Here is the organized summary of the Diplomatic Car Sale (Auction) for the Mercedes-Benz S 500 from the German Embassy.
🇩🇪 German Embassy: Diplomatic Car Sale by Tender
The German Embassy in Addis Ababa is offering a used diplomatic vehicle, a Mercedes-Benz S 500, for sale to the highest bidder.
🚗 Vehicle Specifications
| Detail |
Specification |
| Make/Model |
Mercedes-Benz S 500 |
| Year of Manufacture |
2013 |
| Mileage |
64,240 km |
| Engine |
Petrol (Regular), 4463 cc, 455 HP |
| Transmission |
Automatic |
| Exterior Color |
Silver |
| Imported to Ethiopia |
January 2014 |
❗ Current Condition
The car has been regularly serviced but is currently not roadworthy due to two specific defects:
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A leakage of the water pump.
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A defect of the car battery.
🔍 Inspection and Viewing
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Date: December 5, 2025
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Time: From 09:00 am to 11:00 am
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Location: German Embassy, Yeka Kifle Ketema (Khebena), Woreda 03, Addis Ababa.
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Registration: Prior registration is mandatory via email to: driver@addi.diplo.de
💰 Bidding Requirements
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Minimum Bid: 15,000 € (Fifteen Thousand Euros).
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Payment: The payment will be made in Ethiopian Birr (ETB) using the Embassy’s official exchange rate of December 12, 2025.
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Method of Submission: Only written offers will be accepted in a sealed envelope.
✉️ Bid Submission
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Format: The bid must be in a sealed envelope clearly indicating the bid amount in euros.
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Labeling: The offer must include your name, contact details, and the subject “Bid for Mercedes Benz S 500”.
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Delivery: Hand in the sealed envelope at the main gate of the German Embassy.
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Deadline: December 12, 2025, at 12:00 pm (Noon).
The car will be sold to the highest bidder who meets the minimum bid requirement.