4th Feb, 2026 10:00
February Classic Vehicles & Memorabilia Auction
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2004 MERCEDES S500L AUTO
Sold for £8,500
Note that some lots may be sold provisionally
Make: MERCEDES
Model: S500L AUTO
Registration: S500 LDB
Engine Size (cc): 4966
Year of Manufacture: 2004
Date First Registered: 01/06/2016
MOT Expiry Date: 08/07/2026
Current V5: YES
Location: PICKERING
Guide Price: SUBMIT BEST BID
You can view from: Wednesday 28 January 2026 - Tuesday 3 February 2026
Current Speedometer Reading: 75,584
Current V5 present. Paperwork includes a Mercedes wallet containing owners' handbooks, including a service book containing 11 stamps, navigation CDs, a partial previous V5, MOT certificates, and various invoices.
The highest bid at the end of the auction will be submitted to the vendor for their consideration.
In our final test drive of the vehicle, 2/4 of the ‘Tyre Pressure Monitoring’ sensors failed - we have not been able to resolve this issue due to time constraints, so potential buyers of the vehicle should be aware of this - a warning light will appear on the dash.
The vendor has provided the following:
The vendor of this 2004 Mercedes S500L is the Bangers & Cash Restoring Classics team. They write:
We’ve had a number of high-class cars pass through our hands on the programme; a Rolls Royce, Bentley Continental GT, Daimler Double Six and what is considered the Prince of classics to some…a Bedford Rascal Camper. But then we saw something in Pickering that was actually royalty. A 2004 Mercedes S500L, which was originally gifted to Queen Rania of Jordan - a must-have vehicle for Andrew Joynson, the undisputed King of Bangers and Cash and the ruler of the Republic of Rusty Motors.
Before this car was at the auction, we had been partway through another Mercedes 500 SEL recommission, when it all started looking a bit pricey. The team at SM Autocare (a mere 200 meters up the road from Mathewsons) had pointed out lots of expensive-looking rotten bits on it, so we cut our losses and sold it on for someone else to have a go. We said we’d find a better one and bring it back to them…
Well, we think they were pleasantly surprised with our royal flush. Unlike the previous Merc we’d given them, this one came with all the optional extras, including a built-in champagne bottle fridge, phone, front & rear remote control DVD/TV, electronic rear screen blind, headlight washers, reclining rear seats and lots of solid German metal.
It was all singing, all dancing and had just the right amount of work to keep our Queen of accounts happy.
Work included:
- Bodywork fixes on the rear door (a previous Chauffeur faux pas, we’re guessing)
- Brake callipers have been stripped down and refurbed
- Replacement of the ABC pump (Active Body Control) - a key part of the suspension system
- Replaced all 4 tyre-pressure monitoring sensors, so one never knowingly runs out of air
One can’t possibly say if one has tested the champagne fridge, but the car does have a valid MOT until July 2026.
PLEASE NOTE: We take great pride in restoring our vehicles, but they are classics; they will not be immaculate, and they will no doubt need ongoing maintenance and repair. We suggest you make your own checks first.
Make: MERCEDES
Model: S500L AUTO
Registration: S500 LDB
Engine Size (cc): 4966
Year of Manufacture: 2004
Date First Registered: 01/06/2016
MOT Expiry Date: 08/07/2026
Current V5: YES
Location: PICKERING
Guide Price: SUBMIT BEST BID
You can view from: Wednesday 28 January 2026 - Tuesday 3 February 2026
Current Speedometer Reading: 75,584
Current V5 present. Paperwork includes a Mercedes wallet containing owners' handbooks, including a service book containing 11 stamps, navigation CDs, a partial previous V5, MOT certificates, and various invoices.
The highest bid at the end of the auction will be submitted to the vendor for their consideration.
In our final test drive of the vehicle, 2/4 of the ‘Tyre Pressure Monitoring’ sensors failed - we have not been able to resolve this issue due to time constraints, so potential buyers of the vehicle should be aware of this - a warning light will appear on the dash.
The vendor has provided the following:
The vendor of this 2004 Mercedes S500L is the Bangers & Cash Restoring Classics team. They write:
We’ve had a number of high-class cars pass through our hands on the programme; a Rolls Royce, Bentley Continental GT, Daimler Double Six and what is considered the Prince of classics to some…a Bedford Rascal Camper. But then we saw something in Pickering that was actually royalty. A 2004 Mercedes S500L, which was originally gifted to Queen Rania of Jordan - a must-have vehicle for Andrew Joynson, the undisputed King of Bangers and Cash and the ruler of the Republic of Rusty Motors.
Before this car was at the auction, we had been partway through another Mercedes 500 SEL recommission, when it all started looking a bit pricey. The team at SM Autocare (a mere 200 meters up the road from Mathewsons) had pointed out lots of expensive-looking rotten bits on it, so we cut our losses and sold it on for someone else to have a go. We said we’d find a better one and bring it back to them…
Well, we think they were pleasantly surprised with our royal flush. Unlike the previous Merc we’d given them, this one came with all the optional extras, including a built-in champagne bottle fridge, phone, front & rear remote control DVD/TV, electronic rear screen blind, headlight washers, reclining rear seats and lots of solid German metal.
It was all singing, all dancing and had just the right amount of work to keep our Queen of accounts happy.
Work included:
- Bodywork fixes on the rear door (a previous Chauffeur faux pas, we’re guessing)
- Brake callipers have been stripped down and refurbed
- Replacement of the ABC pump (Active Body Control) - a key part of the suspension system
- Replaced all 4 tyre-pressure monitoring sensors, so one never knowingly runs out of air
One can’t possibly say if one has tested the champagne fridge, but the car does have a valid MOT until July 2026.
PLEASE NOTE: We take great pride in restoring our vehicles, but they are classics; they will not be immaculate, and they will no doubt need ongoing maintenance and repair. We suggest you make your own checks first.
Auction: February Classic Vehicles & Memorabilia Auction, 4th Feb, 2026
Welcome to our February Auction!
The viewing period for this auction is Wednesday 28 January 2026 - Tuesday 3 February 2026.
Prospective buyers are encouraged to view specific lots pre-auction and inspect paperwork if available.
Viewing
The viewing period for this auction is Wednesday 28 January 2026 - Tuesday 3 February 2026.
Monday to Friday: 9am – 5pm
Saturday: 9am – 12pm
Auction Days are closed.
