Bid for your chance to own this 1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SL only on The MB Market. Finished in Almandine Red Metallic (512) over Beige Leather (275), power is provided by a 5.6-liter M117 V8. Showing just 47k miles, this car comes with a clean Carfax and clean Virginia title.
Bid for your chance to own this 2014 Mercedes-Benz E250 BlueTEC on The MB Market! Finished in Hyacinth Red Metallic (996) over Anthracite Leather (211), power comes from a twin-turbo 2.1-liter I4 diesel with only 61k from new. This W212 comes highly optioned with a clean Carfax history.
Bid for your chance to own this 2007 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Wagon only on The MB Market! Finished in Flint Grey over an Anthracite Leather interior, this AMG Wagon is powered by a 6.2L M156 V8 and shows 108k miles with new valve cover gaskets, front suspension refresh, and more.
Bid for your chance to own this 2005 Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI with only 19k miles only on The MB Market. Finished in Black (040) over Anthracite (831) leather, power is provided by a 3.2-liter OM648 turbodiesel inline-six paired with a five-speed automatic transmission.
Bid for your chance to own this 2002 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG w/23k miles on The MB Market. This W210 has been supercharged by RENNtech and comes with over $71k in receipts. This E55 is now offered with factory literature, RENNtech receipts, the original window sticker, and a clean Carfax report.
This Mercedes-Benz ML60 RS RENNtech is now available on a No Reserve auction with The MB Market. Originally an ML55 AMG from the factory, this W163 is powered by a 6.0L M113 and comes with a letter of authenticity from RENNtech.
blakleyleonard said:
@95E300DieselThese would be a great fit for your W124!
@Bruce777 Well played sir! Congrats! I'll connect with you shortly!
@AMG5pt4 Thank you! This is definitely a car I'm going to miss!
@CannedHeat2 Thank you! The color was what drew me to this particular car, and the fact it's an 89.
I added an additional video showing the car outside in direct sunlight as well as a picture of a service receipt from 2019 that was in the car.
@Jim_RosenthalThe tire sizes I used for these wheels when I had them on my 500E are 245/40 front and 275/35 rear. That's the OEM tire size for them as well.
@Jim_Rosenthal This is exactly what you're looking for!
@Jim_Rosenthal These do fit 124 500E's. I test fit a set on my 500E when trying out different wheel options and have seen quite a few running this exact spec monoblock. Perfect wheel for it!
@KloureiroHey! There's some minor creasing in the seat bottoms which is normal for these. Nothing out of the normal but still wanted to include it. Thanks!
@BenzhillI totally agree! It was difficult to capture the true color of the paint as it's very unique compared to the bright red and burgundy colors offered at the time.
Hello and welcome to the auction for my 560SL! I've owned this car since December 2022 and have spent considerable time to ensure it's reliable and up to snuff. The car is a real head turner with sharp classic body lines from the 80's and rare Almandine Red paint. It's also the last model year offered for the R107 which has become the most collectible and desirable of the lineage. I hate to see it go but I don't get to enjoy it very often and am freeing up some space in the garage for future toys. I'd love to see it go to a fellow enthusiast who will continue to properly take care of the car. Good luck to all!
This car happened to be local to me and I've known the last owner (who's owned the car since 2007) for a few years now. We were introduced through his mechanic. His collection of diesel Benzes is a site to behold. All have been kept in a climate controlled garage with battery tenders including this one which may very well by my personal favorite. In preparation for the auction, I had the opportunity to take the photos for the listing and drive the car. It drives phenomenally with silky smooth shifts and a healthy diesel chug. This is easily one of the cleanest S123 wagons left in the world today. The way the car is presented is exactly how it's been kept for years. Bid with confidence!
I was fortunate enough to see this car in person and took the photos for the listing. This car is in stunning condition! Anyone who is interested in bidding will not be disappointed, bid with confidence!
If I hadn't just bought another W123 I would be all over this. Thanks for letting me see the car in person when I was visiting Atlanta a couple weeks ago! Bid with confidence!
@R129hoarderYes, mine is an AMG Japan car as well.
@WDB748372When I bought my 6.0 I was under the impression that it was likely not a 6.0 engine. I had a friend look at it for me prior to purchasing and couldn't find any AMG stamps on the block. When I received the car, the only thing I could make out was a stamp that appeared to read 5.3? Not really sure as it was extremely difficult to make out. Regardless, nothing was stamped AMG but similar to this one, the radiator support sticker designated the engine as a 6.0 and was aged appropriately for the car. After purchasing the car, I had my mechanic measure the stroke as that was really the only way I could verify for sure and it turned out to be a 6.0 with a 95mm stroke. Driving it certainly feels like more torque and aggressive throttle response compared to a standard 5.0 as well. So many factors can effect the driving aspect though so that's not always a for sure sign.
