SOLD 1994 E500 Limited, Sapphire Black/Black/Green, 85kkm, CC auction (Portsmouth, UK)

[r44raven]

Here's a link to another Limited which sold a day or so ago on Collecting Cars.

A UK car, this one fetched £46500, compared to the Euros 75,000 (£64000) for the Limited which sold in Poland just a week earlier!
Any thoughts, anyone?

VIN = WDB1240361C132083

Datacard: https://www.lastvin.com/vin/MjxRadX1XL1EeoXrm

https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/1994-mercedes-benz-w124-e500-limited-6

1994 MERCEDES-BENZ (W124) E500 LIMITED​

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KEY FACTS ​

• This Mercedes-Benz E500 is a handsome example of the lesser-seen Limited variant of the modern classic super saloon.
• Under the bonnet is a naturally aspirated 5.0-litre V8, developing around 322bhp and sending it to the rear wheels via a smooth four-speed automatic transmission.
• In total, only 1,855 E500-badged examples were produced, of which 951 were Limited versions such as this.
• Originally delivered to Japan, the car was exported to the UK, and registered with the DVLA in April 2021.
• The odometer shows 85,097 Km on this three-owner example.

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EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES ​

• Co-developed with Porsche, the E500 was built at the marque’s Zuffenhausen plant and features a wider track, a lower stance, flared wheel arches and substantial 320mm front brake discs with four-piston callipers as well as its potent V8 engine.
• This E500 is finished in the timeless combination of black, over a two-tone black and marble-effect green leather-trimmed interior, punctuated by walnut veneer trim inlays.
• It rides on the correct ‘Evo II’ six-spoke alloy wheels, housing red brake callipers and drilled and grooved discs, and fitted with Dunlop Sport Maxx tyres.
• Equipment includes a leather and wood-trimmed steering wheel, electrically adjustable and heated Recaro front seats with two-position driver’s memory, air conditioning, electric windows, CD radio, boot-mounted CD multichanger, electric sunroof, electrically retractable rear headrests, electric rear roller blind, alloy kick plates, and Mercedes-Benz black carpet mats with contrasting green edging.

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CONDITION ​

• Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition.
• Specific notes from the seller include: The seller believes it is likely that the bonnet has been repainted in the past due to the lack of stone chips.
• The most recent MOT test was on 26 April 2023 at 84,945 Km, which resulted in a second-time pass with no advisories.

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SERVICE HISTORY ​

• The seller states that the last maintenance was performed by Rogate Garage in April 2023. The remedial work carried out to secure the MOT test pass included a new offside rear fog lamp bulb, a replacement offside repeater, replacement front inner track rod end ball joints, replacement ball joint dust covers, headlamp projection adjustment, replacement rear light clusters, and a repair to the previously weeping steering box.
• Unfortunately there is minimal history with the car owing to a previous owner misplacing it.

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SUMMARY ​

This W124-era Mercedes-Benz E500 Limited is a well-presented example of the rare 1990s super saloon, which is reported to be in good condition. Combining a generous factory specification, a powerful V8, and a capable chassis, the E500 Limited is an accomplished and sought-after modern classic, which should prove to be an exciting and unusual addition to any enthusiast’s collection. ​

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All UK-registered cars and motorbikes on Collecting Cars are run through an online HPI check. On the HPI report, this vehicle shows no insurance database markers for damage or theft. It is currently covered by a finance agreement. ​

 

[gsxr]

More photos.

 

[maw1124]

I said this about this car elsewhere... the orange peel on the paint (see door closeups) and the misaligned sunroof give me some pause.

maw

 

[gsxr]

maw, you are right... not sure if it's the photography, but the paint looks dull / flat on the door handle closeups. Bad repaint, or bad fading paint, or bad photos? Hmmm.

Sunroof needs adjustment, that should be fixable. Pity about the non-stock steering wheel on an otherwise mostly-original car.

 

[szvook]

A “Limited” badge?

 

[ODK]

@maw1124 you were talking about the car in Poland (sunroof, paint questions)

 

[sheward]

It has indications of a total repaint. Not a stone chip to be found, even in front of the rear wheels. Headliner looks to be redone. Interior wood seems aged and mismatched. As said, the pictures make it hard to judge the paint.

 

[maw1124]

@maw1124 you were talking about the car in Poland (sunroof, paint questions)

No, see EDIT2 my post #10 on that car, where I pointed to this one hoping the moderators would set it up on its own page, which has been done now. Thanks. @sheward is picking up on what I'm laying down. I wonder if someone F'd up the sunroof while redoing the headliner. Either way, those items are what made me pause when I first saw it a couple weeks back.

SOLD - 1994 E500 Limited, Sapphire Black/Black/Gray, 132kkm, auction (Slaskie, Poland) | Cars for Sale - 500E / E500 ONLY

No affiliation. Pity that a low-km car has the wrong headlights. VIN = WDB1240361C144479 https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/1994-mercedes-benz-w124-e500-limited-5 https://www.classic.com/veh/1994-mercedes-benz-e500-limited-wdb1240361c144479-WbqyzXn/ Datacard...

www.500eboard.co

Of course if it's just a Limited badge (I thought that looked a bit weird), well, add that to the list.

maw

 

[gerryvz]

You don't have to mess around with the sunroof itself to re-do the headliner. The sunroof headliner panel just clips to the bottom of the sunroof, so it removes easily. No messing required.

 

[Kridre]

I see someone wanted to replace anodized trims, but not surprisingly wasn't able to get a whole set.

What happened to that poor center vent?

 

[ozzyboy]

anyone know what it sold for

 

[gsxr]