive rebuild and respray from 2003-2006
- Dry stored and maintained by the owner since they acquired it in 2005
- Less than 1,000 miles since the car returned to the road in 2006
The Appeal
The Mercedes-Benz E500 is a car of contrasts. It may appear modest at first glance, almost indistinguishable from other models in the W124 series. However, under the bonnet lies a 5.0-litre V8 engine, producing 322 horsepower, transforming this saloon into a sports car in disguise. This ‘90s Q-car remains ever-popular to this day and is a rare sight in the UK.
This 1992 example has been carefully maintained by its current owner since they acquired it as an unfinished project in 2004. Having been subject to an accident (although not extensively damaged) in 2002, it underwent comprehensive repair work which the vendor completed to a very high standard. Since returning to the road in 2006, the vendor has used the car very sparingly, storing it in their garage to preserve its fantastic condition. Complete with an advisory-free MOT, it’s ready to enjoy.
History and Paperwork
- UK-imported in 1996
- Left-hand drive
- Fully rebuilt and resprayed in 2003 following an accident the previous year
- Acquired by the vendor as a project in 2004
- Returned to the road by 2006
- Used sparingly throughout the vendor’s tenure - covering less than 1,000 miles
- Mechanically maintained by the owner
- The speedometer was replaced when the car was imported from Germany so the true mileage is reportedly around 80,000
- MOT valid until 21st March 2025 (with no advisories)
The Condition
- Impeccably preserved following its rebuild
- The bodywork is very straight and the panels fit well
- While the paint is now two decades old, it continues to present very well
- AMG alloy wheels fitted and in lovely condition
- The sunroof has recently been repaired by a Mercedes-Benz specialist although a new switch is on backorder so it cannot currently be opened
- The interior is generally in good order with no notable wear to the black leather upholstery
- The controls and woodwork are really smart
The Mechanics
- 5.0-litre V8 petrol engine
- Automatic transmission with four gears
- The vendor reports that the car drives very well
- No advisories were recorded during the last MOT test
- Used sparingly for the past twenty years and therefore it would likely benefit from a long run
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