@Shervin The former seller of the car is a well-respected and credible person in the community and has personally been familiar with this specific car since the early 90’s as it was residing in the LA area throughout those years. The former seller had been pursuing the vehicle over those many years from the original owner, and attested to the fact that the kit had been in place since day one. After finally acquiring it, he perfected the car cosmetically and swapped the 722.6 transmission into it as well. The AMG stamps were painted over during the repaint but that’s life. The car is listed with AMG in the title referring to the authentic AMG parts installed on the car prior to the modifications. Prior "authentic pre merger" listings that could be verified have specified language noting the location where the cars were built. It’s also worth noting that in the pre merger days a car could be ordered to spec of the owner and that included aesthetic updates only. While not an AMG motor car, those cars were still modified aesthetically by AMG in period and are considered as such. There are plenty of cars today with kits that have been “slapped” on, however, this is not one of them.
@JeffersonStPtsIt’s a really fun driving experience. Noticeable difference over a 500 or 600. The torque increase is what you notice the most. In my opinion, this is the perfect hot rod german roadster because you can get V12+ power but without the V12 complications.
For anyone interested in this car, I can attest to the originality and quality of this example. Not only did I have the pleasure of taking photos of the car for the listing, but I also drove the car and it's remarkably smooth and solid. I've taken many of my cars over the years to the seller for servicing because they're honest, knowledgeable, and do high quality work. Bid with confidence on this 560SEC!
@ArshadadnanThat won't count as a valid bid. Must have card on file
@Smcase22The very first W210 E55 I owned (about 8 years ago now) had this same clear coat failure on the top strip of the rear bumper. It was also Black 040. I was able to have that resprayed easily and it wasn't expensive either. A good compound and buff may bring it back without needing paint too. And I agree, these are among the best cars ever built and I still drive one daily today!
@JAB12@Mark I was fortunate enough to see and drive this car in person as well as speak with the current owner/collector. I found out they purchased the car in 2017 from the original owning family (son inherited from father). According to the original owner's son, the modifications were done in period and prior to 2018 when the car received a repaint and drivetrain modifications, the car had the kit, wheels, springs, shocks, gauges, and an AMG Momo M38 steering wheel. The current owner modified and restored the car to his liking which included the steering wheel, updated gauges, and a custom stainless steel exhaust among other things. With that being said, there's no claim that the engine is modified by AMG. Pre merger AMG cars 99% of the time do not have records (some that do are not authentic papers) and pre merger AMGs could be modified both mechanically and/or aesthetics only. Based on the origin of the car and in-period modifications the car had/has, I would deem it as an authentic AMG car that now has some modifications added to it. Was it built in Westmont or done by another authorized dealer? Unfortunately there's no way to confirm. For those interested in the car, I would encourage seeing the car in person as it does not disappoint in any way.
@EuroAutoPro Well done! I'll give you a call shortly!
@TomBuddTXI don't have a receipt from the Exhaust fix campaign/recall but I did go to the dealership today to inquire (photo of the car in the service bay added to gallery). They told me the recall was done in October 2021 by Mercedes-Benz of McKinney TX but were unable to provide any documentation or a VMI due to privacy laws- their words, not mine. But in short, yes it is done and I confirmed with Mercedes. The paint on the car is congruent all around and the less smooth/shiny that you're seeing in the photos is just reflection. The video may help to show that as well. I took paint meter readings today of every panel and also have uploaded those to the gallery. Each panel confirmed no paint work as all were approximately the same thickness. Thanks for the questions and let me know if there's anything additionally I can answer!
@TomBuddTX I love the wagons too! Unfortunately the wagons aren't offered in the States with the diesel configuration so Sport optioned sedan it was for me.
@Merriam_MercedesIt's less than both the reserve and value of the car.
@mtrappy Great point! Lots of miles and time left on those warrantied parts so this one can truly be enjoyed worry-free. Thanks the comment!
@McMinnowHey, it does not have adaptive cruise control, only standard. I purposefully wanted one without active lane keeping assist as one of my previous ones did have it and I wasn't personally a fan. Let me know if you have any other questions!
Welcome to the auction for my remarkably clean E250 BlueTEC! For those who don't know, this is the 3rd E250 I've owned over the last few years and by far the best one given the color and options. The original plan was to keep this one longterm as it does everything well. On roadtrips I can get close to 800 miles on one tank of gas and even normal driving it feels like a tank lasts forever. The car doesn't need anything and is fully ready to go for the next owner who I can confidently say will be extremely pleased! Bid with confidence and I'll be happy to answer any comments or questions the best I can. Thanks!
@thesheikhThank you, I hope to be able to get another sometime down the road (assuming one can be found). It's being replaced by another Mercedes diesel... but purpose will be a bit different as it will be a Sprinter van for business.
