1995 MERCEDES-BENZ (W124) E500

KEY FACTS

• A particularly smart, rust-free example of the modern classic ‘super saloon’, which was initially developed in collaboration with Porsche in the late 1980s.
• Under the bonnet is the muscular 322bhp 5.0-litre naturally aspirated V8, which drives the rear wheels via a four-speed automatic transmission.
• A left-hand drive Japanese-market example, this E500 was first registered in April 1995, and was imported into the UK in 2015.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• Finished in the timeless hue of Brilliant Silver with a black leather interior, this E500 is equipped with heated and electrically adjustable front seats with memory function, cruise control, climate control, a rear sunblind, an electric sunroof, an automatically dimming rear view mirror and an electrically adjustable steering column.
• It is almost entirely original, though a more modern Pioneer radio/CD player has been fitted.
• While the car’s service history from its time in Japan is not available, it will be supplied with its German and Japanese-language operating manuals, invoices and receipts from 2015 onwards, and its past MOT test certificates. There are numerous invoices for parts purchased by the last owner from Mercedes-Benz to service the vehicle.

CONDITION

• No known bodywork damage or signs of corrosion.
• The paintwork is believed to have been resprayed in the past, and is in excellent overall condition, with only a few minor blemishes beside the front number plate recess.
• The seller also notes that there is some glue residue on the boot lid, though a skilled detailer may be able to remove this.
• Inside, the cabin is very smart, with some minor marks including wear to the driver’s seat bolsters, a nick on the back of the front passenger seat and some fine cracks in the lacquer covering the wood trim, in line with the car’s age.
• There are no known electrical or mechanical faults.
• The car’s last MOT test was conducted on 2 October 2020 at 160,727km, resulting in a first-time pass without a single warning or advisory.
• The seller will also have another MOT test carried out before the car is handed over to its next owner.

SERVICE HISTORY

• This E500 was previously owned by a friend of the seller, who carried out any maintenance themselves, and as such the car’s service history is undocumented – though there are invoices for OEM Mercedes-Benz parts on file.
• Its impressive condition is supported by the fact that it has passed every MOT test at the first attempt and with no advisories since arriving in the UK.

SUMMARY

This Mercedes-Benz E500 is a rare, high-performance modern classic saloon. Powered by a 322bhp 5.0-litre V8 and with a well-equipped cabin, this smart example would make a superb cross-continental cruiser or weekend driver, and will make a fine addition to any collection.

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