This 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500E was sold new at Dana Motors of Cincinnati and spent time in Indiana before relocating to Wisconson in 2007 where it has remained ever since under single-family ownership. Finished in Almandine Red Metallic (512) over Grey Leather (278), this 500E is powered by a 5.0L M119 V8 paired with a four-speed automatic transmission driving the rear wheels. Equipment includes a power-operated sunroof, fog lights, 16″ alloy wheels, Automatic Slip Control, power-adjustable and heated front seats, automatic climate control, cruise control, and a Becker Grand Prix stereo. An extensive service was performed in 2019 and receipts over the last 3 years include a new coolant level sensor, distributor cap and rotor, temp sender, and a cleaning of the mass air flow sensor. This 500E is being offered for sale by the original owning family with 89k miles, 5 factory keys, manufacturer’s literature, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Wisconsin title.

The car is finished in Almandine Red Metallic (512) with matching lower body cladding. Equipment includes fog lights, headlight wipers, powered sunroof, factory front air dam, and side skirts. The 500E comes fitted with flared front and rear fenders along with widened bumpers and side cladding to match compared to a standard W124. The seller reports rust around the wheel arches along with minor scrapes and rock chips along the front bumper. A small door ding is noted on the rear passenger door and detailed photos of the exterior highlighting all imperfections can be viewed in the gallery. 

Factory 16″ 8-hole wheels are mounted with Michelin MXM4 tires measuring 225/55 on all four corners. The 500E featured Porsche-tuned suspension with a lower ride height than contemporary standard W124 models and also required a wider track for better handling. The Carfax shows new brake pads and control arms in 2020 along with new front rotors in 2019. 

The cabin features factory front and rear sport seats upholstered in Grey Leather (278) which is also continued on to each door card. Burl wood trim accents the dashboard, center stack in the front and rear, and door panels. No fading is visible on the wood and the seller notes a hairline crack around the shifter console. The headrest switch on the door is missing along with a broken lock pull tab on the driver door. Equipment includes power-adjustable and heated front seats, Mercedes-Benz floormats, an electric rear roller blind, automatic climate control, factory phone, trunk-mounted 10-disc CD changer, and a Becker Grand Prix stereo. The seller reports the driver door must be closed hard to latch and the antenna is inoperable. 

The four-spoke steering wheel frames VDO instrumentation that includes a 160mph speedometer, a 7k-rpm tachometer, an analog clock, and gauges for coolant temperature, fuel level, and oil pressure. The six-digit odometer shows 89k miles, all of which have been added by the original owner and their brother since new. 

The 5.0-liter M119 V8 was factory rated at 322 horsepower and 354 lb-ft of torque when new. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a four-speed automatic transmission. The Carfax report lists 33 total service history records including a major service in 2019 showing new spark plugs, oil cooler lines, brake pads, front rotors, intake manifold gasket, air filter, and coolant flush along with an oil and filter change. Additionally new control arms were installed in 2020. Additionally, receipts over the last 3 years are provided with the car and include a new coolant level sensor, distributor cap and rotor, temp sender, and a cleaning of the mass air flow sensor. The seller notes the smell of exhaust when operating the vehicle and limited use within the last two years. Partial service records are included in the sale and underbody pictures are viewable in the gallery.

The Carfax report shows no accidents or other damage and lists linear mileage updates since new. The car was reportedly passed to the original owner's brother has remained single-family owned since new. This 500E is now shows 89k miles and is offered with 5 factory keys, partial service records, factory literature, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Wisconsin title.

A video showing each fender up close has been provided by the seller.