Good luck to everyone in the final minutes of the auction! Thank you to everyone who has stopped by to check out the listing and I know the next owner is going to be extremely happy with this rare AMG Wagon!
@lowphat88I’ve seen pictures of that before and it’s so good. I would too do that but reupholstering in Blue suede would not be fun
Already have a pretty good guess as to what they’re going in if @lowphat88 gets them!
@STARGAUDThat would be amazing. Can’t wait to see what these end up in!
@DigitalHey, this E63 is not a P30 equipped car so it does not have LSD. Thanks
@daroncpaI did not do any of the other fluids other than an oil and filter service. I asked my mechanic to do whatever he felt was necessary upon inspection and those were not done. I’m not sure if brakes are original or not but the pads appear to have been replaced at some point. The battery has shown no signs of fatigue and always started with no issue. Still, a new battery would likely be in order in the near future due to the date. Thanks
@StevieboyI do not have any prior service records from either previous owner but the service history records on the Carfax are all done by the dealer so I could likely get copies of those invoices I would think. I don't have the original window sticker and debated getting one of the reproductions from Stuttgart Studios which most sellers do today when the original is lost. The repros are actually very nice.
@CarCrazy24Thanks! This car has factory halogen headlamps. You could retrofit xenon bulbs easily as the headlights do have a projector lens already.
I really hate to see this one go as it really is a fantastic car. Unfortunately I can't keep them all and need to make room in the stable so the CDI is up for grabs! I've had the car since August of last year and driven it sparingly in dry weather only. Everything on the car functions properly and it gets excellent MPGs plus a ton of torque. I'll be monitoring daily for questions and thanks for stopping in!
@Terner10Fixing the pixels on the cluster is very easy and inexpensive. You can pull the cluster very easily and send it off to have them repaired for $150. Then just plug it back in when you get it back. Only takes a few days too. Swapping back to the OEM head unit should also be a simple switch for any audio shop. If you do switch back, you should get one of the OEM units from Becker in NJ that have bluetooth integrated into them.
@HighheatFrom what I’ve seen they were strong transmissions. I’ve got the same set up in my 07 E63 wagon with 108k miles and it still drives perfect. Very noticeable difference between Comfort and Sport too.
@Willjam6I assure you it is legit. Over $4 million worth of MBs sold since March. As a founding partner I'm happy to answer any questions you may have about the platform. Thanks
I've personally driven and seen this car in person and it is very very nice. One of the best maintained examples left without question. @Marathon4 The brake set up comes from an 07 SLK55 AMG @jgmsethi Original Monoblocks will fit but require a spacer in the front to clear the calipers. The previous owner specifically chose the SL55 wheels to avoid the need for a spacer and allowed the brakes to be seen behind the wheels.
@Ddeninno404Most auctions do have reserves. Those that don't will be clearly labeled as such in the listing title.
@babblerThe headliner hasn't been a terrible job from my experience. I've had it done 5 times now on different E55's I've owned over the years and it typically costs around $500 including the sunroof piece. I'm sure it depends on the area you are in as well.
@Vlad600selAh I see under the Quick Facts section. Good catch, I got it updated thanks
@Vlad600selDescription is correct, the car is titled in Montana. Thanks
@993tatsI'm trying to get my business partner at my auto storage facility to meter the car for me. I don't have a paint meter (ordered one and it's on the way though) but he does, once I get the readings I will upload. Thanks
@AMGmeisterI am unsure as to what Renntech did to the compression with the addition of the supercharger. In the acceleration video I did not floor it to prevent wheel spin so there's more power to put down. I can say that beyond 80mph it accelerates extremely quick with no signs of slowing down even as speed increases. Thanks
@993tats I assure you there are certainly no flood issues with this car as you allude to. If there was, Carfax would clearly label that as they do other reports I’m sure we have all seen. The car has lived in the New Orleans area for the majority of it’s life and always kept in climate controlled storage with a battery tender.
@edanetzThe only information I have on the modification are the items listed on the Renntech receipts. I know the O2 sensors were also replaced but from what I can see, high performance headers and downpipes were the primary exhaust modifications. Thanks
Welcome to the auction of my E55 AMG! This is a bittersweet listing for me. The W210 AMG is ultimately my favorite all-around Mercedes of all-time. In addition to this one, I still have three other E55’s, two E60’s, and an E430. All this to say, it’s time to let one go and make room for something new down the road. I can say with conviction that whoever ends up with this car will be more than satisfied, and replicating the quality of this build, in addition to the condition of the car, would be nearly impossible. Good luck bidding!
@css008I was interested in this as a fun driver for myself and showed pictures to my body guy here locally and he said $400-$800 depending on how far he'd need to go to ensure it's all out. Hope that helps!
