Highlights

Well-kept Obsidian Black over black leather
High specification including AMG Sports Pack
Recent £4,000 of maintenance including B service
Brand new front rotors, pads and brake lines
Current MOT through September 2027 with no advisories
Potent 382hp 5.5L V8 grand tourer

The Appeal

Few words sum up Mercedes’ handsome V8-powered E500 C207 quite like the word ‘effortless.’ This is a quick yet relaxing grand tourer in the tradition of cars like the SLC, SEC and the original W113 SL.

Finished in popular Obsidian Black metallic over matching leather, this 2009 example benefits from nearly £4,000 of recent work at Mercedes specialist MBS Woolston, including a major B service and a thorough program of mechanical and braking-system maintenance. It is in good order, with only a few light items to note that are not surprising on a tidy 17-year-old car. The seller describes it as the most well-built and relaxing car they have ever owned, noting that it drives like a car 15 years newer.

This is a reluctant sale, but means the buyer benefits from the recent work and a lengthy, advisory-free MOT.

The seller says:

“Lovely, lovely car. It is NOT a sports car but a sleeping lion; it will cruise all day with that naturally aspirated V8 purr, one of the last naturally aspirated V8s, surprisingly economical for a V8. I get 30+ on a run and averaged about 28 during my ownership. It is the most well-screwed-together, relaxing car I have ever owned; it drives like a car 15 years newer and still looks amazing inside and out. In the summer, with pillarless windows down and the sunroof open, it's not far off a convertible! Only (reluctantly) selling because I am getting divorced and the car is going toward divorce lawyer fees!”

Key Information

Mileage: 94,517 miles indicated (supported by MOT history)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
MOT status: valid through September 30th, 2027 with no advisories
Technical specs: 382hp M273 5,461cc V8, seven-speed automatic
Paperwork: handbooks, invoices, V5C
Vehicle no longer on R66ERE plate; reverted to original GP07AMP plate

2026 work by MBS Woolston:

Large B service
Driver's door lock
Sunroof greased
Front level sensors renovated
Rear level sensors replaced
Matching Kumho tires
Brand new front ventilated rotors and pads
All brake lines renewed
New air injection pump
New wiper blades
New driveshaft guibo
New torque arm bushings

Recent work by previous owners, as reported by the seller:

New battery
New front SAM unit
New starter motor
All four AMG wheels professionally refurbished
Matching Kumho tires fitted, all reported in good condition
Auxiliary belt and idlers
Transmission serviced at 78,897 miles

The Detail

4 previous owners
Nearly £4,000 of recent work performed at Mercedes specialist MBS Woolston
List of recent 2026 and previous work detailed above
Large B service completed; nothing flagged regarding the engine
Listed recall completed at Mercedes Southampton in July 2026
All four AMG wheels professionally refurbished prior to current ownership
Smart Obsidian Black metallic paint in good order for age and mileage
A few small stone chips on the hood
Seller notes a couple of slight oxidation marks on the trim between the rear window and rear fixed quarter glass
Small mark on the roof noted
Black leather with high specification, including sunroof and power seats with memory
Fitted with AMG Sport Package, including Agility Control sport suspension
Seller states the interior is in very good condition with everything working
Slight wear on the driver's bolster noted
A few light scratches on the center console and passenger door
Seller reports the underside is in good condition
No advisories on MOT for structure or other areas
Only known fault is an intermittent issue with the passenger-side front parking sensor
Original E500 badge for trunk

Specification includes:

Memory heated front seats
Panoramic sunroof
Front and rear sensors
Auto-dimming mirrors
Tri-zone climate control
Premium sound system
Cruise control

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