2004 Mercedes-Benz E500 Avantgarde Auto W211

Highlights

• Rare V8-powered estate, an uncommon specification
• Owned by a lifelong Mercedes enthusiast
• The vendor describes the car as being in very good condition throughout
• Advisory-free MOT valid until 11th March 2027
• ULEZ compliant

The Appeal

We love a fast estate car, and here's one of our favourites. The W211 Mercedes-Benz E500 Estate combined the practicality of the E-Class wagon with the effortless performance of a naturally aspirated 5.0-litre V8. With around 302 bhp channelled through a five-speed automatic gearbox, it offered a compelling blend of serious pace and family-car versatility, a combination that relatively few buyers specified new, making survivors all the more appealing today.

This 2004 example has covered 109,000 miles and is offered by a lifelong Mercedes enthusiast who has previously owned an E230 and an E320. The vendor notes that this has been their favourite Mercedes of all, stating that it drives like a dream. It benefits from a new battery and holds a current MOT valid until March 2027. With two sport modes available, the second of which the seller admits they have never been brave enough to try, there is clearly performance in reserve for those willing to explore it.

Key Information

• Mileage: 109,000 miles (indicated, warranted by service records)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: MOT valid until March 2027 (no advisories)
• Technical specs: 5.0-litre V8 petrol, five-speed automatic
• Paperwork: well-stamped service book, invoices, V5C, and book pack

Service history:

• 01/24 - 106,706 miles - Newtons MB Specialists
• 01/23 - 103,229 miles - Newtons MB Specialists
• 02/22 - 78,228 miles - Newtons MB Specialists
• 01/21 - 94,495 miles - Newtons MB Specialists
• 01/20 - 90,207 miles - Newtons MB Specialists
• 07/18 - 83,232 miles - Mercedes-Benz Colchester
• 07/16 - 76,798 miles - MJN Autoservices
• 04/14 - 68,374 miles - Danum Autocentre
• 03/13 - 62,548 miles - The Car Workshop
• 02/12 - 50,325 miles - Kettering Motorist Centre
• 03/11 - 39,384 miles - S.M. Autocare
• 03/10 - 37,254 miles - S.M. Autocare
• 03/09 - 34,667 miles - S.M. Autocare
• 03/08 - 26,848 miles - S.M. Autocare
• 02/07 - 20,717 miles - Mercedes-Benz of York
• 08/05 - 11,626 miles - Mercedes-Benz of York

The Detail

• AMG alloy wheels with Pirelli PZero tyres
• Some small scuffs to the paint and other signs of age-commensurate wear
• Some small marks to the wheels which can be studied in the photographs
• Gentle wear to the leather upholstery
• Roof bars and box included in the sale
• No MOT advisories

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