This 1993 Mercedes-Benz 500E spent time in Texas before being relocated to California, where it was acquired by the current owner in 2009. The car is powered by a 5.0-liter M119 V8 mated with a four-speed automatic transmission, and it is finished in Smoke Silver Metallic over beige leather upholstery. Equipment includes 18″ Avior alloy wheels, a power sunroof, Automatic Slip Control, automatic climate control, heated power-adjustable front seats, cruise control, and a Becker cassette stereo. Work completed under current ownership has involved replacing the hood liner, power steering pump, valve cover gaskets, ignition cap and rotor, ignition wires, spark plugs, wiring harness, and battery. This W124 500E shows 140k miles and is now offered by the seller on behalf of the current owner with a clean California title in the owner’s name.
The 500E was assembled by Porsche and featured wheel arch flares, revised bodywork, and a lower ride height when compared to other W124 models. This example is finished in Smoke Silver Metallic (702). Euro-specification lighting has been added along with tinted turn signal lenses. A ding on the left quarter panel has been repaired. The Carfax report lists minor damage on a May 2009 entry. A fog light is broken, and images showing various trim, body, and paint imperfections are provided in the gallery.
The 18″ five-spoke Avior alloy wheels are mounted with Continental Sport Contact 2 tires. The car is equipped with Automatic Slip Control (ASR), and braking is handled by four-wheel ventilated discs. The power steering pump has been replaced. The seller notes noise from the left rear suspension area when driving on rough surfaces with passengers in the rear seats.
The cabin features heated power-adjustable front seats upholstered in beige leather along with a color-coordinated lower dashboard, door panels, and carpeting. Amenities include automatic climate control, a Becker cassette stereo, a power-adjustable steering column, dual front airbags, power windows and locks, rubber floor mats, and cruise control. The seller notes the headliner and ignition switch have been replaced.
The four-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel frames a 160-mph speedometer, a tachometer with a 6k-rpm redline, an analog clock, and gauges for oil pressure, coolant temperature, and fuel level. The six-digit odometer shows 140k miles.
The 5.0-liter M119 DOHC V8 was factory rated at 322 horsepower and 354 lb-ft of torque. The seller notes a replacement hood liner was installed in 2022, and the valve cover gaskets, ignition cap and rotor, ignition wires, spark plugs, wiring harness, and battery have been replaced as well. Aftermarket intake plumbing is installed.
Power is sent to the rear wheels via a four-speed automatic transmission.
The Carfax report shows the aforementioned damage.
The California title is listed as a duplicate.
Road Tests
Photo Gallery
Bring a Trailer Verified Checkout Available
- Secure payments and title transfers in all 50 US states
- Financing from top national banks
- Affordable service contracts for vehicles 1965 and newer
Auction Result
Winning Bid | USD $26,500 by T0PNotch55 |
Auction Ended | February 9, 2025 at 11:07AM PT |
Bids | 23 |
BaT Essentials
Bring a Trailer Verified Checkout Available
- Chassis: WDBEA36E3PB921133
- 140k Miles Shown
- 5.0-Liter M119 V8
- Four-Speed Automatic Transmission
- Smoke Silver Metallic Paint
- Beige Leather Upholstery
- 18" Avior Alloy Wheels
- Power Sunroof
- Automatic Slip Control
- Automatic Climate Control
- Heated Power-Adjustable Front Seats
- Cruise Control
- Becker Cassette Stereo
17 Comments
Loading more comments…
Please enable JavaScript to engage in the discussion on this site.
Confirm Your Comment
Did you mean to enter this number as a bid? If so please use the bidding box above.
Error Posting Comment
There was an error posting your comment.