Mercedes Benz E 55 AMG W210 (1998)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
  • 275 photos
  • Video
• Comprehensive investment history available from August 2017 through April 2026; approximately €42,000 has been invested since 2017

Facts & Specifications

• Year built: 1998
• First registration: Germany
• Engine: 5.4-liter V8 with 354 PS (260 kW), replaced in 02/2018
• Transmission: Five-speed automatic
• Exterior color: Green-Black Metallic 189U
• Interior: Leather, black
• TÜV valid through 12/2027
• Features:
  • AMG package with lowered suspension, AMG wheels, and dual-exhaust system
  • Xenon headlights with headlight washer system
  • Power-adjustable front seats with memory function
  • Electric steering wheel adjustment
  • Heated front and rear seats
  • Retractable rear headrests
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Parktronic front and rear
  • Navigation system with radio, cassette player, and 6-disc CD changer
  • Cruise control with speed limiter
  • Power-adjustable and foldable exterior mirrors
  • Remote trunk release
  • Alarm system
  • ABS, ASR
  • Front and side airbags
  • Wood trim

Condition

Exterior

• Exterior color is green-black metallic, color code 189U
• The vehicle was almost completely repainted in May 2022 as part of rust removal, including the trunk lid and hood
• Since 2017, rust removal has been carried out in several stages, including on the side sills, fenders, front end, wheel wells, and driver’s door. The left and right side sills have only been provisionally repaired so far; a full restoration for H-license plate eligibility is still pending

Interior

• Full black leather interior with wood trim
• The interior is in well-maintained condition with age-related signs of wear
  There are no known defects in the interior

Mechanics

• The vehicle is road-ready and registered; inspection valid through 12/2027
• Replacement engine installed in 02/2018 following engine failure; had 114,000 km on the odometer at the time of installation
• Transmission oil change with flush due in 05/2024
• There are no known technical defects
• Last maintenance: 09/2025

History

Ownership History

• Since 2017: current owner
• 2009–2017: Previous owner
• A total of 4 owners according to the registration certificate

Service History

• 09/2025 at 275,538 km: Oil change
• 01/2026 at 279,869 km: Work performed for the HU: front brake hoses, brake lines derusted, level sensor, coupling rod, shift linkage guide bushing, xenon control module, right fog light cable, exhaust clamp
• 05/2025 at 274,023 km: Left side sill welded
• 10/2024 at 268,916 km: Oil change, rust removal on driver’s door, repair of left side sill
• 05/2024 at 266,952 km: Transmission oil change with flush, Mercedes-Benz dealership in Bühle
• 05/2024 at 266,952 km: Rear left drive shaft, Hardy disc, and exhaust clamps replaced
• 01/2024 at 264,766 km: Vehicle inspection (HU), complete rear brakes including parking brake, right front brake repaired, left tie rod replaced, suspension alignment checked
• 11/2022 at 256,236 km: Service B, Mercedes-Benz Bühle Dealership
• 05/2022 at 251,700 km: Rust removal on front end and fenders, nearly complete repaint, parking brake, air conditioning, left-side mirror actuator, Brixner dealership
• 10/2020 at 238,779 km: Left side sill replaced, underbody protection, Brixner dealership
• 11/2019 at 226,528 km: Vehicle inspection (HU), rear body panel welded, rear brakes, brake lines
• 11/2019 at 225,971 km: Differential overhauled
• 02/2018 at 186,523 km: Replacement engine with 114,000 km installed, including starter motor
• 11/2017 at 180,120 km: Vehicle inspection (HU), welded side sills, oil change and inspection

Documents

• German vehicle documents
• Maintenance history with repairs and servicing from 08/2017 to 04/2026

Summary

For sale is a 1998 Mercedes-Benz E 55 AMG (W210) with a 5.4-liter V8, 354 PS, five-speed automatic transmission, and black leather interior. The current owner has owned the vehicle since 2017 and has documented all work performed since then in a maintenance history. A replacement engine has been installed since February 2018; it had 114,000 km on it at the time of installation. The total mileage stood at 281,000 km in April 2026. In 2022, extensive rust removal was performed, and the vehicle was almost completely repainted. The left and right side sills have so far only been provisionally repaired; a full restoration to qualify for the “H” license plate is still pending. The vehicle inspection (HU) is valid through December 2027, and it comes with eight wheels on AMG rims. The vehicle is of interest to buyers looking for a W210 AMG with a documented history.