In production for just two years, the exclusive CLS 55 AMG four-door coupe exudes style, class and impressive performance.
Based on the E-Class platform, the AMG engineers went to town fine-tuning the chassis, steering, suspension and brakes. Sitting 10mm lower - the long flowing body lines are further emphasised.
If you want performance, then the powerful supercharged 5.4-litre V8 shouldn’t disappoint with around 470 bhp and massive torque on tap.
This impressive Mercedes has been family owned for most of it’s life, is in pretty good cosmetic condition, and appears to have been mechanically well maintained.
Please take a closer look…
THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK
First registered on the 30th November 2005
V5 present and up to date
Non-transferrable registration number
Original Mercedes pack containing the relevant owner’s manuals
Service booklet with three stamps
A recent full service invoice at 111,761 miles
A paper MOT from 2018
Current MOT runs until the 8th August 2024
Taxed through to the 1st August 2024
The car belonged to the current owner’s father who sadly passed away last year. Residing in London, it was regularly maintained for many years by long-term independent Mercedes specialists, Klasse of Fulham.
We understand that it has not been possible to retrieve earlier service records from Klasse as they are only retained for four years.
Reassuringly though, an Invoice from AMT Mobile Mechanical shows us that a full service was carried out in August 2023 just 190 miles ago, and looking online, this CLS has passed it’s annual MOT every year since it’s first in 2008.
THE INTERIOR
A refined and quiet cabin in good condition
Excellent leather and dark wood dashboard
Great leather steering wheel
Superb instrumentation and switchgear
An abundance of standard CLS/AMG features
Comand APS navigation, audio/video and ‘phone system
Air conditioning
No known electrical faults
Good door trims and switches
Fully adjustable body hugging AMG nappa leather and Alcantara suede seats
No appreciable wear to the seating (AMG badge missing on driver’s seat)
Good carpeting and Mercedes overmats
Decent headlining with a few scuff marks evident
Clean and generous 495-litre boot space
THE EXTERIOR
• Excellent overall condition
• Glossy and even Silver paintwork (Iridium Silver Metallic C775)
• No significant stone chips up front
• There are some minor scuffs around the car (see detailed list below)
• Headlight covers are foggy but easily polished
• Window glass and mirrors are in good condition
• All badges are in place
• Front and rear parking sensors
• From what we can see, the underside looks very clean and sound
• The original 19” AMG five-spoke alloys would benefit from a refurbishment
• Hankook winter tyres are up front and Pirelli Sottozero tyres at the rear
Notable marks around the car include a small ding and scuffs to the driver’s door, a small ding to the o/s/r wing, scuffs to front bumper lower corners, some scuffs to the rear bumper and a small scrape to the n/s/r wheel arch.
THE MECHANICS
• Tidy engine compartment
• Handcrafted 5,439 cc supercharged 24-valve V8 engine
• Factory specification of 476 bhp, 0-60 in 4.7 seconds, limited to 155 mph
• 5-speed automatic transmission featuring manual, comfort and sport modes
• Accurate AMG power-assisted steering
• Adjustable Airmatic suspension with comfort and sport modes
• ESP traction control
• Ventilated AMG disc brakes (SL55 eight-piston front calipers)
• Quad AMG exhaust tail pipes
During the photoshoot, this Mercedes fired into life with ease, burbled confidently and the steering and brakes felt spot-on at manoeuvring speeds.
SUMMARY
This imposing executive Mercedes has all the presence and performance you could wish for from a sports saloon.
Despite a few minor cosmetic imperfections, this affordable and indeed cool CLS 55 AMG looks impressive from every angle and should be rewarding and comfortable to drive.
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