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2004 MERCEDES S500L AUTO
United Kingdom • 4 Feb 2026 • Lot 120
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 2004 Mercedes S500L, with registration S500 LDB and a 4966 cc engine, was reportedly gifted to Queen Rania of Jordan and comes with optional extras like a champagne fridge. While it has a valid MOT until July 2026 and some refurbished parts, potential buyers should note the failed tyre pressure monitoring sensors and the understanding that classic cars require ongoing maintenance.

Condition
6
Moderate wear; reconditioning required.
/ 10
Automatic
Transmission:
[Chassis No]
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
S500 LDB
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Make: MERCEDESModel: S500L AUTO Registration: S500 LDBEngine Size (cc): 4966Year of Manufacture: 2004Date First Registered: 01/06/2016 MOT Expiry Date: 08/07/2026Current V5: YESLocation: PICKERINGYou can view from: Wednesday 5 November 2025 - Tuesday 11 November 2025Current V5 present.
Paperwork includes Mercedes wallet containing owners handbooks including service book containing 11 stamps, navigation CDs, partial previous V5, MOT certificates, and various invoices.
The highest bid at the end of the auction will be submitted to the vendor for their consideration.
In our final test drive of the vehicle 2/4 of the ‘Tyre Pressure Monitoring’ sensors failed - we have not been able to resolve this issue due to time constraints so potential buyers of the vehicle should be aware of this - a warning light will appear on the dash.
The vendor has provided the following:
The vendor of this 2004 Mercedes S500L is the Bangers & Cash Restoring Classics team.
They write:
We’ve had a number of hi...
Points of note
£940
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£10,551
Median Price (Since 2020)
£61,945
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Jul 08 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
74,317 miles
Registration Date
2004-06-25
MOT History
Passed
On Jun 27 2025 with 74,317 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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))
- Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement THRUST ARM BUSH BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective BOTH REAR HANGERS (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Failed
On Jun 26 2025 with 74,317 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Advisory:
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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))
- Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement THRUST ARM BUSH BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective BOTH REAR HANGERS (6.1.2 (a))
Passed
On Jul 03 2024 with 72,696 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OUTSIDE EDGE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement THRUST ARM BUSHES MOVEMENT BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed
On Jun 29 2023 with 71,049 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passed
On Jul 07 2022 with 63,799 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/40x18 (5.2.3 (e))
Passed
On Jul 09 2021 with 56,417 miles
Passed
On Jul 03 2020 with 49,544 miles
Passed
On Jun 21 2019 with 43,545 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- handbrake has a imbalance of 61% from either side adjustment advised
Passed
On Jun 27 2018 with 35,349 miles
Passed
On May 31 2017 with 27,571 miles
Passed
On Jun 09 2016 with 25,697 miles
Passed
On Jun 12 2015 with 23,204 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Passed
On Jun 16 2014 with 21,772 miles
Passed
On Jun 06 2013 with 20,573 miles
Passed
On Jun 28 2012 with 19,074 miles
Passed
On Jun 13 2011 with 16,565 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Passed
On Jun 24 2010 with 14,767 miles
Passed
On Jun 04 2009 with 12,126 miles
Passed
On Jun 18 2008 with 9,477 miles
Passed
On Jun 28 2007 with 6,817 miles

