Highlights

Smartly presented inside, out and underneath
Appears exceedingly original, with no customisation or later additions we could discern
Highly specced with PARKTRONIC, APS Autopilot Navigation and a boot-mounted CD changer amongst a raft of other equipment
Retains its original paperwork, First Aid Kit, toolkit, full set of keys, IDENTI-KARTE and radio code card

The Appeal

Throughout its various manifestations over the years, the S-Class has always been Mercedes-Benz’s way of showing off just what they’re capable of and the W140 was, without doubt, one of the most advanced cars in the world in its day.

Equipped with a vast array of optional extras and finished in the pleasing colour scheme of Black Metallic (199U), this 1996 S500 is a fantastic example that has clearly been cherished its whole life.

The History and Paperwork

Originally supplied to Lueg, Bochum, Germany
Offered for sale in the Netherlands and we’re informed it retains all of its German paperwork
Will be supplied with a German TUV
Original book pack present, including a record of past servicing that bears numerous stamps for the first few years of its life, suggesting much of its mileage was covered in this period
The digital odometer now reads 165,691 kilometres

The Interior

Trimmed in Black (251A) leather
Zebrano woodwork
Equipped with APS Autopilot Navigation
Boot-mounted CD changer
Electric rear roller blind
Heated front seats and air conditioning
Cruise control
The upholstery looks to be in very good order with nothing to report besides the light wear you’d expect to see on a car this age
Inside the cabin and boot, the carpeting remains very serviceable
The toolkit and warning triangle can still be found in the boot along with a spare wheel
The dashboard and interior trim appear in really good order with minimal wear
The headlining remains really smart and there is an electric sunroof fitted
Overall, this interior is in fantastic condition considering its age and with all the tech, feels more contemporary than you might expect

The Exterior

Black Metallic (199U) paintwork
Besides the odd very small blemish commensurate with age, the paint and bodywork looks to be in really fine order
We’re informed that the front wings and the boot have been repainted and they match well
The vendor reports that the paintwork has had a protective ceramic coating applied
All of the chrome trims, including the grille, appear really smart
Bootlid type designation de-selected from new, lending it a cleaner look
We couldn’t see any obvious signs of damage or corrosion and the vendor reports that the bodywork is in very fine shape
The underside appears very sound indeed
The alloy wheels are in very fine shape and are shod with Michelin Pilot HX tyres

The Mechanics

5.0-litre V8 petrol engine
Automatic gearbox
We understand that this car drives well with no issues to report
APS Autopilot Navigation system

Summary

Given its fine condition and sheer quantity of onboard tech, It’s hard to believe this S-Class is now 27 years old. If a W140 has always been on your wishlist, this would be a great example to add to your collection.

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