This 1999 Mercedes-Benz S500 Grand Edition is 1 of 600 examples produced as a celebration of the W140 in the final year model for the North American market. Each example was finished in Obsidian Black Metallic (197) over Beige (Parchment) Nappa Leather (235) and featured exclusive options including a stitched steering wheel pad, Black Art Line Veneer, illuminated door sills, a rear roller blind, CD changer, and 18” AMG Monoblock wheels. Power comes from a 5.0L M119 V8 paired to a 5-speed automatic transmission driving the rear wheels. The included Carfax report shows 18 service history records and the selling dealer performed an oil service prior to the auction. This S500 Grand Edition shows 192k miles and is offered for sale by the selling dealer in Orlando, Florida with 2 keys, factory literature, a Grand Edition-specific book sleeve, and a clean Montana title.
Finished in model-specific Obsidian Black Metallic (197) exterior options include headlamp wipers, power folding mirrors, soft close doors, a soft close trunk, a power antenna, power sunroof, and laminated double pane glass. The seller notes the font bumper has been previously repainted due to clear coat failure. A front license plate bracket is mounted to the bumper.
Factory model-specific 18” AMG Monoblock wheels are finished in chrome and mounted measure 18x8.5 at all four corners. Sumitomo tires are mounted and measure 255/45 on each wheel. Standard on the S500 was rear self-leveling suspension.
Grand Edition cabins were trimmed in exclusive Beige (Parchment) Nappa Leather (235) and featured stitched seams on the seats and steering wheel horn pad. Options include front and rear heated seats, a power tilt and telescoping steering wheel, illuminated door sills, an OEM car phone with voice control, roof mounted vanity mirrors for the rear seats, a rear rollerblind, and a Continental head unit. The original Becker head unit is included in the sale. The cabin is accented by Black Art Line veneer which shows some cracking indicative of age. The front seats and armrest also show some discoloration and heavy wear on the leather surfaces. Original Grand Edition floor mats are included in the sale.
The Black Art Line veneer-trimmed steering wheel frames original VDO instruments including a 160-mph speedometer, a tachometer, an analog clock, and gauges for fuel level, instant fuel economy, coolant temperature, and oil pressure. The digital odometer indicates 192k miles.
This S500 is powered by a 5.0L M119 V8 which was rated for 315 horsepower when new and 347 lb-ft of torque. A 722.6 5-speed transmission drives the rear wheels and ASR manages stability. The included Carfax report shows 18 service history records and the selling dealer performed an oil service prior to the auction.
The included Carfax report shows a clean history and linear mileage updates since new. This S500 Grand Edition shows 192k miles and is offered for sale by the selling dealer in Orlando, Florida with 2 keys, factory literature, a Grand Edition-specific book sleeve, and a clean Montana title.
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@Ag13 I’ll answer some now and some later as you are requesting things that will need to be videoed or photographed. In regards to the title, I am a registered dealer in the state of Florida, the listing does state that above, so the title and paperwork will be completed so that the next owner can register it. If the high bidder is registering the car in Florida, then as a dealer I have to collect sales tax and handle the transfer and registration and collect those fees. All of the service records I have for the car are listed on the Carfax, I can try and reach out to those shops and see if they will give me more detail. The self leveling suspension operates as it should, as do the soft close features with locks. The key cases are older and brittle, they function as designed but I removed the tape off of the keys for the pictures and they are that way and function as designed. The car doesn’t appear to have been smoked in, but standard detail procedure for me is an ozone treatment and steam cleaning.First of all, thanks for listing your W140 on the MB Market! I just went through your listing and photos carefully, and if you don’t mind, I have a good number of detailed questions to clarify things for myself and other potential buyers. I really appreciate your time and patience in advance. Photos 24-29: There are some rock chips on the hood. Could you provide closer photos? Photo 33: There's a bruise, could you post a close-up picture? Photo 35: Was the trunk piece repainted? If possible, could you post paint meter readings? Photo 45: Is there any discoloration on the side mirror (drive side)? Photo 77: It looks like the headlight wiper cap is missing—do you have the part? Are the wipers operational? Photo 100: Can we get a closer picture of the section between the armrest and lower storage? Is the cover missing? Photo 125: The sunroof headliner appears loose by the edges, could you share closer pictures and an operational video of the sunroof? Photo 136: The rubber trim on the door by the lower step (Mercedes logo area) appears to be lagging out—could you confirm? Could you also provide a video of the rear side sunshades operating? In the video, the key fob has blue tape, but in the photos, it does not, do both key fobs work? What is the operating distance? Any issues with the mechanical keys unlocking the doors? Are the soft-close doors and trunk functioning properly? Does the trunk handle pop up as expected? Could you provide underbody pictures or videos? Have the rear suspension accumulators been updated or replaced? Could you confirm if the car is smoker or non-smoker? Do you have any service records, receipts, or work orders for maintenance completed? The listing mentions a Montana title with out-of-state CA plates. Have you obtained a Foreign Title Transfer (MV63)? Since the car is listed in FL, will the title be notarized in FL for the sale, or will Montana title rules apply, potentially requiring additional tax payments for the buyer? I truly appreciate your time in addressing these questions. Looking forward to your response!