This 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500E is a European-market example that was imported from France to the US in 2021. The seller acquired the car in May 2024 and the car now shows 75k kilometers (~47k miles). Finished in Black Pearl Metallic (199) over Anthracite Leather (271) upholstery, power is provided by a 5.0-liter M119 V8 paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes factory alloy wheels, a power sunroof, fog lights, Automatic Slip Control, automatic climate control, a Becker cassette stereo, heated power-adjustable front seats, and cruise control. Maintenance performed between 2022-2023 involved replacing the front shocks and springs, tie rods, air conditioning compressor and receiver/drier, and spark plugs. The most recent service in August 2024 included the replacement of the camshaft seals, distributor caps and rotor, and clutch fan, along with a new fuel filter, fuel pump, and fuel lines. This W124 500E is now offered with the owner’s manual, service records, a tool kit, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Illinois title.

The body is finished in Black Pearl Metallic (199) with grey lower cladding. The 500E was assembled by Porsche and featured wheel arch flares, revised bodywork, and a lower ride height when compared to a standard W124 models. Additional exterior features include original Euro-spec 500E-specific headlights with wipers, integrated fog lights, a retractable antenna, and a power sunroof. The seller notes the lower cladding was refinished and rust repair was performed around the taillights and on the trunk by Michaelian Restoration of Stuart, Florida, in August 2022. The original "500E" badge has been replaced with the updated "E500" lettering on the trunk lid. 

The car wear factory 16" alloy wheels which are mounted with Continental ContiPremiumContact 2 tires measuring 225/55 all around with 2015 date codes. The front shocks, springs, and tie rods were replaced in August 2022. The car is equipped with Automatic Slip Control (ASR) and braking is handled by four-wheel ventilated discs.

The interior is upholstered in Anthracite Leather (271) and features front and rear bucket seats. Amenities include heated and power-adjustable front seats, automatic climate control, a Becker cassette stereo, a power-adjustable steering column, dual front airbags, and cruise control. Burl wood trim adorns dashboard, center console, and each door. 

The four-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel frames a 260-km/h 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 75k kilometers (~47k miles).

The 5.0-liter M119 DOHC V8 was factory rated at 322 horsepower and 354 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission. The most recent service in August 2024 included the replacement of the camshaft seals, distributor caps and rotor, and clutch fan, along with a new fuel filter, fuel pump, and fuel lines. Prior service performed included a new air conditioning compressor and receiver/driver in November 2023, new front shocks and tie rods in September 2022, and new spark plugs and engine air filters in February 2022. Underbody photos are provided in the gallery.