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Highlights
- Very well presented having been carefully maintained over the years
- Supremely refined and almost silent at any speed
- High specification making it an exceedingly expensive car when new
- Accompanied by a number of service invoices which the vendor totals at around €29,000
The Appeal
A V12 Mercedes-Benz coupé is about as impressive as a car can possibly be and when new, they were priced accordingly.
In 2001, this CL 600 showcased the full extent of Mercedes’ engineering abilities and is supremely accomplished in every respect. Its owners have maintained it very well over the years, attending to servicing correctly and ensuring it remains in fantastic condition both mechanically and cosmetically. It’s accompanied by a sizable collection of paperwork and a record of work carried out over the years. The vendor informs us that it drives impeccably, so don’t let this opportunity pass you by.
The History and Paperwork
- Originally supplied to Japan - although in left-hand drive
- All invoices from its life in Japan reportedly present (2001-2017)
- In 2017, it was imported to the Netherlands
- Acquired buy the previous owner from a Mercedes-Benz dealer in Veenendaal
- The vendor informs us that the car has full service history
- Two sets of keys
- Original book pack and document wallet
- The vendor totals the maintenance invoices at approximately €29,000
- 97,375 kilometres indicated on the odometer
The Interior
- Immensely luxurious
- In very good condition for its age
- Black/ Anthracite leather upholstery
- No damage or excessive wear to the upholstery or controls
- Smart carpeting and headlining, both in fantastic condition
- Well presented boot space
The original specification list includes:
- 284 Selector lever, wood
- 289 Wood / leather steering wheel
- 401 Deluxe front seats with ventilation and heating
- 404/405 Multi-contour seats
- 435 Pneumatic folding rear headrests
- 731 Burr walnut root
- 761 Radio RC W. reduced range W/O (315 MHZ)
- 810 Sound system
- 819 CD changer
- 860 TV-Tuner (Analog)
- 540 Electric rear roller blind
The Exterior
- Brilliant Silver Metallic paintwork
- Very smart bodywork, with no notable damage beside one small scratch on the offside of the rear bumper
- We’re not informed of any corrosion
- The alloy wheels appear in excellent condition for their age
- Equipped with michelin tyres
The original specification list includes:
- 524 Paintwork preservation
- 618 BI-Xenon headlamps for left-hand traffic
The Mechanics
- 5786 cc V12 engine
- Automatic gearbox
- Equipped with cylinder cut-out (ZAS) from new
- We’re informed that it performs brilliantly, with effortless performance delivered smoothly
- The vendor does not report any faults
Under warranty, the following items were replaced there around 72,000 kilometres:
- ABC valve block
- Both ignition coils
- Spark plugs
- Support arms
On the previous owner's own account, the following was carried out at the Mercedes specialist:
- Cooling fan replaced
- Fuse box
- Various control units
- Heat exchanger between the cylinder heads
- Head gaskets
Summary
This CL 600 is in fantastic condition for its age so this is an excellent opportunity to acquire a very fine example. If you’re looking for a unassuming luxury coupé that delivers serious performance, this Mercedes-Benz would be a great choice.
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