Mercedes-Benz E Class E500 Avantgarde (U1)

Name: Mercedes-Benz E Class E500 Avantgarde
Brand: Mercedes-Benz
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E500 Avantgarde 5.0 4dr Saloon Automatic Petrol

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Mercedes-Benz E500 Avantgarde 5.0 4dr Saloon Automatic Petrol

2004 (04)

111,913 Mls

Petrol

Automatic

5.0L

Saloon

Silver

276 g/km

306 BHP

25.4 MPG

Euro 3

Vehicle Description

The Car
Our E class is the 3rd incarnation of the model, known as the W211. It was a huge technological leap from the W210 that preceded it. It was lighter and stiffer thanks to the extensive use of aluminium, it also came with the very clever Airmatic suspension that self adjusts itself up to 20 times a second to give the perfect ride, whatever the road throws up.
Our particular E500 is a 2004 Avantgarde, finished in Brilliant Silver with Black leather and Birds Eye Maple trim. It has covered 111916 miles and despite being in very nice overall condition it will require a small amount of work to put it through another MOT, please read on for the full appraisal.

The Mechanicals
That glorious 5.0 V8 spins into life at the first flick of the key and settles down to a lovely burble through the Powerflow exhaust. Out on the road it’s a lovely cruiser, wafting around on a wave of torque but press the loud pedal and the big Merc really comes alive, pulling smoothly through the rev range and making just the most delicious noise.
After an in house inspection we found that it would require 2 new rear tyres and the metal brake pipes on all 4 corners could do with being replaced.

The Exterior
Starting at the front, and any stone chips are minimal. The headlights are bright and clear, and are also free from any chips or cracks, as are the lower fog lights. Looking down the flanks of the E500, this car is straight! There are no dings or dents to mention and the paintwork is glossy and bright. All the shadow chrome trim is in nice condition, all badges are present and correct and the 17” 5 double spoke wheels are all in excellent condition

The Interior
Finished in black leather, the electric seats are working as they should and are showing only very minimal signs of wear . All four door cards present well, with no damage or scuffs to mention and the carpets are all clean and damage free.
Sitting behind the wheel of this 306bhp autobahn cruiser, you are faced with nice, clean scratch free instruments, with no fault lights showing when the engine is running. There are no noticeable marks or scuffs to the dashboard, and the wood veneer trim is all in excellent condition. The standard fit head-unit is working as it should, including the satellite navigation and the switches and dials for the digital climate control are all in good order, with no wear to the lettering.
Up above, the headlining is also excellent with no issues to point out and the tilt / slide sunroof works fine. Into the cavern of a boot and again, everything is neat, clean and tidy. The spare wheel, jack and tool kit are also present.

The Paperwork
The Mercedes comes with its V5, Service book showing 7 stamps up to 65378 miles, service receipts including ones for a new SBC pump in 2018 and a new air suspension compressor in 2020.

The Conclusion
There is a small to do list to be completed before it hits the road again but the reward will be a great piece of German engineering that looks the part and will feel even better, all for the price of a tired old Focus!
As with all our cars, we have described the Mercedes honestly and with transparency, drawing attention to the good points and the imperfections equally, allowing you to make an informed decision.
Viewing is highly recommended and can be done at our Tewkesbury HQ, Monday to Saturday by appointment.
If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us, either via our contact form, Email sales@cultclassics.uk or give us a call on 01684 210915 or / text / whatsapp on 07920 851312

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Technical Details

Performance

Engine Size 4966 cc

Top Speed 155 mph

0-62mph 5.9 sec

Power 306 bhp

Dimensions

Height 1440 mm

Length 4818 mm

Width 1980 mm

Emissions & Performance

CO2 276 g/km

Combined 25.4 mpg

Extra Urban 37.7 mpg

Urban 16.3 mpg

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Vehicle Performance

306

BHP

339.2

Torque

5.9

0-62

155

Top Speed

Running Costs

Fuel Economy*

Combined

25.4 mpg

Extra Urban

37.7 mpg

Urban

16.3 mpg

Vehicle Tax**

12 months

£415

6 months

£228.25

CO2

276 g/km

Band K

Insurance

Insurance Group

44D

Fuel Type

Type

Petrol

* MPG figures are obtained in laboratory testing and intended for comparisons between vehicles. Please be aware they're not intended to represent real world efficiency.

** Vehicles with an original list price of more than £40,000 registered on or after 01 April 2017 must pay an additional £410 a year.