@ArmenianThere's a shop local to me that can do a quality job on the headliners. They all do eventually begin to sag so it kind of comes with the territory for most of these cars. The shop is King's Upholstery in Roanoke, VA but I'm confident there would be a shop local to anyone that could also do this. When I've had it done in the past it was $400-450 including the sunroof.
@KorkmazI actually did this to my 1992 500SL and it was very simple. Can be done yourself in little time. I swapped to the all glass face euro headlights.
@iamthejd77Confirmed per the seller the wood is original in this car. I was actually fortunate enough to see this car in person and it is in amazing condition.
I want this just so I can use the reverse markers that pop up on the rear corners. Long live the 90s!
@naccerVery helpful information on sourcing this fabric! I'll have to see if they have the fabric I need for my Euro S123 driver seat.
This is one I would personally want in my collection. Hammer looks with an engine good for 500k miles every day of the week.
Congrats to buyer and seller! This is a clean R107 and I was super tempted myself!
@MBZTECHThanks! I was able to take another video showing the A/C and heat in action so hopefully this helps to show that the entire system is working flawlessly... did my best here. The video has been added to the listing.
@MBZTECHHey! I was able to spend some quality time with this car while taking photos and videos for the listing. The Eco button was purposefully on when the videos were shot. It was 39 degrees outside so there was no need to have the AC engaged. The AC does in fact worth flawlessly just to confirm. I'll try to take another video with the AC on this weekend.
@Vlad600sel 420 horsepower and 464 lb-ft of torque according to RENNtech
@ferrari400i Great speaking with you on the phone earlier about the ML. For others wondering the same, all electronics work on the ML including windows, sunroof, AC and heat. The brakes and rotors are in great shape and recently inspected by my mechanic to ensure there were no outstanding needs prior to the listing. The brakes are Brembo all around, branded RENNtech, so they are still available if the need was there to replace them in the future.
@selski You definitely can. I've owned a number of RENNtech vehicles including a few currently in addition to this one and they've always been super helpful. Typically, I'm able to get any parts needed from Mercedes as it's still an M113 under there. If there is a RENNtech specific part that's needed they will be glad to assist.
Thanks to everyone for checking out the auction for my ML60 RS RENNtech on The MB Market! I'll be checking periodically to answer any questions and am excited to see this ultra rare W163 RENNtech find a new home! The opportunity to own an authentic RENNtech build from this era, especially in the form of a W163, is almost nonexistent in today's market.
@albanianbenz That would be a pairing you couldn't find anywhere else! One for when you want to go fast, and another when you want to go really fast.
@albanianbenz Same same, but different, but still same.
I'm waiting for a giant bid from @blueridgeMB with 1 second remaining
I came to play today
@cpbeckmanThat comment below was definitely not from Blakley himself. Just some random bystander speaking the truth.
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17" AMG Aero II Monoblock Wheels
blakleyleonard said:
@95E300DieselThese would be a great fit for your W124!
1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SL w/47k Miles
blakleyleonard said:
@Bruce777 Well played sir! Congrats! I'll connect with you shortly!
1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SL w/47k Miles
blakleyleonard said:
@AMG5pt4 Thank you! This is definitely a car I'm going to miss!
1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SL w/47k Miles
blakleyleonard said:
@CannedHeat2 Thank you! The color was what drew me to this particular car, and the fact it's an 89.
1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SL w/47k Miles
blakleyleonard said:
I added an additional video showing the car outside in direct sunlight as well as a picture of a service receipt from 2019 that was in the car.
Staggered 18" AMG Aero II Monoblock Wheels
blakleyleonard said:
@Jim_RosenthalThe tire sizes I used for these wheels when I had them on my 500E are 245/40 front and 275/35 rear. That's the OEM tire size for them as well.
Staggered 18" AMG Aero II Monoblock Wheels
blakleyleonard said:
@Jim_Rosenthal This is exactly what you're looking for!
Staggered 18" AMG Aero II Monoblock Wheels
blakleyleonard said:
@Jim_Rosenthal These do fit 124 500E's. I test fit a set on my 500E when trying out different wheel options and have seen quite a few running this exact spec monoblock. Perfect wheel for it!
1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SL w/47k Miles
blakleyleonard said:
@KloureiroHey! There's some minor creasing in the seat bottoms which is normal for these. Nothing out of the normal but still wanted to include it. Thanks!
1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SL w/47k Miles
blakleyleonard said:
@BenzhillI totally agree! It was difficult to capture the true color of the paint as it's very unique compared to the bright red and burgundy colors offered at the time.
