Highlights

• Purchased in excellent condition in 2019 with just 6,800 miles
• Over £15,000 spent on maintenance and improvements in the last 4 years
• Exceptionally well-maintained with a wealth of invoices available
• Features include cruise control, heated electric memory seats, and a sophisticated climate control system
• Fitted with a Kenwood DAB radio with Bluetooth connectivity

The Appeal

Sleek, sophisticated, and chiselled - the CL420 was based upon the much-loved W140 chassis, and was immediately prized. With plenty of luxury options, a stylish trim and one of the best swathes of engines that Mercedes-Benz ever built, it's little wonder that the first instance of the CL-Class has become one of the ultimate contenders for a modern classic.

This particular vehicle stands out due to its impressive maintenance history, with over £15,000 spent on it in the last 4 years alone. With an impressive Violane exterior and grey Nappa leather interior, this car is a fabulous future classic that offers both comfort and style.

History and Paperwork

• Purchased in October 1997 by a RAF Wing Commander from Normand in Mayfair
• Had its second keeper in 2003 at just over 3,000 miles
• The car's third keeper purchased it in in 2015 with 6,600 miles on the clock
• Purchased by the current owner in March 2019 as the fifth owner from Edward Hall
• Currently indicates 62,477 miles
• Has MOTs back to 2002, warranting its mileage
• Had a B service on 31 October 2023 at 62,237 miles
• £15,743 has been spent on the car since March 2019 to bring it to a top-notch driving standard
• Being sold due to lack of space and the owner's decision to buy a new car
• Paperwork file includes:
  • V5c document
  • Original sales booklets and manuals
  • A May 2016 copy of Mercedes Enthusiast, which this car starred in
  • A comprehensive collection of MOT certificates all the way back until 2002
  • A collection of tax discs
  • Plenty of invoices
  • Printout of a previous auction from which the car was purchased

The Condition

• Highly original exterior in a beautiful Violane paintwork
• Bodywork is free of any dents or dings we can spot
• We can spot some chips on the front/bonnet and a scratch on the offside rear quarter panel
• However, other than these minor things, the car is a fabulous looker
• Runs on factory AMG 18” monoblock wheels
• Wheels have been refurbished and are shod in Falken tyres
• Underside is in very good condition
• Nappa leather interior in very good order
• Extensive wood trims are very nicely presented
• Upholstery is free of any rips or tears, with light wear on the driver's seat
• Period Motorola phone in matching light wood colour
• Minor wear on the driver's seat bolster
• Fitted with a DAB radio unit
• Rear parking sensors and soft close boot are intermittent
• Small, thumb-sized small dent in the offside quarter panel due to a parking knock but its just a dent with no paint breakage

The Mechanics

• Car is carrying a M119 4.2 litre V8 - often seen as one of the best engines ever built by Mercedes
• 5-speed automatic transmission
• Engine bay is in very good order
• Mechanically superb with no fluid losses or usage
• Over 90% of its miles have been on the motorway and it uses no fluids between services
• Air con compressor was renewed in 2023 and the system had its seals renewed and was re-gassed
• Had new Catalysts and the diff and gearbox oil have been changed along with coolant
• Had new discs and pads all round less than 12 months ago and a pair of new front springs