Mercedes Benz S 600 L W140 (1996)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
• 261 photos
• Video including engine running
• Paint thickness measurement
• Inspection report from September 2023 with a grade of 2 available
• Odometer reading: 198,678 km, largely verifiable

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1996
• First registration: Germany
• Engine: 6.0-liter naturally aspirated V12 engine with 394 PS (290 kW)
• Transmission: Automatic
• Exterior color: Dark blue
• Interior: dark gray leather
• TÜV valid until 04/28, H license plate
• Features (selection):
• Power-adjustable seats with memory function and heated seats
• Power-adjustable rear seats with heated seats
• Sliding glass sunroof
• Automatic climate control
• Cruise control
• Auxiliary heater
• Parking assist
• Audio system with subwoofer
• Soft-close
• Additional winter tires on alloy wheels

Condition

Exterior

• Exterior color is dark blue
• Paint thickness measurements showed values between 291 µm and 513 µm
• The body is in good condition with slight age-related signs of wear
• The tires are new. Winter tires on aluminum rims are also included

Interior

• The car has a dark gray leather interior
• The interior is in good condition with only slight signs of aging
• There are no known damages to the interior

Technical

• The vehicle is registered and ready to drive immediately
• The original V12 engine runs flawlessly, and the transmission shifts smoothly
• All features, including the air conditioning, are fully functional
• Last service: Information to follow; the new owner should have a service performed

History

Ownership History

• Number of owners: 5
• Initial registration: Germany

Service History

• Last service: Information to follow
• 2005 at 177,135 km: 180,000 km maintenance service
• 2002 at 161,330 km: Maintenance service / oil change
• 2000 at 146,253 km: 150,000 km maintenance service
• 2000 at 140,543 km: Routine maintenance / oil change
• 1999 at 124,233 km: Maintenance service / oil change
• 2000 at 105,925 km: Maintenance service / oil change
• 1999 at 88,827 km: 90,000 km maintenance service
• 1998 at 76,789 km: Maintenance service / oil change
• 1998 at 59,580 km: 60,000 km maintenance service
• 1998 at 42,840 km: Maintenance service / Oil change
• 1998 at 30,014 km: 30,000 km maintenance service
• 1997 at 23,014 km: Maintenance service / oil change
• 1996 at 6,118 km: Delivery inspection

Documents

• Service Record Book
• TÜV report
• Inspection Report 09/2023, Grade 2
• Vehicle Registration Certificate and Title

Summary

For sale is a 1996 Mercedes-Benz W140 S 600 L in dark blue. A special feature of the vehicle is its 6.0-liter naturally aspirated V12 engine producing 394 PS, paired with an automatic transmission and retaining its unmodified original appearance. The odometer reading is 198,678 km, with a largely verifiable history. A 2023 inspection report with a condition rating of 2 is available. The body is in well-maintained original condition. The interior is also very well-maintained, with only slight signs of wear. The vehicle was originally delivered in Germany and comes with a service record book, though it is not fully up to date. The TÜV inspection is valid through 04/28, and an “H” license plate is included. With its large-displacement naturally aspirated V12 engine (394 PS), high level of ride comfort, and preserved original appearance, this Mercedes-Benz offers an interesting opportunity for enthusiasts and collectors.