Mercedes Benz W140 S 600 L (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, 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 upholstery
• TÜV valid until 04/28, H license plate
• Features:
• Sound system

Condition

Exterior

• The car is painted dark blue.
• According to the information provided, the vehicle is in its original condition and shows no signs of repainting.
• Paint thickness measurements yielded values between 291 µm and 513 µm.
• Overall, the body is in good condition, with some minor signs of wear.
• The tires have a tread depth of 7 mm and 7.5 mm.

Interior

• The car has a dark gray leather interior.
• The interior is in good condition for its age, with no major defects.
• The seats show slight, typical signs of wear and creasing in the leather.
• There are no known major damages.

Mechanical

• The vehicle is registered and ready to drive immediately.
• The original V12 engine runs flawlessly, and the transmission shifts smoothly.
• All equipment is in working order.
• The vehicle has had no accidents under its current owner.

History

Ownership History

• Number of owners: 2

Service History

• 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: Maintenance service / 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 Log (Images 234–248)
• TÜV report (Images 250–252)
• Inspection Report 09/2023, Grade 2 (Images 255–258)
• Vehicle Registration Certificate (Image 259) and Vehicle Title (Image 261)

Summary

For sale is a 1996 Mercedes-Benz W140 S 600 L in dark blue. A special feature of this vehicle is its 6.0-liter naturally aspirated V12 engine producing 394 PS, paired with an automatic transmission and featuring an unmodified, original appearance. The odometer reading is a verifiable 198,678 km. An inspection report from 2023 with a condition rating of 2 is available. Details regarding the last maintenance and additional investments will follow. The body is in well-maintained original condition and, according to the description, shows no signs of repainting. The interior also presents a well-maintained overall impression and shows only slight signs of wear due to age and mileage. The vehicle was originally delivered in Germany, has had two owners to date, and comes with a service record book that is present but not fully up-to-date. The TÜV inspection is valid through April 2028, and the vehicle has an “H” license plate. With its large-displacement naturally aspirated V12 engine (394 PS), high level of driving comfort, and preserved original appearance, this Mercedes-Benz offers an interesting opportunity for enthusiasts and collectors.