HIGHLIGHTS

• Flagship Twin Turbocharged 6.0 litre V12 Coupe
• Enthusiast owned for the past 6 years
• Detailed maintenance in that time frame with significant expenditure on record
• 777 examples built by Mercedes
• Believed to be one of just 20 in the UK

THE APPEAL

If there is a car that comes to symbolise the epitome of the German Autobahnstormer, it is the Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG BiTurbo. With 600BHP on tap and packed with the latest technology, it was the ultimate Mercedes performance coupe of its generation.

Built between 2003 and 2005, the CL65 was based on the C215 chassis, and just 777 examples were sold worldwide. Today there are believed to be less than 20 on UK roads, which makes the 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG BiTurbo on sale here with Car and Classic a very rare beast indeed.

THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK

• 6 owners from new with the current owner acquiring the car in 2016 
• V5C Registration document
• Two sets of keys
• First registered on 12th April 2005
• Odometer showing 105,080 miles from new
• MOT until 26th January 2024 with no advisories (many of the advisories noted on its 2022 test have since been addressed) 
• The car is supplied with the original Owners Handbook pack and the Service Book which has been stamped as a duplicate.
• The current owner acquired the car in August 2016 with 96,000 miles on the clock. In that time frame it has covered just over 9,080 miles in 6 years. 
• Detailed history file with a large number of invoices for works carried out over the years

THE INTERIOR

• This CL65 was ordered with a black interior which presents very well today
• As is to be expected for a top of the line AMG of the day, it was fully loaded with a slew of options that hold their own even today
• The leather seats, which have the desirable massage function in the front, and are also heated and cooled, are in good order with minimal signs of wear.
• The extremely famous over engineered cup holder in the centre armrest has been replaced with a brand new one and functions as it should
• The seller confirms all the switches, gauges and electrical items work as they should
• The seller notes that the Satellite Navigation System has been updated to the latest DVD from Mercedes
• The Alcantara head liner is in good clean condition
• The rear window blind also goes up and down as it should as do the electric rear headrests, which pop down at the touch of a button
• The seller adds that the Keyless Go, a smart key entry and startup system does work but is temperamental 

THE EXTERIOR

• This CL65 AMG BiTurbo was ordered new in Obsidian Black, which is a colour that really suits the muscular appearance of the V12 beast.
• Today the original black paintwork has a lovely deep shine which looks very presentable. As it is a 17 year old car, it does have some marks, stone chips and light scratches which are documented in the photos below.
• There are a number of spots of paint bubbling on the car, which are common areas on the W215 platform. There is some bubbling along the C pillar sections on the left and right side, on one corner of the roof by the sunroof, at the bottom of the B pillar on the drivers side. There is also some bubbling on the lower edges of both rear wheel arches and on the left corner below the passenger mirror. These are noted in the photos below.
• There is a small dent in the right side chrome trim is present but it is easy to miss
• There is a stone chip in the centre of the windscreen which is not noticeable at first
• The CL65 is fitted with custom made MecXtreme3 19” wheels which have a set of new Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres. They really update the look of the car and give it a more aggressive stance.
• The AMG alloys that came fitted with the car have recently been refurbished and are included in the sale, along with 2 spare tyres.
• Custom made indoor car cover in silver and obsidian black colours as well as the Mercedes Benz logo to match included

THE MECHANICS

• 6.0 litre V12 that produces 600BHP mated to a 5 speed automatic gearbox
• The seller confirms that it drives as it should with phenomenal amounts of power and is incredibly smooth and comfortable on long journeys
• The car has extensive service records including a fully stamped service book
• Since acquiring the car in 2016 the current owner has had it serviced annually regardless of use and the most recent service was in August 2022
• There are a considerable number of invoices on file with spends into the thousands, as the owner wanted to ensure the mighty V12 and its suspension were in tip tip order
• This car was a labour of love for the current owner and the number of invoices and the expenditure shows the level of detail lavished on the cars mechanics. All works were carried out by Mercedes main dealers and specialists.
• In March 2020 the underside was given an Extreme Rust Prevention Underbody Treatment by CSK Automotive with photos below detailing the work

SUMMARY