Mercedes Benz 500 SEL W140 (1992)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
• 133 photos
• Video including engine running
• Paint thickness measurement

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1992
• Engine: 5.0-liter V8 gasoline engine with 326 hp
• Transmission: Automatic
• Exterior color: Anthracite Metallic
• Interior: Black leather
• TÜV expired (cannot be renewed for health reasons), H-license plate available
• Features:
• Air conditioning
• Heated seats
• 4x power windows
• Auxiliary heater
• Power-adjustable front seats with memory
• Sunroof
• Cruise control
• Electric rear sunshade
• Soft-close function

Condition

Exterior

• Exterior color: Blue-black metallic
• Paint thickness measurements yielded values between approx. 241 and 306 micrometers (Image 127).
• The paint and body are in good condition with minor age-related signs of wear
• There is no known damage to the body
• There is no known rust
• The tires have approx. 6 mm of tread depth in the front and approx. 6–7 mm in the rear

Interior

• The car features a black leather interior
• The interior is in very good condition with a slight patina
• There are no known interior damages

Mechanics

• The vehicle is roadworthy and registered (TÜV must be renewed)
• The engine runs smoothly and cleanly, and the automatic transmission shifts flawlessly
• The soft-close function does not close completely and needs to be readjusted
• Otherwise, all features are fully functional and there are no known technical defects
• The last maintenance was performed in October 2023.

History

Ownership History

• 2023 to present: Current owner
• The W140 was previously owned for approximately 12 years and was kept in a showroom, used only as a summer vehicle
• The first owner was a textile company
• First delivery: Germany

Service history

• Service record book available
• Last service in October 2023

Documents

• Service record book available (pages 99–126)
• H-Report
• Paint thickness measurement

Summary

For sale is a 1992 Mercedes-Benz W140 in the classic color combination of blue-black metallic with a black leather interior. The vehicle has a plausible mileage of 251,081 kilometers and a partially maintained service history. The luxury sedan is powered by a smooth 5.0-liter V8 gasoline engine with 326 hp, which ensures powerful acceleration and a high level of driving comfort. Particularly noteworthy is the long period of approximately 12 years as a display vehicle, which has had a positive effect on its visual condition. Overall, the car is in good and well-maintained condition with only signs of wear typical for its age. With its existing H-license plate, this W140 offers an interesting opportunity for enthusiasts of classic Mercedes-Benz vehicles who are looking for a car with original character.