1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SL w/47k Miles
blakleyleonard said:
Hello and welcome to the auction for my 560SL! I've owned this car since December 2022 and have spent considerable time to ensure it's reliable and up to snuff. The car is a real head turner with sharp classic body lines from the 80's and rare Almandine Red paint. It's also the last model year offered for the R107 which has become the most collectible and desirable of the lineage. I hate to see it go but I don't get to enjoy it very often and am freeing up some space in the garage for future toys. I'd love to see it go to a fellow enthusiast who will continue to properly take care of the car. Good luck to all!
1985 Mercedes-Benz 300TDT Wagon w/107k Miles
blakleyleonard said:
This car happened to be local to me and I've known the last owner (who's owned the car since 2007) for a few years now. We were introduced through his mechanic. His collection of diesel Benzes is a site to behold. All have been kept in a climate controlled garage with battery tenders including this one which may very well by my personal favorite. In preparation for the auction, I had the opportunity to take the photos for the listing and drive the car. It drives phenomenally with silky smooth shifts and a healthy diesel chug. This is easily one of the cleanest S123 wagons left in the world today. The way the car is presented is exactly how it's been kept for years. Bid with confidence!
31k-Mile 1983 Mercedes-Benz 240D
blakleyleonard said:
I was fortunate enough to see this car in person and took the photos for the listing. This car is in stunning condition! Anyone who is interested in bidding will not be disappointed, bid with confidence!
1983 Mercedes-Benz 300SD
blakleyleonard said:
If I hadn't just bought another W123 I would be all over this. Thanks for letting me see the car in person when I was visiting Atlanta a couple weeks ago! Bid with confidence!
NO RESERVE: 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500SL 6.0 AMG
blakleyleonard said:
@R129hoarderYes, mine is an AMG Japan car as well.
NO RESERVE: 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500SL 6.0 AMG
blakleyleonard said:
@WDB748372When I bought my 6.0 I was under the impression that it was likely not a 6.0 engine. I had a friend look at it for me prior to purchasing and couldn't find any AMG stamps on the block. When I received the car, the only thing I could make out was a stamp that appeared to read 5.3? Not really sure as it was extremely difficult to make out. Regardless, nothing was stamped AMG but similar to this one, the radiator support sticker designated the engine as a 6.0 and was aged appropriately for the car. After purchasing the car, I had my mechanic measure the stroke as that was really the only way I could verify for sure and it turned out to be a 6.0 with a 95mm stroke. Driving it certainly feels like more torque and aggressive throttle response compared to a standard 5.0 as well. So many factors can effect the driving aspect though so that's not always a for sure sign.
1990 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL AMG
blakleyleonard said:
@Shervin The former seller of the car is a well-respected and credible person in the community and has personally been familiar with this specific car since the early 90’s as it was residing in the LA area throughout those years. The former seller had been pursuing the vehicle over those many years from the original owner, and attested to the fact that the kit had been in place since day one. After finally acquiring it, he perfected the car cosmetically and swapped the 722.6 transmission into it as well. The AMG stamps were painted over during the repaint but that’s life. The car is listed with AMG in the title referring to the authentic AMG parts installed on the car prior to the modifications. Prior "authentic pre merger" listings that could be verified have specified language noting the location where the cars were built. It’s also worth noting that in the pre merger days a car could be ordered to spec of the owner and that included aesthetic updates only. While not an AMG motor car, those cars were still modified aesthetically by AMG in period and are considered as such. There are plenty of cars today with kits that have been “slapped” on, however, this is not one of them.
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL60 AMG
blakleyleonard said:
@JeffersonStPtsIt’s a really fun driving experience. Noticeable difference over a 500 or 600. The torque increase is what you notice the most. In my opinion, this is the perfect hot rod german roadster because you can get V12+ power but without the V12 complications.
1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC w/48k Miles
blakleyleonard said:
For anyone interested in this car, I can attest to the originality and quality of this example. Not only did I have the pleasure of taking photos of the car for the listing, but I also drove the car and it's remarkably smooth and solid. I've taken many of my cars over the years to the seller for servicing because they're honest, knowledgeable, and do high quality work. Bid with confidence on this 560SEC!
1991 Mercedes-Benz 350SDL
blakleyleonard said:
@ArshadadnanThat won't count as a valid bid. Must have card on file
2002 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG
blakleyleonard said:
@Smcase22The very first W210 E55 I owned (about 8 years ago now) had this same clear coat failure on the top strip of the rear bumper. It was also Black 040. I was able to have that resprayed easily and it wasn't expensive either. A good compound and buff may bring it back without needing paint too. And I agree, these are among the best cars ever built and I still drive one daily today!
