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The ultimate 90s Q-car, a stunning facelift example with full service history and just 94k miles.
EQUIPMENT
Blue-Black Metallic paintwork, Anthracite leather upholstery, 4-speed switchable automatic transmission, 17-inch Evo II (E500 Limited) alloy wheels, Heated and electric Recaro front seats with memory, Electric tilt/ slide sunroof, Electrically adjustable steering column, Automatic air conditioning, Electric windows, Electric door mirrors, Front central armrest, Mercedes cassette radio, Heat-insulating glass, Wood veneer interior trim, Tinted rear windows, Headlamp washer system, Infrared remote central locking, Mercedes tool roll, Spare keys.
EXTERIOR
Hand assembled at Porsche in limited numbers and endowed with a powerful 5-litre V8, the E500 is one of the ultimate 90s Q-cars. Beautifully finished in timeless Blue-Black Metallic, this particular example – one of only 1, 855 facelift cars – presents in excellent condition throughout. The paintwork has just been treated to a full machine polish by our in-house detailer and thus maintains a deep, uniform shine with no unsightly swirl marks or signs of previous poor repair. Aside from a handful of light frontal stone chips and one small mark on the edge of the offside rear door there are very few blemishes to report and, having resided on Japan’s unsalted roads since new, there is no rust to be found in any of the common weak spots. All the lights are clear and damage-free, and the anodised trims present with an excellent shine.
INTERIOR
A treat for surely any Mercedes-Benz enthusiast, the E500’s well-equipped interior does not disappoint. Boasting heated and electric Recaro front seats, climatic air conditioning, fine wood trim, and that quality fit and finish 90s Mercedes are so well known for, it’s a superb place to be. The seats are without any major wear and the leather still feels soft to the touch. Having clearly been garaged when not in use the wood veneer is almost entirely crack-free and the headlining is without any sagging issues. In the footwells you’ll find the original Mercedes-Benz overmats, and pleasingly the original cassette radio also remains fitted having never been replaced with an aftermarket head unit.
ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
At the heart of the E500 is of course the Mercedes-Benz 5-litre V8. The engine bay here is very well presented, not overly dressed but in excellent original condition with no signs of any rust or previous poor repair. Having just returned from a full inspection by our trusted classic car specialists the mechanics of the car are in tip-top condition. Reading through the history file it’s clear that this one has always been maintained regularly and to a high standard. Unlike many cars imported from Japan it’s accompanied by a comprehensive and up-to-date maintenance record from new. The last service was carried out by a Mercedes specialist in 2021 at 94, 325 miles (151, 802km). A fresh MOT will be done upon sale.
WHEELS, TYRES AND BRAKES
Filling the arches of this example are desirable 17-inch Evo II alloy wheels, all in perfect unmarked condition having just been fully refurbished with the correct diamond-cut finish by Lepsons. They are shod in a matching set of Michelin tyres all date-stamped 2019, each one with ample tread remaining. The brakes have also been inspected and remain in fine operational condition, effortlessly bringing the car to a stop quickly and in a straight line. New pads were fitted all round in 2020 less than 600 miles ago. Four-wheel alignment has also been carried out recently and so, as you’d expect, it feels as tight as a drum to drive.
HISTORY FILE
Supplied new by Yanase Mercedes-Benz in Japan, this exquisite E500 was first registered in September 1994. It was brought into the UK in 2016 and has seen just one private owner since then, the first registered keeper on the V5C being the company who imported it. The car’s low mileage of 94, 739 miles (152, 467km) is fully verified by a comprehensive service record from new, and since landing over here its maintenance has continued on regardless of cost. In fact, since 2016 the current owner has spent in excess of £22k on the mechanicals alone!
Within the History File the lucky new owner will be presented with the original Mercedes document pack, all owner’s manuals including original service booklets, a thick raft of UK invoices, two spare keys, and the V5C showing only one former keeper. Services have been recorded at the following mileages: 1, 262 – 8, 636 – 71, 673 – 25, 905 – 42, 159 – 56, 783 – 58, 816 – 60, 950 – 63, 815 – 71, 110 – 79, 747 – 82, 166 – 84, 082 – 94, 176 – and most recently in February 2021 at 94, 325 miles.
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