FOR SALE Refurbished headlights for 500E/E500 (without lenses)

[simeon40]

I am offering original BOSCH headlights suitable for 500E in excellent condition. Nothing is broken or missing on them, no cracks or other defects. The reflectors are restored back to their original new condition using the factory method of vacuum deposition. Vacuum leveling motors have been tested and they work normally. All cables have been tested for conductivity and are fine, nothing cracked or damage on the insulation.

I'll be having one pair BOSCH or HELLA refurbished all time and this item will be available for sale even if somebody purchase it. Headlights brand may vary depending on which I have available at the moment. Pre-order is available as well. If bought with the chrome lenses I offer in the 420E Parts section there will be a discount on both.

Price for the members of this forum - 450 euros (or 473 USD by todays conversion rate) . Payment can be done with PayPal Service and Goods if you cover their fee, F&F, bank transfer or other method suitable for you.

Worldwide postage available. Well packed in new hard carton box with a lot of wrap material
Can be pick up personally from Bad Iburg, Germany.

As I don't visit this forum everyday you can also contact me from on my email: simeon4088@gmail.com or Viber/Whatsapp: +359886905702

 

[Berglund]

Hello
I just sent you a e-mail
Best Regards
Niklas

 

[gerryvz]

Clarifying that these headlights are WITHOUT the glass lenses, correct?

 

[simeon40]

These headlights are WITHOUT glass lenses. What's in the pictures is what's being sold.

 

[TimL]

Hello @simeon40, are they 036 specific buckets that include the venting in the back? If so, then I take a pair

 

[500AMM]

Hello Simeon, are they 036 specific buckets that include the venting in the back? If so, then I take a pair

Tim, the vent tubes are clearly visible in pic #4.

 

[TimL]

Tim, the vent tubes are clearly visible in pic #4.

Thanks Arndt! It’s still early on the West Coast

 

[mercepor]

E500E headlights are Hella imho.....

 

[gsxr]

E500E headlights are Hella imho.....

Yes... the origina/correct 036 lights were only made by Hella. However, the 036 lenses will fit on Bosch housings. Just make sure there is no reflector over the H3 bulb. If the Bosch have a "covered" shield over the H4 bulb, I'd probably remove that too...

 

[simeon40]

BOSCH housing are MUCH better than Hella ones. I have restored several pairs and the Hella ones are made with more fragile plastic inside. Almost all Hella headlights come with some damage on the frames which holds the reflectors or other defect. The frames holding the BOSCH reflectors are made with different plastic and despite their age they are good as new. When I remove the reflectors on the Hella housing there is always constant risk of something to break. When I do the same on BOSCH I don't stress so much.

Also Hella/BOSCH headlights on this era of headlights - I restore BMW headlights as well like E30/34 or other - BOSCH ones are made with better material than Hella ones and the cables are from silicone and they don't deteriorate like the Hella ones. Also the frames where the glass lens sit's are made much better with BOSCH than Hella. Their design where the glass sits is different and it's easier to remove Hella glass lens than BOSCH one.

 

[simeon40]

Just finished Hella pair and waiting for their new owner. Frames on the big ones had damage so I had to repair them and I did them reliable. Replaced one of the holders which was damaged. Good cleaning inside and out. Leveling motors are tested and working. I'll be making and offering brand new seals for the glass frames as well for the W124 headlights.

 

[nmal]

Hi @simeon40 I'm interested in a set of refurbished headlights (without lenses), I just sent you a PM

 

[simeon40]

This particular pair went to a local guy who is restoring 500E at the moment.

BOSCH pair is available. I'll have Hella ones available next month as well.

 

[Alioking]

Do you have lenses? Hella? For e500

 

[simeon40]

I don't have any original lenses available for sale for E500 and probably I won't ever have. I offer only replica ones with normal glass which are shown in the 400/420E For Sale section.

 

[Jimbo]

Do you have lenses? Hella? For e500

I have a few new OE sets for the early lamp assemblies, PM if interested.

 

[500AMM]

I have a few new OE sets for the early lamp assemblies, PM if interested.

By early lamp assemblies - do you mean complete pre-facelift Hella headlights? Or pre-facelift Hella lenses?

 

[Jimbo]

By early lamp assemblies - do you mean complete pre-facelift Hella headlights? Or pre-facelift Hella lenses?

Just the OE replacement lens that fit the 'euro' pre-facelift headlights.

I should make the FS post soon...w/pix, #s, etc. Stay tuned.

 

[simeon40]

Hella pair available for sale. New chrome coating on the reflectors. They have bulbs and everything is checked and verified it works. Nothing is broken or missing.

