1996 Mercedes-Benz S500L (W140)

Description

Rare LWB example with 5.0 V8 power, double-glazing, heated electric rear seat; acres of leather showing just 87k thats covered only c.1,100 miles in the last 10 years 

Dating from April 1996, this imposing face-lifted W140 series Mercedes S-Class comes to us in S500L (long wheel base, Chassis #W140051) guise and is finished in Azurite Blue and sits upon its original 16” eight-hole alloy wheels.

Under the bonnet, we find the 5.0-litre M119E50 V8 petrol engine which develops 315bhp and 470NM of torque driving the rear wheels via five-speed 5Gtronic automatic transmission giving enough oomph for the dash to 60mph in around 7 seconds and a limited top speed of 155mph.

Inside the well appointed cabin, we find soft-close doors, double-glazing, acres of soft tan leather, walnut trim, electric front seats with driver and passenger memory, electric rear bench seat with primary controls on the passenger side rear door, with function to move the passenger seat remotely from the rear controls too. 

In addition, we find rear illuminated vanity mirrors, cruise control, adj. lumbar, folding rear head rests, rear blind, automatic digital climate control, two-stage heated front seats, heated rear seats, stability control, electric mirrors, rear ventilation, folding front arm rest with remote control for the Pioneer stereo system and parking sensors.  In the boot, we find the warning triangle and some boxed service parts for the new owner.

The car shows 87,646 miles and has seen little recent use, being laid up in storage for much of the last 10 years and would likely benefit from a major service and some regular use.  The bodywork shows a few minor marks as pictured, and the wheels would benefit from refurbishment but on the whole the W140 sits well.   We did note the ABS/ESP lights are illuminated which will likely need to be investigated by the new owner.

The history file includes the V5C showing just three former keepers to our vendor, an eclectic collector, the owner’s pack and service booklet showing 10 stamps, the last in December 2013 at 86,563 miles by Toyota, Jersey suggesting the car has covered just over 1,100 miles in the last 10 years.

In addition, we also find two old Mots, the current Mot valid until November 11^th 2023 which recorded just two minor advisories for “brake pipe corroded or covered in grease etc” and a bill for £1,792 dated 2005 for a service, new coil spring and ABS control sensor.

A rare car nowadays to bring back to fully glory and enjoy – they don’t make them like the W140 series anymore and with this Lot, the '500' plate is included for a bit of added glory.

For more information contact - will.daniels@brightwells.com