This 2005 Mercedes S500L Guard is luxury armor — Tanzanite Blue elegance wrapped around factory-built B7 ballistic protection, made for diplomats and the ultra-exclusive.
Overview
SBX Cars is proud to offer for sale this 2005 Mercedes-Benz S500L Guard, showing just 67,270 km (41,810 mi) on the odometer at the time of cataloging. Finished in Tanzanite Blue Metallic over an Alpaca Gray leather interior, this S-Class is not only a symbol of luxury, but a masterclass in factory-engineered protection.
Commissioned by the Turkish Embassy, this S500L Guard was built under the Mercedes-Benz Special Protection program to the highest civilian ballistic protection class available at the time — B7 certification. Every armored component was integrated at the factory, ensuring uncompromised comfort, performance, and security.
With complete documentation including the original factory invoice, embassy-stamped manuals, and official engineering diagrams, this rare S500L Guard represents a unique opportunity to own one of the most exclusive, safe, and technically advanced Mercedes-Benz models ever produced.
Specifications & Options
Exterior
- Tanzanite Blue Metallic finish
- 17” 7-spoke alloy wheels
- Mixed Michelin tires
- Bi-xenon headlights with washers
- Heated windshield
- Reinforced side windows
- Protective undershielding
- Dual exhaust outlets
Interior
- Alpaca Gray leather with Burl Walnut trim
- Four-spoke multi-function steering wheel
- Analog gauge set:
- 260 km/h speedometer with inset odometer reading 67,270 km
- 6,000-rpm tachometer
- Coolant temperature
- Fuel level
- Heated & power-adjustable front and rear seats
- Automatic climate control
- Memory settings
- Mercedes-Benz door sill covers
- Cruise control
- Fire extinguishing system
- Panic alarm system
- COMAND with navigation
Mechanical
- Naturally aspirated 5.0L M113 V8
- Factory rated for 302 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 339 lb-ft of torque at 2,700 rpm
- 7-speed automatic transmission
- Cross-drilled front brake rotors
- Tire pressure monitoring system
Service History
The clean CARFAX report lists service visits at Mercedes-Benz of Laval, QC, in 2015. Service completed by Mercedes-Benz of Westwood, Massachusetts, in September 2025, included the following:
- New battery
- Replacement alternator
- New radiator
Included in the Sale
- Two keys
- Owner’s manual
- Factory invoice (€258,013 EUR) dated December 17, 2004
- Factory build sheet confirming “Sonderschutz S500L B7 – Türkische Botschaft”
- Original Mercedes-Benz S-Guard Supplement Manual, embassy-stamped
- Original engineering diagram for the protection systems
- Full VIN report and LastVIN data confirming all Special Protection codes
- Factory booklets
Summary
The S500L Guard represents the pinnacle of factory-integrated vehicle protection — blending S-Class opulence with exceptional ballistic and blast resistance. Unlike aftermarket armored vehicles, every layer of its protection was built into the car’s structure by Mercedes-Benz Special Protection engineers, ensuring peerless quality and integrity.
With full documentation, a sharp color combination, and embassy provenance, this 2005 S500L Guard is an extraordinary example of engineering excellence and discreet capability — a collectible piece of Mercedes-Benz history that embodies safety, sophistication, and strength.
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Buyer's Premium
The Buyer’s Premium will be added to the final sale price and is payable directly to SBX Cars. Sales tax applicability will be determined by buyer's location.
- Buyer's premium: 5%
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