£5,040
1996 Mercedes-Benz S500L (W140)
United Kingdom • 13 Sept 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a rare, long-wheelbase 1996 Mercedes S500L with a 5.0L V8 engine, showing 87,646 miles. It features a luxurious interior with tan leather, double glazing and heated seats. However, it needs some work including addressing the ABS/ESP lights and bodywork.
Condition
5
The car is described as having a few minor marks on the bodywork and wheels that would benefit from refurbishment. The ABS/ESP lights are illuminated, indicating a potential mechanical issue. It has been in storage for much of the last 10 years and would likely benefit from a major service.
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Automatic
Transmission:
WDB1400512A315032
Chassis No:
Odometer:
87,646 miles
M500SHP
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
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 ...
Points of note
£2,812
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£10,100
Median Price (Since 2020)
£30,375
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Feb 14 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
91,131 miles
Registration Date
1996-04-22
MOT History
Passed
On Feb 13 2025 with 91,131 miles
Passed
On Feb 15 2024 with 88,063 miles
Passed
On Nov 12 2022 with 87,826 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Passed
On Oct 11 2012 with 82,987 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
User Entered:
- centre exhaust box outer skin corroded
- o/s headlight pattern detoriated
Failed
On Oct 02 2012 with 82,987 miles
There were 12 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory:
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User Entered:
- centre exhaust box outer skin corroded
- o/s headlight pattern detoriated
Passed
On Jul 07 2011 with 79,876 miles
Passed
On Jul 07 2009 with 73,351 miles
Passed
On Apr 16 2008 with 69,600 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Entered:
- unable to fully inspect outer sill condition,sill covers fitted.
Passed
On Jun 21 2007 with 66,274 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
User Entered:
- all tyres feathered
Passed
On Jul 10 2006 with 60,914 miles
Failed
On Jul 07 2006 with 60,914 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
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