Modified 2005 Mercedes-Benz G500

Description

First developed for military use, Mercedes’ body-on-frame SUV has been around for decades, as its rugged appeal attracts wealthy consumers who want something different from your average luxury SUV. The first G-Class (also known as the Geländewagen) was produced in Germany in 1979 as the W460, a body-on-frame, live-axle 4x4. The sport utility remained in production for more than a decade, largely unchanged, before Mercedes-Benz updated it and offered more interior refinement and two sizes in two-, three-, and four-door body styles.  

It wasn’t until 2002 that Mercedes-Benz began exporting the G-Class G500 with 5.0-liter V8 to the United States, and among the most impressive G-Class vehicles to cross the Atlantic was the towering G500 4x4 Squared that first appeared in the mid-teens. Looking to replicate the styling of the more expensive 4x4 Squared, a previous owner gave this 2005 G500 model — already considered one of the more reliable G500 iterations — $15,235 worth of exterior upgrades. The SUV’s black body and silver roof, lifted look, fender flares, AMG grille, roof rack, and rear passenger side ladder combine to give it a muscular and dominant look. 

If you’re looking for an immaculate interior, combined with the look and feel of a G500 4x4 Squared without the price tag, this may be the ticket. 

The 2002-2008 Mercedes-Benz G500 is featured on Hagerty's 2025 Bull Market List, which can be viewed here: 2025 Bull Market List: 11 Hot Rides on the Rise Right Now

Highlights 

• Finished in black with a silver roof over gray leather interior with burl walnut trim 

• Powered by a 5.0-liter 24-valve V8 rated at 292 horsepower and 336 lb-ft of torque 

• Five-speed automatic driver-adaptive transmission 

• Pushbutton front/center/rear locking differentials 

• OEM upgrades added by a previous owner (totaling over $15,000) include: 

  • G63 Front Bumper Kit ($1,050) 

  • AMG Black/Chrome Grille ($399) 

  • G63 Front Skid Plate ($849) 

  • AMG Black Fender Wideners ($2,550) 

  • Front Runner Roof Rack ($1,679) 

  • Rear Passenger Side Ladder ($450) 

  • G63 Dual Side Exhaust ($2,499) 

  • 18 inch AMG Monoblock Black Matte Wheels ($1,649) 

  • 100 mm Lift Kit ($4,110) 

• Recent maintenance on 31 October 2024 included: 

  • Oil and filter changed 

  • Maintenance reminder reset 

  • Brake fluid flushed/changed 

  • Cabin air filter replaced/cleaned 

• The chassis number (WDCYR49E35X157562) decodes as: 

  • W – Germany country of origin 

  • DC – DaimlerChrysler 

  • Y – G-Class 

  • R – Sport utility 

  • 49 – G500 4x4 

  • E – Seat belts and driver/passenger air bags 

  • 3 – Check digit 

  • 5 – 2005 model year 

  • X – Graz, Austria, assembly plant 

  • 157562 – Sequential production number 

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report 

 Features 

• Four-wheel-drive, four-door luxury SUV 

• Sunroof 

• Dual-stage resonance intake manifold 

• Front/rear tow hooks 

• Front stabilizer bar 

• Power steering 

• Power four-wheel front internally vented/solid rear disc brakes 

• Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) 

• Driver/front passenger airbags with front passenger occupancy sensor 

• Wood trimmed, four-way power tilt/telescoping steering column 

• Electronic analog speedometer, tachometer, and fuel gauge 

• Digital odometer, clock, and exterior temperature 

• Navigation system with 5-inch color LCD in-dash screen 

• AM/FM/CD stereo with rear six-disc CD-changer 

• Front and rear window curtain side airbags 

• Three-point front and rear seat belts 

• Velour carpet, including cargo floor 

• Passenger grab bar 

• Collapsable cup holder 

• Glove box with net map holder below 

• Fold down rear seats for additional storage 

• Dynapro AT2 305/65/18 tires 

 Known Imperfections 

• Spare tire cover has a small dent and key is missing

• latch on the glove box is loose 

 Included 

• Rear-mounted spare tire 

• Jack 

• WeatherTech floor mats 

• Owner’s manual 

Ownership History 

According to the accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report, this six-owner 2005 Mercedes-Benz G500 was purchased new on 18 April 2005 in Beaverton, Oregon. It has since resided in California and is now located in Texas.