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Mercedes-Benz S500 SWB W140 V8

Sale price: £9,995.00 make an offer

Car location: Shorne, United Kingdom

Sale type: Fixed price listing

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Mercedes-Benz S500 SWB W140 V8 for sale

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S500 SWB W140 only 96k miles and 2 previous ownersThe Mercedes-Benz W140 was the flagship of Mercedes-Benz from 1991 to 1998. This generation of S-Class is alleged to have cost one billion dollars to develop, resulting in an over engineered machine that dominated the executive class of the nineties. The build quality and sheer road presence of this car is palpable as you glide along. This was the last hurrah to engineering opulence which is just not found in Mercedes' (or any other mainstream luxury brands) today. For example, the car boasts soft close doors, as well as small antennas that pop out when you engage reverse to mark the end of the boot... Registered on 01/01/1994 this particular vehicle is the rarer (and in my opinion better looking) shorter wheelbase. Approximately 22,000 units were produced in short wheelbase, while about 65,000 were produced in limousine version. Equipped with the M119 V8 engine producing 315bhp and 347 lb ft this S500 is capable of dispatching 0 to 60 in a respectable 7 seconds, making this car quite swift and remarkably agile in corners despite its size. All in all, this car is a great testament to the 90's automotive engineering, which currently represents a great mix between modern comforts and classic elegance. Extremely useable, you can enjoy the ultimate comfort of the ride (the heated seats are some of the most comfortable this side of a plush sofa) while being able to count on the engine and chassis should you wish brisk progress. =============================Approximately £5,000 was spent over the last 12 months (a number of invoices are also present for earlier years). Because I wanted a useable car, some areas of improvements remain (see below). While not a concours, it needs very little and can be used reliably as is, or enhanced over time. Key points of interest : - Rarer short wheel base- Period colour Smoke Silver with cream/mushroom interior- Only 2 previous owners and low mileage - MOT valid until 15 Sept 2022 with no advisory notices.  - Authentic AMG alloy wheels (refurbished in 2020)- 2020 : 4 New suspensions, Distributor caps and rotor arms replaced, Front antiroll bar bushes and links replaced - 2021 : Underside cleaned and rust protected with Dinitrol wax, start of corrosion in the front wings was removed and wings professionally repaintedService history :- PDI 29/12/93 - 14/06/94 2,855 miles Mercedes-Benz- 04/07/95 11,074 miles Mercedes-Benz- 23/07/96 21,013 miles Mercedes-Benz- 29/08/97 25,645 miles Mercedes-Benz- 11/08/98 30,592 miles Mercedes-Benz- 06/09/99 39,104 miles Mercedes-Benz- 06/09/00 51,880 miles Mercedes-Benz- 25/01/09 84,300 miles (not stamped)- 14/09/20 96,049 miles Mercedes-Benz specialistMOT history :- 16/09/21 : 96,324 miles- 22/06/20 : 95,499 miles - 20/05/13 : 95,466 miles - 03/05/12 : 95,398 miles - 24/05/11 : 92,282 miles - 07/05/10 : 90,925 miles - 11/05/09 : 85,602 miles - 21/05/08 : 78,304 miles - 18/05/07 : 73,736 miles - 22/05/06 : 69,952 miles Improvements remaining :- The car is 27 years old so it shows some small parking scrapes on the corners of the bumpers and some stone chips.- The cruise control is inoperative as well as the air conditioning (I understand there is currently no gas in the system) - both i did not need to use - The price takes account of these 2 points of improvement.Delivery can be arranged at buyer's cost. NOTE : Email preferred for first contact=============================DISCLAIMER: 

Please expect to see minor marks and imperfections on the bodywork, wheels, interior commensurate with age and mileage. Please study the pictures of the vehicle made to this effect and do not hesitate to ask for further photos, further clarifications or book an appointment to come and see the car. If you want to drive the car a proof of insurance will be requested. Inspections are welcome. The car is HPI clear of accident damage. This is a private sale with no warranties given or implied. Payment by bank transfer before collection. No return. 

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