Mercedes-Benz 500 E / E 500
The 5.0-litre V8 W 124 saloon before the E-Class renaming.
What to check before buying
- Original factory specification
- Check the data card and engine number, and distinguish a 500 E from a later E 500 and AMG-derived car.
Use build date and original specification together when comparing sale results.
Commission a search for this specification
Source a car
Set the model, specification, budget, and timetable. We run the private search and screen candidates against your brief.
Private sourcingAssess a car you’ve found
Review the seller’s records, comparable sales, and questions for an independent marque specialist before deciding what to offer.
Pre-purchase advice
We agree the written scope, fee, and any specialist costs before work begins.
Factory specification
- Production
- 1991–1993
- Specification
- W 124 E 50, type 124.036