That is not a current style of Davidson County (Nashville) Tennessee Plate. Looks like it says September '94, which is quite while if that's the actual cars plate. What's up with the silver paint on the engine/motor (I can never get straight on that, or maybe it's more fun to be confused).

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2002 E320 Sedan 93K Designo Mocha Black Metallic!
1995 E320 Wagon 205K Black Wagon
1982 240D 183K SloPoke

I believe each of these cars are the final production year for that model.