A low mileage and low owner example of the first generation of CLS four door coupe
A fine exemplar of the powerful and luxurious CLS 500 5.0L V8 model
Backed by plenty of provenance providing paperwork
The Appeal
The Mercedes C219 model was based on the Vision CLS concept car that was exhibited at the 2003 Frankfurt Motor Show. The car was based on E-Class underpinnings and essentially grafted a sloping coupe roofline onto a four-door saloon body. The car was produced between 2004 and 2010 and appealed to those that needed a four door, four seat luxury car but hankered after the stylish demeanour of a sports coupe.
This example is exceptional in terms of its two-owner history and very low original mileage. It’s the highly specified and technologically advanced CLS 500 version, too, complete with Airmatic DC air suspension system, the innovative 7G-Tronic seven-speed automatic transmission and electrohydraulic braking system. An ownership proposition which is as exciting as it is luxurious.
The CLS range introduced a stylish and premium alternative to enthusiastic drivers who were looking for something a bit different. Although a four-seater only, the CLS doesn’t loose out too much in terms of space over the E-Class on which it is based. It is appointed and equipped to appeal to those who demand the best in their cars. The V8 engined cars are both powerful and extremely refined. A great choice for those who like to follow a different and more individual path.
This example offers an unusually appealing history having just two owners from new, the first of these retaining the car for a full 18 years. The mileage is impressively low, too, for a car of this age. It presents in a popular colourway and looks great with its newly refurbished alloy wheels. It is a subtle and low-profile car making it the consummate Q-car with over 300bhp on tap from a rorty V8. A great opportunity to become the third lucky owner of this exceptional example.
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2005 Mercedes Benz CLS 500 (C219)
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