Highlights

Commissioned and owned by ex-President of Malawi
Elevated specification S320 with S600 interior
Very well maintained with lots of recent work
Recent timing chains, tensioners, servicing, discs/pads, mounts and all fluids
MOT to November 2025
Slightly lowered and sits on S55 Monoblocks

The Appeal

If you needed any further proof that Mercedes-Benz’ W140 was built to exacting standards to suit the most elevated in world society, then here it is. This beautifully preserved S320 LWB was specially built for Dr Bakili Muluzi, who was President of Malawi between 1994 and 2004.

Even for a very expensive car known for its bespoke specifications, it is a genuine one-off. The factory specification includes a S600 two-tone grey leather interior, ultra rare walnut B post and ash tray trims, a champagne chiller - but of course - and Bose surround sound. When you’re a busy President, clearly you need to relax when the situation allows.

The car is now correctly UK registered and in superb condition. The history file is similarly impressive with a long list of recent work including regular changes of all fluids plus new brake discs and pads all round and timing chain and tensioner replacement. The current keeper has improved the stance a little from the sedate style favoured by Dr Muluzi by lowering it slightly and adding S55 Monoblocks. It definitely adds to the appeal as the photographs show.

Freshly serviced and equipped with a long MOT to November 2025, this is a chance to take your executive motoring to Presidential levels.

The History and Paperwork

First registered in 1998
We are told the car was ordered new in the UK to UK specification
Exported to Malawi soon after registration in 1998
Commissioned and first owned by Dr Bakili Muluzi, President of Malawi 1994 to 2004
First registered in the UK in June 2006 after he left power
He used the car when he was resident in London, where we are told he still lives
Bespoke factory specification with highlights summarised below and shown in photos
Five registered keepers
Current keeper since July 2023
Original Malawi registration documents in Dr Muluzi’s name
Correspondence between DVLA and Malawi High Commission, London
Recent oil and filter change prior to sale
MOT to 8th November 2025 with one minor advisories and 113,121 miles on test
Recent maintenance summarised below

The Condition

Dark grey metallic paintwork with lighter grey ‘Sacco planks’ on very good order
Paintwork presents well with only light marks to note on bumpers as shown
Vendor suggests repainting the bumpers to bring up to standard of the rest of the car
Bodywork presents very well with straight panels with no reported accident damage
Badged as a S500 but vendor and HPI check confirm this is a S320
Uprated to 18in S55 Monoblock alloys in good order
Alloys show some light marks to a couple of rims that could be refurbished
Fitted with quality Kumho tyres showing plenty of remaining tread
Underside in very good order with no structural advisories on current test
Very high specification and factory-standard interior in superb condition
Trimmed to S600 specification including two-tone grey leather
Unmodified interior including original factory premium stereo with Bose surround sound
Rear electric blind, rare walnut B post trim and ashtrays amongst the extensive features
Champagne frigid fitted to rear of car’s interior
Electric front seats with memory function
Extensive wood veneers in very good order throughout
Rouched leather door cards in good order
LWB body style with extra rear legroom as shown
Glass sunroof and well kept headlining
There is a small mark on the windscreen as shown in photographs

The Mechanics

3,199cc M104 6cyl 228bhp engine
5spd 5G-TRONIC automatic gearbox
Well maintained car with recent oil and filter change
Long list of recent work summarised below
No reported running or driving issues
One minor point to note on current MOT

Maintenance and servicing since 2021:

Engine and gearbox oil change several times
New thermostat
Timing chain and tensioner
New discs and pads all round
Rear hydraulic shock absorbers
Attention to self levelling suspension using OEM parts
Brake and differential fluids
Auxiliary belts
Spark plugs
Engine and gearbox mounts

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