1998 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG W210

Highlights

• Long-term current keeper since 2008
• Complete car for enthusiast recommissioning
• Classic Brilliant Silver with two-tone leather interior
• The last of the Affalterbach-built AMGs

The Appeal

There had been AMG-tweaked E-Class before, but it was the W210 E55 that set the template for a tyre-smoking, rip snorting riposte to the more sober RS6 and M5 alternatives. This was a luxury Mercedes with a surprising hooligan side. Buyers loved the idea, snapping up 12,000 E55s over its production run.

The car is also notable amongst enthusiasts for being the last ‘proper’ AMG Mercedes. While later cars would be built on the Sindelfingen line alongside all other E-Class models, the W210 E55 was fully built and tested by AMG at Affalterbach.

These are all strong reasons to take a look at this Brilliant Silver E55. It’s a used and loved example that has been with the current keeper since 2008. The car’s last MOT ran to October 2023, so it will need some checks and recommissioning. A further test in December 2023 provides buyers with guidance on the likely work. For the right enthusiast, here’s a chance to bring one of Mercedes’ best and most important modern classics back to life.

Key Information

• Mileage: 173,220 miles indicated
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• MOT status: expired, MOT test December 2023 available to view online
• Technical specs: 5,439cc AMG 349bhp V8, 5spd 5G-TRONIC automatic
• Paperwork: invoices and other history as shown, V5C
• Registration: sold on plate R251BBY, private plate shown in photos not included

The Detail

• Popular Brilliant Silver metallic paintwork in fair condition with age to note in photos
• Bodywork in fair condition for age with bubbles to doors and arches as shown
• Factory AMG ‘Monobloc’ alloys showing some kerbing to rims and marks to faces
• Mix of tyres fitted
• Advisories to note for the structure on the December 2023 MOT test
• Two-tone black and grey interior showing wear typical of age and mileage
• Deterioration to the steering wheel and headlining to note
• Fitted with a glass sunroof and electric memory seats, amongst other features
• Buyers should note that the car has been off the road since late 2023
• MOT expired so the car will require towing away

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