This 1993 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL was sold new in California and shows less than 84k miles from new. The car relocated to Illinois from 1997-2017 before returning to California where it currently resides. Finished in Black Pearl Metallic (199) over Black Leather (261), power is provided by a 5.0-liter M119 V8 paired with a four-speed automatic transmission driving the rear wheels. Equipment includes a power tilt/slide glass sunroof, electrically adjustable and heated front and rear seats, self-leveling rear suspension, a power rear sunshade, ASR slip control and burl wood trim. The most recent service approximately one month ago included an AC service with a new blower motor, new rear window actuator, and new rear suspension stabilizer. In January 2025 an oil service was performed which was less than 1k miles ago. This W140 is now offered for sale by the selling dealer in Lake Forest, California with a clean Carfax report and a clean California title.

The exterior is finished in Black Pearl Metallic (199) and two-tone grey lower body cladding with chrome trim lining the windows. Exterior equipment includes a power tilt/slide glass sunroof, power adjustable and heated door mirrors, a heated windshield washer system, headlamp wiper/washers, remote central locking and soft-close doors. The seller notes prior paint work on the trunk lid and rear driver door. A paint imperfection is noted on the front passenger corner. The Carfax report shows no accidents or damage since new. 

The car rides on factory 16" 8-hole alloy wheels which come wrapped in a set of new Uniroyal Tiger Paw tires measuring 235/60 showing 2015 date codes. The suspension features a self-leveling rear axle and a new rear stabilizer bar was recently installed. 

The seats are trimmed in Black Leather (261) which is also found on the door panels and dashboard. Burl Walnut wood trim found on the center console, dashboard and door panels. Both front and rear seats are heated and electrically adjustable. Additional amenities include dual-zone automatic climate control, a power rear sunshade, cruise control, Bose audio, an integrated car phone and a power tilt/telescope steering column. A new window actuator was installed in preparation for the sale along with a new AC blower motor and rercharge.

The leather wrapped steering wheel frames a 160-mph speedometer which sits alongside a 7k-rpm tachometer as well as an analog clock and gauges for fuel level, economy, oil pressure and coolant temperature. Digital instrumentation includes an outside temperature sensor along with a digital odometer which currently shows just under 84k miles.

This W140 is powered by a 5.0-liter M119 V8 engine which is factory rated at 315 horsepower and 345 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission. The Carfax report shows a most recent oil change in January 2025 less than 1k miles ago along with 10 total service history records. In preparation for the sale, the dealer had an AC service performed with a new blower motor, new rear window actuator, and new rear suspension stabilizer bar installed. 

The Carfax report shows first entry in February 1993 upon purchase with California and Illinois registrations. Linear mileage updates are shown from new with no accident or damage reports. 

A walk-around video has been provided by the seller below.