2005 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG

We are delighted to be offering for sale a one owner E55 AMG Estate car. The pride and joy of our mature seller, the car has been loved and well maintained its whole seventeen-year life.

We are told the car has always been garaged, washed weekly, and serviced annually regardless of miles covered.

Not only is the car in superb condition, but it is also equipped to the very highest of standards. It even boasts the desirable additional pair of seats which fold out from under the boot floor. So, fast, fun, and family-friendly into the bargain.

The Specification includes :-

7 Seats ( Folding Bench Seat in the boot )

Dynamic Front Seats

Memory Front Seats

Airmatic Suspension

Command Navigation

Heat Insulating Tinted Glass

Parktronic

The E55 AMG’s silver paintwork is in quite exceptional condition, all that washing and polishing by our seller has clearly paid dividends. An odd stone chip on the front end is all we can spot. No dings, parking scrapes or other marks anywhere to be seen.

The panel gaps and shut lines are excellent, as one would expect from a quality car maker such as Mercedes-Benz.

The bespoke AMG wheels set the car off rather nicely and hint at the car’s sporting potential. There are signs of a few altercations with a kerb in places, but there are plenty of specialists who can return them to pristine condition.

Three of the tyres were new in 2019 and they have covered few miles since. They are Continental Sport Contacts, a premium tyre without a doubt. As we always like to point out, care taken with tyre choice and maintenance is generally a sign of careful and considered car ownership.

For those sunny days, a generously sized sunroof is fitted for that wind-in the-hair feeling.

We have spotted an area of corrosion on the tailgate, where the wiper motor mechanism is. This can be clearly seen in one of our photographs.

Our seller informs that the car has never been in an accident or had any paint repairs.

Upfront, AMG-badged sport seats are fitted. Electrically heated and adjustable of course, they are supremely comfortable and supportive. Not only that, but they are in remarkable condition with just a little creasing in places. Quality materials and a careful owner really do make a difference.

The driving position is commanding with all controls falling easily to hand. The steering wheel not only has controls for radio volume etc, but there are also buttons for the gearchange, should you wish to exert more control over the five-speed gearbox.

The E55 has factory fitted satellite navigation and Harman Kardon speakers will ensure the premium sound system can be enjoyed to the very best.

There’s head and legroom aplenty in the back of the E55 and once again the seats are in excellent condition, and we suspect have rarely been used. In keeping with the car’s luxury car status, there are separate heating and ventilation controls and a fold down central armrest with cupholders etc.

Protective over mats have ensured the carpets have remained undamaged.

The E-Class estate boasts one of the largest load bays in its class, so there’s room aplenty for luggage and assorted chattels. As already mentioned, beneath the boot floors hides a pair of additional seats, likely to be adored by children. Headrests and seatbelts ensure a modicum of safety and once folded away, they do not compromise the load area.

A roller load cover ensures that the boot contents can remain concealed from prying eyes, a nice touch.

Tools are present and correct and there’s even a bag of assorted fuses should they be required.

We are told the air conditioning blows cold, the system having been maintained over the years.

All in all, the E55’s interior has stood the test of time rather well, defying seventeen years of use.

We always include plenty of photographs of a car’s undersides and that is the case here. Other than an odd rusty bolt, we cannot spot anything untoward.

Lifting the bonnet reveals that powerful, yet smooth V8 engine in all its glory. It’s a sight to behold and even bears the name of the engineer that built it – good job Tobias Schultz! It all looks to be in lovely condition as one would expect.

We are told the car drives well, with power aplenty whatever the situation. Unbelievably quick when required, smooth and refined when cruising. The accomplished automatic gearbox works well too.

The E55 has its original service book which contains a variety of stamps. We are told the car has been serviced every year, but the book wasn’t always stamped. Sadly, our seller is finding copies of the invoices somewhat elusive.

The last invoices that are to hand are for servicing work by EPC, a performance car specialist firm based in Feltham, near Heathrow. The latter of the two relates to work done in 2018, the mileage then being 77,860. Just 6,000 miles have been covered since.

The invoice for the new tyres fitted in 2019 is also amongst the paperwork.

The last MoT test was carried out in September 2021, the car passing with no advisories and 900 miles only have been added since. The online MoT history makes for impressive reading, the last minor advisory being in 2016.

The RAC history check we have carried out shows nothing untoward.

This one owner German powerhouse of a car will surely delight its new owner. Not only is it a capable and commodious family car, but it also boasts almost supercar-like performance should you be in the mood.

Clearly a much loved and cared for car, we suspect this may well be the best of its type for sale in the UK today.

We confidently expect a sale price of between £13,000 and £16,000 will be achieved.

Viewing is always encouraged. The car is located at our Abingdon headquarters; we are open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm and to arrange an appointment please use the ‘Contact Seller’ button at the top of the listing to make an appointment. Feel free to ask any questions or make observations in the comments section below or try our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’