Highlights

The original E-Class AMG super saloon
Extensive history file with lots of recent work
Serviced in November 2025
Recent £4,200 on engine work since late 2024
Large history with stamped service book
Taken to the Le Mans 24 Hours in 2025 and reportedly performed faultlessly
MOT valid to March 2027

The Appeal

After burning the midnight oil engineering a series of exquisitely-wrought saloons in the 80s and 90s, perhaps Mercedes’ engineers deserved to wig out a bit. That can be the only explanation for this car, the original E55 super saloon. Successive E55s would be more powerful, but it was this car, the W201, that set the template for an utterly bonkers tyre-smoking saloon that was entertaining in a way that its rivals simply forgot to be.

The heart of the W201 E55 is AMG’s hand-built engine, based on Mercedes’ rumbling 5.4L M113 V8. It’s good for 350bhp, all mixed with the sort of luxury you expect from a high-end E-Class flagship. Classically painted in Brilliant Silver with a black leather cabin, this 2000 car is the kind you want to find - a factory standard, well kept saloon with plenty of evidence of investment by previous keepers.

The current one acquired it in late 2024. Invoices show that he hasn’t skimped on maintenance, expending over £4,000 on engine work including a timing chain. That has built on the attention of previous keepers which is shown in photos and detailed below. There is a run of servicing up to November 2025 to support the mileage. We’re told that the car recently completed a trip to Le Mans Classic without fault. The MOT runs to March 2027 with a few minor points to note.

The vendor says:

“Mechanically the car is great. The engine work carried out late 2025 means it is running perfect. Car has been decatted. Air con compressor needs replacing. Rear springs are a bit squeaky at the moment (advisory on the MOT). Could do with a wheel balance, slight vibration at 55mph.

“Finally, how would you summarise the vehicle? Car is great to drive and has been great to own. It's very comfortable, sounds amazing and can cover miles effortlessly with bags of torque. We took it to Le Mans 24 in 2025 and it performed faultlessly. Gets lots of attention and oozes kerb side appeal.Very rare car, unlikely to see another on the road.”

Key Information

Mileage: 111,812 miles (unwarranted)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
MOT status: valid until 7 March 2027 with advisories to note
Technical specs: M113 5,439cc 350bhp V8 petrol, five-speed automatic
Paperwork: Receipts available for work carried out during current and previous ownership, service book, handbooks, handwritten list of 2021 work

Summary of recent work since November 2024 (further details in photos):

Valve Stem Seals
Spark Plugs
Timing Chain
Crank Case Pulley
Fuel pump and fuel filter replacement
Fuel Lines replacement
Wheels refurbed and diamond cut
Tyres replaced (Michelin PS5's all round)

Summary of work by previous keepers advised by seller (further details in photos):

Throttle body replacement
New oil cooler
Engine mounts
New radiator/waterpump/thermostat
New aux belt and tensioners

Service history (further details in photos):

11/25 - unknown - AMF Automotive
05/25 - 107,427 miles - Regency Motors
01/25 - unknown - ? & T Motor Sparts
10/23 - 103,165 miles - Denovan Motor Company
06/22 - 99,440 miles- Denovan Motor Company
07/09 - 97,212 miles - Mercedes-Benz
05/07 - 87,615 miles - Mercedes-Benz
06/06 - 62,482 miles - Mercedes-Benz
03/06 - 51,021 miles - Mercedes-Benz
12/05 - 39,432 miles - Mercedes-Benz
06/05 - 22,961 miles - Mercedes-Benz
08/02 - 16,903 miles - Mercedes-Benz

The Detail

Brilliant Silver metallic with some age to note to paintwork including front bumper
Some misting to note to headlights as shown
Bodywork as shown and described below
‘Monobloc’ alloys refurbished in 2024 and fitted with new tyres
Valve stem seals, spark plugs, timing chain, and crankcase pulley replaced in late 2025 at a cost of £4,200
Fuel pump, fuel filter, and fuel lines replaced during current ownership
Wheels refurbished and diamond cut during current ownership
New Michelin Pilot Sport 5 tyres fitted all round since late 2024
Car has been decatted
Vendor states the exterior presents well but could benefit from a polish
Lacquer peel noted on the roof rails
Two small rust spots on the driver's side front and rear door sills
Small scuff on the driver's side bumper trim piece — replacement part available
Small crack in the number plate bracket
Rust spot on the boot lid behind the number plate
The vendor states the underside is very clean
No structural advisories on MOT
Interior described by the vendor as generally in good condition
Back leather interior in good general order
Seats reported to be free from tears or rips
DAB head unit fitted; TV screens in headrests (currently disconnected)
Headliner starting to sag at the rear
No warning lights on the dashboard we are told
Air conditioning compressor needs replacing
Slight vibration at 55 mph — may benefit from a wheel balance
Rear springs slightly squeaky — noted as an MOT advisory

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