1990 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL AMG w/43k Miles
blakleyleonard said:
@JAB12@Mark I was fortunate enough to see and drive this car in person as well as speak with the current owner/collector. I found out they purchased the car in 2017 from the original owning family (son inherited from father). According to the original owner's son, the modifications were done in period and prior to 2018 when the car received a repaint and drivetrain modifications, the car had the kit, wheels, springs, shocks, gauges, and an AMG Momo M38 steering wheel. The current owner modified and restored the car to his liking which included the steering wheel, updated gauges, and a custom stainless steel exhaust among other things. With that being said, there's no claim that the engine is modified by AMG. Pre merger AMG cars 99% of the time do not have records (some that do are not authentic papers) and pre merger AMGs could be modified both mechanically and/or aesthetics only. Based on the origin of the car and in-period modifications the car had/has, I would deem it as an authentic AMG car that now has some modifications added to it. Was it built in Westmont or done by another authorized dealer? Unfortunately there's no way to confirm. For those interested in the car, I would encourage seeing the car in person as it does not disappoint in any way.
2014 Mercedes-Benz E250 BlueTEC
blakleyleonard said:
@EuroAutoPro Well done! I'll give you a call shortly!
2014 Mercedes-Benz E250 BlueTEC
blakleyleonard said:
@TomBuddTXI don't have a receipt from the Exhaust fix campaign/recall but I did go to the dealership today to inquire (photo of the car in the service bay added to gallery). They told me the recall was done in October 2021 by Mercedes-Benz of McKinney TX but were unable to provide any documentation or a VMI due to privacy laws- their words, not mine. But in short, yes it is done and I confirmed with Mercedes. The paint on the car is congruent all around and the less smooth/shiny that you're seeing in the photos is just reflection. The video may help to show that as well. I took paint meter readings today of every panel and also have uploaded those to the gallery. Each panel confirmed no paint work as all were approximately the same thickness. Thanks for the questions and let me know if there's anything additionally I can answer!
2014 Mercedes-Benz E250 BlueTEC
blakleyleonard said:
@TomBuddTX I love the wagons too! Unfortunately the wagons aren't offered in the States with the diesel configuration so Sport optioned sedan it was for me.
2014 Mercedes-Benz E250 BlueTEC
blakleyleonard said:
@Merriam_MercedesIt's less than both the reserve and value of the car.
2014 Mercedes-Benz E250 BlueTEC
blakleyleonard said:
@mtrappy Great point! Lots of miles and time left on those warrantied parts so this one can truly be enjoyed worry-free. Thanks the comment!
2014 Mercedes-Benz E250 BlueTEC
blakleyleonard said:
@McMinnowHey, it does not have adaptive cruise control, only standard. I purposefully wanted one without active lane keeping assist as one of my previous ones did have it and I wasn't personally a fan. Let me know if you have any other questions!
2014 Mercedes-Benz E250 BlueTEC
blakleyleonard said:
Welcome to the auction for my remarkably clean E250 BlueTEC! For those who don't know, this is the 3rd E250 I've owned over the last few years and by far the best one given the color and options. The original plan was to keep this one longterm as it does everything well. On roadtrips I can get close to 800 miles on one tank of gas and even normal driving it feels like a tank lasts forever. The car doesn't need anything and is fully ready to go for the next owner who I can confidently say will be extremely pleased! Bid with confidence and I'll be happy to answer any comments or questions the best I can. Thanks!
2014 Mercedes-Benz E250 BlueTEC
blakleyleonard said:
@thesheikhThank you, I hope to be able to get another sometime down the road (assuming one can be found). It's being replaced by another Mercedes diesel... but purpose will be a bit different as it will be a Sprinter van for business.
2007 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Wagon
blakleyleonard said:
Good luck to everyone in the final minutes of the auction! Thank you to everyone who has stopped by to check out the listing and I know the next owner is going to be extremely happy with this rare AMG Wagon!
NO RESERVE: Recaro CSE Seats w/Heat & Memory
blakleyleonard said:
@lowphat88I’ve seen pictures of that before and it’s so good. I would too do that but reupholstering in Blue suede would not be fun
NO RESERVE: Recaro CSE Seats w/Heat & Memory
blakleyleonard said:
Already have a pretty good guess as to what they’re going in if @lowphat88 gets them!
NO RESERVE: Recaro CSE Seats w/Heat & Memory
blakleyleonard said:
@STARGAUDThat would be amazing. Can’t wait to see what these end up in!
2007 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Wagon
blakleyleonard said:
@DigitalHey, this E63 is not a P30 equipped car so it does not have LSD. Thanks
19k-Mile 2005 Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI
blakleyleonard said:
@daroncpaI did not do any of the other fluids other than an oil and filter service. I asked my mechanic to do whatever he felt was necessary upon inspection and those were not done. I’m not sure if brakes are original or not but the pads appear to have been replaced at some point. The battery has shown no signs of fatigue and always started with no issue. Still, a new battery would likely be in order in the near future due to the date. Thanks
19k-Mile 2005 Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI
blakleyleonard said:
@StevieboyI do not have any prior service records from either previous owner but the service history records on the Carfax are all done by the dealer so I could likely get copies of those invoices I would think. I don't have the original window sticker and debated getting one of the reproductions from Stuttgart Studios which most sellers do today when the original is lost. The repros are actually very nice.
