Winning bid
£18,500

2001 Mercedes-Benz G500 (W463)

Photos provided by the vendor

Highlights

  • Naturally aspirated 5-litre V8
  • All-wheel drive with locking diffs and low ratio
  • Tan leather upholstery

The Appeal

Germany’s answer to the Land Rover, the G-Wagon is a similarly robust, go-anywhere and do-anything vehicle. Likewise, in recent years it has been treated to ever more powerful engines, technologically advanced drivetrains and seriously luxurious interiors.
This striking example is fitted with a potent 5-litre V8 engine, driving all four wheels. Featuring a high specification and smart tan leather upholstery, it’s the perfect vehicle for making an impact – both on the high street and pretty much anywhere else you want to go.

The History and Paperwork

  • First registered in January 2001
  • Imported from Kuwait into the UK in April 2021
  • Believed to have possibly been a JDM vehicle
  • Last owned by a collector
  • Two owners since UK import
  • Comes with a selection of invoices
  • MOT valid until 28 April 2024 
  • 129,000miles on the clock

The Interior

  • Handsome tan leather appears to have been refreshed at some point and presents in very good condition, with no notable wear, no rips we could see and no seat sagging
  • Dark grey carpets throughout, presenting in reasonably good order
  • Robust rubber over-mats
  • The headlining appears to be very smart, with no sagging or staining we could see
  • Elements of the dash and cabin trim have been wrapped in a carbon effect film
  • Electrically operated, heated front seats
  • Electric windows and door mirrors
  • Parking sensors and reversing camera
  • Multi-function steering wheel
  • Aftermarket Pioneer CD/radio system
  • Electrically operated glass sunroof

The Exterior

  • Finished in white paintwork, which looks to be in reasonable condition, with a number of blemishes and marks
  • The paint in the roof channels appears to be cracking and blistering in a couple of places
  • Headlamp wash function
  • Rear mounted spare wheel with colour-matched cover
  • Chunky side running boards
  • LED driving lights
  • Rear privacy glass
  • Additional front lower chin spoiler
  • The mirrors appear to have been wrapped in a carbon effect film
  • AMG style side exit exhausts – fitted for purely cosmetic purposes, the real exhaust exits adjacent to the pipes on the driver’s side
  • G55 AMG badging and a later grill and headlight package have been fitted to give the car the appearance of a G55 model
  • Fitted with a set of five-spoke, 19” AMG alloy wheels, finished in satin black and wearing 275/55 R19 Pirelli Scorpion Zero tyres
  • The underside looks to be nice and solid, with no damage or notable corrosion apparent

The Mechanics

  • 4,966cc naturally aspirated V8 engine
  • Factory figures of 292bhp and 456Nm
  • Five-speed automatic transmission
  • All-wheel drive, with locking differentials and a high/low ratio transfer box
  • Cruise control
  • Power assisted steering
  • Anti-lock braking system
  • In July 2021, a new battery, alternator and starter motor were fitted

Summary

Offering an opulent and commanding way to roam the urban jungle or, indeed, to conquer the real jungle, this G-Wagon could make for the perfect all-round, everyday vehicle.
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Auction Details

  • Year2001
  • MakeMercedes
  • ModelG Wagon
  • ColourWhite
  • Odometer129,830 Miles
  • Engine size4966cc
  • Seller TypePrivate
  • TownCardiff
  • CountyWales
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
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Bidding history

23 Bids

AdamMCN••••
Bid
£18,500
07/03/24
miquelj••••
Bid
£18,250
07/03/24
urban-j••••
Bid
£18,000
07/03/24
morgan.••••
Bid
£15,500
07/03/24
urban-j••••
Bid
£15,000
07/03/24
urban-j••••
Bid
£13,500
07/03/24
urban-j••••
Bid
£12,000
07/03/24
AdamMCN••••
Bid
£10,000
07/03/24
Rsotra••••
Bid
£9,000
07/03/24
morgan.••••
Bid
£8,500
06/03/24

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