 

[gerryvz]

Please state the purchase price for these lamps.

 

[simeon40]

It will be the same as the one listed in the first post - for the members of this forum it will be 450 euros or 480USD by today's conversion rate.

 

[jhodg5ck]

Sent you a PM, but I'll take em

 

[Matin]

I’ll take this if another pair comes up. My reflectors have completely gone…

 

[lil_dz33]

Can one install facelift E500 lenses to these assemblies? Thanks!

 

[TimL]

Can one install facelift E500 lenses to these assemblies? Thanks!

Yes

 

[simeon40]

I’ll take this if another pair comes up. My reflectors have completely gone…

Another pair is available. Do you want them?

 

[Jlaa]

I will buy this pair if the query falls through. Else, I will buy the next pair. Sending whatsapp now.

 

[Matin]

Another pair is available. Do you want them?

Yes, I still need them. Please DM me your info. Thanks

 

[Matin]

Received the pair today, they look in extremely good condition. Looking forward to installing them on my 500E!

Thank you so much @simeon40 !!

 

[simeon40]

Another pair for sale for lower price but with small defects. Two of the clips were repaired but when I first got the headlights they were still holding good and firm the frames on them. At the moment this is the only set I have.

Price - 447 USD.

 

[MK500]

Fit a pre facelift 500e?

 

[simeon40]

Yes, they fit. I forgot to mention that this pair for clients in the USA will come with EU adapters with wires for them for easier install.

 

[gsxr]

Fit a pre facelift 500e?

You'll need to provide the pre-facelift 500E lenses though, which make hen's teeth seem easy to find.

 

[maw1124]

You'll need to provide the pre-facelift 500E lenses though, which make hen's teeth seem easy to find.

Unless you already have them, of course.

maw

 

[MK500]

Do you have the part numbers please?

 

[TimL]

Tons of info on this here on the forum. Try the search function and you are very likely to find a post from gsxr about the accurate PNs

 

[simeon40]

Do you have the part numbers please?

 

[MK500]

Hi Simon,
These look like 129 numbers here.
Here is what I’m told I need.
I have the lenses on my 93 pre facelift current USA headlights which do work but not well

 

[gsxr]

Hi Simon,
These look like 129 numbers here.

Those are Hella numbers, which do not correspond to Mercedes chassis numbers.

Here is what I’m told I need.
I have the lenses on my 93 pre facelift current USA headlights which do work but not well

What specific lenses do you have? A photo would be helpful.

 

[simeon40]

I have the lenses on my 93 pre facelift current USA headlights which do work but not well

What do you mean by "do work but not very well" ?

 

[MK500]

Not much light and not much distance.

 

[TerryA]

Not much light and not much distance.

@MK500,
If you can find a pair. The Euro E-Code headlights for the pre facelift 500Es are like night and day better. Both lighting and appearance is greatly improved but finding a set isn’t going to be easy.

Good Hunting

 

[TimL]

Hi Simon,
These look like 129 numbers here.
Here is what I’m told I need.
I have the lenses on my 93 pre facelift current USA headlights which do work but not well

@MK500, I have one lens for sale. It would be compatible with the type of headlight buckets that Simeon is selling. Never mind, just saw you are looking for a pre-facelift lens!

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[simeon40]

Not much light and not much distance.

This sounds like bad reflective coating. This pair will fix this issue and they'll be as bright as new ones. Still you will need pre-facelift frames [lenses] for them if you want to fit them into pre-facelift car. Do you have the frames [lenses] available?

 

[MK500]

Headlight photos

 

[gsxr]

Headlight photos

Those are stock USA DOT headlights. The low beams are relatively poor, but the high beams should be good. The plastic lens ahead of the inner lamp looks new or very recent... those are NLA and fairly valuable. If you replace those headlights with Euro-style, make sure to keep the originals!!

 

[MK500]

I typically drive with the high beams on at night for decent visibility

 

[simeon40]

If you are driving often at night and not going for 100% factory look I can make you something similar as in the photo - retrofitted Bi-Led projectors with Euro frames (not 500E) and sanded and polished glass lenses from outside and sanded and polished flutes from the inside so there won't be any light distortion.

 

[MK500]

Thanks for this option. Still focused on keeping it stock right now. Do appreciate the thoughts. All my best.

 

[simeon40]

For a start get a multimeter and check how much voltage goes to your bulb connector. It should be over 13 Volts on normal working engine without any load. Sometimes they burn and made bad connection. To me your headlights don't look very bad.