19k-Mile 2005 Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI
blakleyleonard said:
@CarCrazy24Thanks! This car has factory halogen headlamps. You could retrofit xenon bulbs easily as the headlights do have a projector lens already.
19k-Mile 2005 Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI
blakleyleonard said:
I really hate to see this one go as it really is a fantastic car. Unfortunately I can't keep them all and need to make room in the stable so the CDI is up for grabs! I've had the car since August of last year and driven it sparingly in dry weather only. Everything on the car functions properly and it gets excellent MPGs plus a ton of torque. I'll be monitoring daily for questions and thanks for stopping in!
2002 Mercedes-Benz E320 4Matic Wagon w/38k Miles
blakleyleonard said:
@Terner10Fixing the pixels on the cluster is very easy and inexpensive. You can pull the cluster very easily and send it off to have them repaired for $150. Then just plug it back in when you get it back. Only takes a few days too. Swapping back to the OEM head unit should also be a simple switch for any audio shop. If you do switch back, you should get one of the OEM units from Becker in NJ that have bluetooth integrated into them.
2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG P30 w/39k Miles
blakleyleonard said:
@HighheatFrom what I’ve seen they were strong transmissions. I’ve got the same set up in my 07 E63 wagon with 108k miles and it still drives perfect. Very noticeable difference between Comfort and Sport too.
1974 Mercedes-Benz 450SL
blakleyleonard said:
@Willjam6I assure you it is legit. Over $4 million worth of MBs sold since March. As a founding partner I'm happy to answer any questions you may have about the platform. Thanks
2001 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG
blakleyleonard said:
I've personally driven and seen this car in person and it is very very nice. One of the best maintained examples left without question. @Marathon4 The brake set up comes from an 07 SLK55 AMG @jgmsethi Original Monoblocks will fit but require a spacer in the front to clear the calipers. The previous owner specifically chose the SL55 wheels to avoid the need for a spacer and allowed the brakes to be seen behind the wheels.
1990 Mercedes-Benz 300CE
blakleyleonard said:
@Ddeninno404Most auctions do have reserves. Those that don't will be clearly labeled as such in the listing title.
1999 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG
blakleyleonard said:
@babblerThe headliner hasn't been a terrible job from my experience. I've had it done 5 times now on different E55's I've owned over the years and it typically costs around $500 including the sunroof piece. I'm sure it depends on the area you are in as well.
RENNtech Supercharged 2002 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG w/23k Miles
blakleyleonard said:
@Vlad600selAh I see under the Quick Facts section. Good catch, I got it updated thanks
RENNtech Supercharged 2002 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG w/23k Miles
blakleyleonard said:
@Vlad600selDescription is correct, the car is titled in Montana. Thanks
RENNtech Supercharged 2002 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG w/23k Miles
blakleyleonard said:
@993tatsI'm trying to get my business partner at my auto storage facility to meter the car for me. I don't have a paint meter (ordered one and it's on the way though) but he does, once I get the readings I will upload. Thanks
RENNtech Supercharged 2002 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG w/23k Miles
blakleyleonard said:
@AMGmeisterI am unsure as to what Renntech did to the compression with the addition of the supercharger. In the acceleration video I did not floor it to prevent wheel spin so there's more power to put down. I can say that beyond 80mph it accelerates extremely quick with no signs of slowing down even as speed increases. Thanks
RENNtech Supercharged 2002 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG w/23k Miles
blakleyleonard said:
@993tats I assure you there are certainly no flood issues with this car as you allude to. If there was, Carfax would clearly label that as they do other reports I’m sure we have all seen. The car has lived in the New Orleans area for the majority of it’s life and always kept in climate controlled storage with a battery tender.
RENNtech Supercharged 2002 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG w/23k Miles
blakleyleonard said:
@edanetzThe only information I have on the modification are the items listed on the Renntech receipts. I know the O2 sensors were also replaced but from what I can see, high performance headers and downpipes were the primary exhaust modifications. Thanks
RENNtech Supercharged 2002 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG w/23k Miles
blakleyleonard said:
Welcome to the auction of my E55 AMG! This is a bittersweet listing for me. The W210 AMG is ultimately my favorite all-around Mercedes of all-time. In addition to this one, I still have three other E55’s, two E60’s, and an E430. All this to say, it’s time to let one go and make room for something new down the road. I can say with conviction that whoever ends up with this car will be more than satisfied, and replicating the quality of this build, in addition to the condition of the car, would be nearly impossible. Good luck bidding!
