2001 Mercedes-Benz G500

The current seller actually purchased the vehicle from The Market and is now putting the car back into the auctions. This car, when it was with us previously was believed to have been dispatched from the factory to Kuwait where the previous seller believed it was part of the Royal household’s collection.

It was treated to a G63 AMG body kit at some point although it still retains its G55 lettering on the tailgate. The previous seller imported the car to the UK and went through all the necessary paperwork and documentation. The current owner has had the car for around a year and has kept it in as good a condition as it was purchased in. The current owner also owns and operates a mechanics shop so is well qualified to fix anything that goes wrong although they report it to have been reliable during their time.

White is a timeless colour for these cars and one that has very much come in style during the last few years, and in the current UK summertime heatwave it’s a very welcome way to reflect the heat.

Paint work around the car is in generally good condition with a few areas having seen some chips or some paint degradation, these are photographed in the gallery below and we encourage you to take a look. The AMG body kit adds some style and gravitas to the vehicle whilst also not detracting from the capable 4X4 off road ability of the G500.

Whilst this car does have some minor issues with the body kit and some of the paintwork but on the whole, it is in good condition body wise, certainly helped along by the lack of any obvious or extensive rusting from being from a hot, dry country.

The tyres are looking a bit perished too and with a vehicle such as this, you want to make sure you’re on good rubber with a big V8 and a hefty weight to lug around. The alloys are matte black and are largely free of any curbing or stone chips, there is a minor section of curbing but it’s not really noticeable.

Inside the car is luxurious as you’d expect with the seats being very comfortable and the upholstery being in superb condition. The colour is also a very big statement, perhaps something that fits in with this car’s overall image quite well. The seats are believed to have been fitted later on in the car’s life, but we cannot confirm this. The seats both front and rear are heated and the fronts are electronically operated.

There is carbon fibre effect vinyl over much of the interior trim but this we assume was aftermarket and as some if it is peeling in places, the new owner may want to remove it all together along with the same vinyl on the side mirrors.

Carpets and headlining are in very good condition with the cabin and boot having a rubber over mat to protect the fabric underneath should you decide to go green laning and not want to get the mats covered in mud.

In terms of in car entertainment, the G Wagon has a new pioneer stereo fitted which also makes use of a rear-view camera, the screen of which is mounted in the rear view mirror, certainly something that will help when trying to reverse into those tight supermarket spaces.

The sunroof is operation and as with the rest of the car is free from corrosion from what we saw on the photoshoot.

As previously mentioned, the body is remarkably corrosion free for a 21-year-old vehicle but this has been helped for certain by its time in Kuwait. We have taken photos of the underside as best we can to highlight its condition and we’d encourage you to take a look over them.

The engine bay is quite full and the Mercedes engineers have packaged it well, all seems to be in order and indeed on our test drive, the engine behaved very well with no unwanted noises. It fired up straight away and idled much more quietly than you would imagine.

During the G500’s first MOT over in the UK, it underwent a major service overhaul, despite passing with just a few advisories. The owner bringing the car into the UK reports that the following work had been completed.

- Major service including 16 spark plugs

- Differential oil change

- New belts

- New windscreen

- New vacuum pipes

- Engine overhaul

- New track rod ends

- Brake overhaul with new pads front and rear

- Fuel tank cleaned & new fuel lines

- Overhaul steering rack and pump

The current owner has replaced the alternator and the starter unit and some other sundries but the car is SORN at the moment with the current MOT running out in March of this year. The car did pass its previous MOT however with only advisories for the indicators and steering box.

The G-Wagen is a popular vehicle with many of them being used as luxurious cruisers as opposed to tools to traverse the un-tarmacked landscape. This car, despite being 21 years old is in good condition and comes with a suite of popular and luxurious features meaning it could be a fantastic route into G500 ownership. The paperwork suggests it’s been looked after mechanically and with a little cosmetic attention it could be even better.

One thing’s for sure however, you’re sure to be noticed in this car and if you’re set to make a statement then this is a fantastic vehicle to do it in.

We estimate this car to fetch between £22,000 - £25,000 in auction.

Viewing is always encouraged, and this particular car is located with the vendor near Cardiff, United Kingdom, to arrange an appointment please use the Contact Seller button at the top of the listing. Feel free to ask any questions or make observations in the comments section below, or try our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.