This 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 was sold new in San Jose, California in December 2004 and has remained in California since new. Finished in Cubanite Silver Metallic (723) over Grey Leather (838), power is provided by a 5.0-liter V8 mated to a five-speed automatic transmission driving the rear wheels. Equipment includes heated and ventilated front seats with memory, automatic climate control, Bluetooth retrofitted OEM audio, a power glass sunroof, keyless-go, bi-xenon headlights, 18" AMG wheels, Dual-Control Airmatic suspension, and the AMG Sport Package. The included Carfax report shows consistent dealer servicing and checkups through 2018. Since then the car has seen 3 dealer visits and all other work performed by an independent specialist. Recent service consists of new valve cover gaskets, front upper and lower control arms, new tires with refurbished E55 wheels, and new front and rear air shocks. This E500 shows 127k miles and is now offered on by the seller in San Jose, California with $10k worth of service records, manufacturer's literature, a clean Carfax report, and a clean California title.
The exterior is finished in Cubanite Silver Metallic (723) and features the AMG Sport Package which offers AMG bumpers, extended side skirts, and dual chrome exhaust tips. Additional features include bi-xenon headlights, rain-sensing wipers, a heated windshield washer system, a heated rear window, and a power tilt/slide glass sunroof. The exterior is in good condition with no signs of damage and the headlight remain clean and clear. The seller recently had the car detailed and paint corrected with a ceramic coating applied.
The car has been fitted with OEM 18” AMG wheels from an E55 AMG which have been recently refinished. The rear wheels are fitted with Hankook Ventus V12 Evo2 tires measuring 265/35 with 2023 date codes, while the front wear new 245/40 Continental ControlContact tires with 2025 date codes. Dual-control Airmatic suspension offers adjustability for both ride height and stiffness. All four air shocks were recently replaced along with the front upper and lower control arms.
The cabin is trimmed in Grey Leather (838) with Burl Walnut wood trim accenting the center console, dashboard and door panels. Both front seats offer 10-way power adjustability with three-position memory and are both heated and ventilated. Additional interior features include automatic climate control, cruise control, a garage door opener, COMAND with navigation, rear door sunblinds, and an electric rear roller blind. The side and rear windows have been tinted to help preserve the interior from UV. The OEM COMAND unit has been retrofitted with Bluetooth capability.
The multifunction steering wheel features a burl wood and leather rim which fronts a 160-mph speedometer, a 7k-rpm tachometer, analog clock and digital gauges for fuel level and coolant temperature. A configurable digital display is centrally mounted along with a digital odometer which reads just under 127,489 miles.
This W211 sedan is powered by a 5.0-liter M113 V8 which makes 302 horsepower and 339 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a five-speed automatic transmission. The included Carfax report shows constistent dealer servicing and checkups through 2018 with the most recent visit in October 2025. The current owner has performed their own oil changes every 5k miles with accompanying records totalling over $10k in service. Additional recent service includes new valve cover gaskets, new front upper and lower control arms, new front and rear air shocks, and an oil change.
The Carfax report shows linear mileage updates and California history from. A total of 33 service visits are listed along with no accident or damage reports. The car will come with a clean Carfax and clean California title.
The W211 E500 set the bar for mid-size luxury sedans due to its impressive features, build quality, and comfort including the venerable M113 V8 and Dual-Control Airmatic suspension. Over the years, many of these cars have accumulated many miles, and with it, abuse; this example however is different. As a clean California car since new, this E500 presents in outstanding condition and has clearly been well-kept over the years. The plethora of options, including the desireable Sport Package, sets this car apart from the vast majority of others we see from time to time. We absolutely love the color combination paired with the refinished E55 wheels. A close inspection of the photos show just how nice this car really is. For an enthusiast looking for the perfect every-day V8 luxury sedan, this E500 punches the ticket with style, class, power, and reliability.
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@CTBenz Exceptional cosmetic condition with 20+ years and 109,000 miles of regularly scheduled MB Dealer service augmented by $10,000 of VERY worthwhile service performed by a shop that specializes in MB & BMW prior to sale. I know, I know, it had over 125,000 miles on the clock That's 6,250 regularly serviced fair weather miles a year. Whoops! These cars were built to be driven and double the mileage is well within reach if the new owner followed the previous owners lead.Shipping to MA unfortunately makes by these remarkable CA vehicles a bit challenging at times. Will be interesting to see where the reserve is as IMO this gym is worth a lot more than the current bid level. No offense to all us bidders!$8,000 bid placed by @majorMB
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@Jrad1600 we are more than happy to upload new photos as well. I am very confident that the E500 looks the same now as in the photos. Thanks!@Jrad1600 yes, a few photos are from 120k miles. Just a couple interior photos. Majority of the exterior photos and interior photos were from last week when we were preparing for the listing. The photos taken at 120k miles from January of this year. Yes, I have put some miles on the vehicle just because it's an absolute dream to drive this E500 but is now garaged. Mechanically the car is still in excellent conditions. The AMG badge removal is a very simple fix. simplly as getting some dental floss, removing the badge, spraying a few drops of "Goo gone" to remove the remaining tape. Or have a professional detailer polish it off the remaining tape. I hope this helps @Jrad1600 :)Are these pictures actually 7,000 miles old? The description says the car is at 127k miles but the pictures show the car at 120k miles. A lot can happen mechanically/cosmetically in 7k miles if that's the case - any insight? I'm also curious how easily that AMG badge can be removed. Definitely didn't come that way from the factory and I'd be worried about leaving marks or scratches from getting it off - unless anyone has some good advice. Otherwise the car looks great!$2,500 bid placed by @texdot88