Mercedes Benz W140 S 500 (1995)

Highlights and general information

For sale is a 1995 Mercedes-Benz W140 S 500 in gray with black leather interior.

Highlights:

• Classic color combination and coveted S 500 model
• The car has always been well maintained, and numerous invoices from previous owners are available
• Over €16,000 has been invested in recent years (invoices available)
• The timing chain guide rails were replaced by Mercedes in 2019
• The front brake discs and pads were replaced in 2021
• In 2023, the car was partially restored, including removal of rust from the bodywork and repainting, replacement of the ignition system, and overhaul of the throttle valve and cruise control unit
• Interior in very good condition
• With extensive equipment
• Eight sets of tires, winter tires with approx. 9-10 mm tread

General information about the vehicle

• Year of manufacture: 1995
• First registration: Czechia, 03/1995
• Location: 22605 Hamburg, Germany
• Number of vehicle owners: 5, whereby the first and second owners are probably identical (company and private)
• Accident-free
• Registered
• TÜV until 09/2027
• Ready to drive

Model history

The Mercedes-Benz W140 S-Class was produced from 1991 to 1998 and was available in sedan and coupe variants. In 1993, all models were renamed "S," and the coupe was marketed as a separate "CL-Class" from 1996 onwards. A total of 432,732 vehicles were built before the successors W220 and C215 appeared in 1998.

Facts

Exterior & interior:

• Exterior color: Gray
• Interior: black leather upholstery
• Repainted: partially

Engine and transmission:

• 5.0-liter V8 engine with 326 hp (240 kW)
• Automatic transmission
• Last service: July 2023

Mileage:

• Mileage: 150,655 km (as read)
• Mileage verifiable: partially
• Service history with few gaps

Documentation:

• Vehicle documents
• TÜV and service reports
• Service history
• Invoices

Tires, brakes, bodywork, and underbody:

• Tires: good condition, replaced in 2019
• Brakes: good condition, front brake discs and pads replaced in 2021
• Bodywork: good condition
• Underbody: good condition – rust-free
• Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insight into the condition of the vehicle.

Known defects

• Minor signs of wear due to age
• Minor scratches and dents on the bodywork
• Mercedes star on the hood broken off
• Roof window cover sticks when sliding back
• Outside mirror (passenger side) scratched
• Small stone chip on the windshield
• Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insight into the condition of the vehicle

Summary

A W140 S 500 is up for auction here, which is in good condition and has a TÜV certificate valid until July 2025. The classic color combination and its extensive equipment make this Mercedes an interesting classic car. Around €16,000 has been invested in recent years, with all necessary work being carried out. The interior of the S 500 is in very good condition. There are minor signs of wear due to age, but these hardly detract from the overall good condition. In short, an exciting classic is available for sale here.