1993 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.6L Sportline Limited Edition
blakleyleonard said:
@css008I was interested in this as a fun driver for myself and showed pictures to my body guy here locally and he said $400-$800 depending on how far he'd need to go to ensure it's all out. Hope that helps!
1999 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG
blakleyleonard said:
@ArmenianThere's a shop local to me that can do a quality job on the headliners. They all do eventually begin to sag so it kind of comes with the territory for most of these cars. The shop is King's Upholstery in Roanoke, VA but I'm confident there would be a shop local to anyone that could also do this. When I've had it done in the past it was $400-450 including the sunroof.
32k-Mile 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL500
blakleyleonard said:
@KorkmazI actually did this to my 1992 500SL and it was very simple. Can be done yourself in little time. I swapped to the all glass face euro headlights.
48k-Mile 1984 Mercedes-Benz 380SL
blakleyleonard said:
@iamthejd77Confirmed per the seller the wood is original in this car. I was actually fortunate enough to see this car in person and it is in amazing condition.
23k-Mile 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500SE
blakleyleonard said:
I want this just so I can use the reverse markers that pop up on the rear corners. Long live the 90s!
No Reserve: 1983 Mercedes-Benz 500SE Euro
blakleyleonard said:
@naccerVery helpful information on sourcing this fabric! I'll have to see if they have the fabric I need for my Euro S123 driver seat.
1995 Mercedes-Benz E300 Diesel
blakleyleonard said:
This is one I would personally want in my collection. Hammer looks with an engine good for 500k miles every day of the week.
1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL w/68k Miles
blakleyleonard said:
Congrats to buyer and seller! This is a clean R107 and I was super tempted myself!
No Reserve: 1999 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG w/8,300 miles
blakleyleonard said:
@MBZTECHThanks! I was able to take another video showing the A/C and heat in action so hopefully this helps to show that the entire system is working flawlessly... did my best here. The video has been added to the listing.
No Reserve: 1999 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG w/8,300 miles
blakleyleonard said:
@MBZTECHHey! I was able to spend some quality time with this car while taking photos and videos for the listing. The Eco button was purposefully on when the videos were shot. It was 39 degrees outside so there was no need to have the AC engaged. The AC does in fact worth flawlessly just to confirm. I'll try to take another video with the AC on this weekend.
No Reserve: 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML60 RS RENNtech
blakleyleonard said:
@Vlad600sel 420 horsepower and 464 lb-ft of torque according to RENNtech
No Reserve: 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML60 RS RENNtech
blakleyleonard said:
@ferrari400i Great speaking with you on the phone earlier about the ML. For others wondering the same, all electronics work on the ML including windows, sunroof, AC and heat. The brakes and rotors are in great shape and recently inspected by my mechanic to ensure there were no outstanding needs prior to the listing. The brakes are Brembo all around, branded RENNtech, so they are still available if the need was there to replace them in the future.
2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 4Matic RENNtech Wagon
blakleyleonard said:
@selski You definitely can. I've owned a number of RENNtech vehicles including a few currently in addition to this one and they've always been super helpful. Typically, I'm able to get any parts needed from Mercedes as it's still an M113 under there. If there is a RENNtech specific part that's needed they will be glad to assist.
No Reserve: 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML60 RS RENNtech
blakleyleonard said:
@selski You definitely can. I've owned a number of RENNtech vehicles including a few currently in addition to this one and they've always been super helpful. Typically, I'm able to get any parts needed from Mercedes as it's still an M113 under there. If there is a RENNtech specific part that's needed they will be glad to assist.
No Reserve: 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML60 RS RENNtech
blakleyleonard said:
Thanks to everyone for checking out the auction for my ML60 RS RENNtech on The MB Market! I'll be checking periodically to answer any questions and am excited to see this ultra rare W163 RENNtech find a new home! The opportunity to own an authentic RENNtech build from this era, especially in the form of a W163, is almost nonexistent in today's market.
No Reserve: 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML60 RS RENNtech
blakleyleonard said:
@albanianbenz That would be a pairing you couldn't find anywhere else! One for when you want to go fast, and another when you want to go really fast.
No Reserve: 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML60 RS RENNtech
blakleyleonard said:
@albanianbenz Same same, but different, but still same.
1992 Mercedes-Benz 500E RENNtech 6.0L
blakleyleonard said:
I'm waiting for a giant bid from @blueridgeMB with 1 second remaining
1992 Mercedes-Benz 500E RENNtech 6.0L
blakleyleonard said:
I came to play today
1992 Mercedes-Benz 500E RENNtech 6.0L
blakleyleonard said:
@cpbeckmanThat comment below was definitely not from Blakley himself. Just some random bystander speaking the truth.