Highlights
- 5.8L V12 equipped, around 360hp
- Active Cylinder Control shuts down 6 cylinders, providing better fuel economy than the V8 spec!
- Interior and exterior in great condition
- Recently undergone maintenance
The Appeal
The W215-chassis CL600, launched 1999, was based on the Mercedes-Benz S-Class chassis, but with an 8 inch shorter wheelbase. Equipped with the very latest in Mercedes tech for the time, the CL600 was right up there with the regular S-Class in terms of being on the leading edge of automotive technology advancements. Benefitting from Active Body Control, an advanced form of active suspension, this CL is designed to stay absolutely flat in the corners and glides right over bumps.
This example is equipped with the 5.8L V12 engine, which also benefits from Mercedes’ cutting-edge technological advances, offering Active Cylinder Control (ACC). This allows the engine to drop down to 6 cylinders on the highway and other situations where not much power is needed, in order to increase fuel economy. This technology allowed the V12 CL600 to achieve more power and better fuel mileage than the smaller engine V8-equipped SL500.
The History and Paperwork
- Current V5c
- 9 owners including current
- Original owner’s manual, service book, certificate of conformity, navigation CDs, and dealership directory comes with sale
- Original maintenance booklet with stamps from Merc specialists
- MOT history present, fresh MOT just supplied; current MOT expires 13 March 2024
- Invoices for parts and labour present—no expenses spared on upkeep
- £5,516.24 in maintenance performed in 2019
- £2,268.29 in maintenance performed November 2022
- £1, 183.00 for Engine Module Adjuster replaced March 2023
- Comes with two key fobs
The Interior
- Interior in overall excellent condition with only minor signs of use
- Front seats in excellent condition with some wear showing on driver’s seat
- Rear seats show little use, but some marks present
- Carpets in great condition with only small signs of wear, would benefit from steam clean
- Steering wheel in good condition, some marks present and minor wear on the buttons
- Dashboard in near perfect condition, with no cracks apparent
- Wood veneer in excellent condition, some marks on door card
- In-car Nokia phone present and turns on, needs SIM card to fully test
- Navigation system functioning, but will need a current CD to update the system
- TV system is functioning as it should, but will need to be updated to digital to enjoy as it was designed for analogue reception
- Owner states all electronics in working condition
- Buttons and switches all in top condition
- Headlining in excellent condition
- Boot is very tidy, spare tire, warning triangle, and original tool kit complete and present
The Exterior
- Exterior in terrific condition overall
- Tanzanite blue paintwork absolutely shines, exudes class with the brightwork
- Roof section has been repainted last year due to some paint bubbling, professionally completed to a high standard
- Some scuffs on lower front bumper present but do not detract from overall appearance
- Trim, rubbers, and seals all in excellent condition, no reports of any leaking
- Glass in excellent condition with some pits, but not detracting from the overall appearance
- Light lenses in good condition, but some signs of fading or cloudiness present
- The wheels are in overall good visual condition, with only very minor marks present
- Tires still show plenty of tread
The Mechanics
- Owner states the vehicle drives, handles, and stops exactly as it should, and better than expected for the age of the car
- Engine bay in clean and tidy appearance, would only benefit from full detail
- All labels and stickers present and most in excellent condition
- Owner states there is no known work to be addressed, everything ready to be driven and enjoyed
- 5.8L V12 delivering around 360hp and 390 ft lb of torque; very smooth power delivery
- 4 new winter tyres fitted
- New spare tire
Summary
What’s not to love about this V12 Mercedes? Packed with cutting edge tech for the time, this CL600 is sure to provide you and your passengers with security, safety, and maximum luxury. With plenty of get-up-and-go, there’s no excuse not to take this excellent spec grand tourer on your next grand tour!
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