For Sale: 1992 Mercedes-Benz 400E
Smoke Silver / Beige Leather | 267,5XX KM (~165,000 miles)Price:
VIN: WDBEA34E0NB656882
Up for sale is my 1992 Mercedes-Benz 400E, finished in Smoke Silver over Beige leather. I purchased the car in Summer 2023 and have since added around 3,600 kilometers. Half of these were on the trip back from Daytona Beach to Indianapolis when I did a fly-and-buy purchase. While I haven’t driven it extensively, I’ve enjoyed bringing it back up to spec with targeted maintenance and thoughtful upgrades.
This Canadian-spec 400E was previously owned by 500Eboard user JDAMG, a Mercedes-Benz service advisor who had the car from August 2019 to August 2023. During his ownership, the car received extensive maintenance using dealership resources, addressing many of the known weak points these cars face. It’s a well-optioned example with desirable features (ASR, Heated seats, Rear Blind), and I've continued the maintenance with a detailed log (linked below).
Service Highlights
Engine & Ignition
- Camshaft solenoids replaced (fixed oil leak / ignition issues)
- Fresh spark plugs, wires, caps, rotors (2019 & 2022)
- Ignition coils replaced
- Timing chain kit
- Valve cover gaskets
- New belt and belt tensioner
- Camshaft & crankshaft oil seals
- All CCV hoses replaced
- Battery replaced in 2020
- Clean used fuel tank installed (replaced rusty original)
- New fuel pumps and hoses at fuel assembly
Cooling System
- 80°C thermostat installed
- Water pump replaced
- New upper & lower radiator hoses
- Coolant reservoir replaced
Transmission & Drivetrain
- Transmission service (gasket, filter, a couple of seals)
- New shift linkage bushings
Steering & Suspension
- Power steering leak repaired (reservoir hose)
- Remanufactured steering box
- Bilstein Touring shocks (front & rear)
HVAC & Interior
- HVAC PBU replaced (fixed cold-only temp issue)
- Repaired odometer gears
- Headliner beginning to sag (see issues below)
Exhaust
- Cat-back system installed
- o2 sensor replaced
- Straight pipes replacing OEM catalytic converters
Exterior & Lighting
- Euro-style Depo headlights installed
- Trim plates swapped to delete headlight wipers
- Hood insulation replaced
- Mirror and trunk rubber seals replaced
Known Issues
- Check Engine Light: Recurring DTCs related to knock and camshaft sensors. Several components have been replaced, but codes persist. Performance is unaffected and comparable to other 400Es.
- Rust: Small spot on trunk lid (photo included), due to a damaged trunk seal.
- Paint: Clear coat failure on hood, trunk, and roof (most severe on roof).
- Interior wear:
Headliner sagging
B-pillar fabric needs re-gluing
Radio has dead pixels and cannot scroll stations backward
Documentation & Photos
- Maintenance Log (Google Sheet)
- Photo Album (June 9 + archive)
- Previous Sale Thread (500Eboard)
- Prior Owner Thread (500Eboard - JDAMG)
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