This high-flying Mercedes-Benz has been well cared for its whole life and is ready to provide reliable service to its next owner. You wouldn’t hesitate to jump in this long-legged grand tourer and drive it to the moon and back in supreme comfort, cosseted by cream and black leather.
The 382bhp 5.5-litre V8 has plenty of power in reserve, so you know that if you need to you can get somewhere in a hurry. The full service history – along with Mercedes’ habit of producing cars that simply won’t die – should provide peace of mind.
Fine cream leather and with contrasting black accents give this car a luxurious appeal. The leather is not cracked or worn, and the vendor describes the whole of the interior as ‘virtually unmarked’.
As you would expect, this is a very well appointed car. The seven speed automatic transmission, cruise control and all manner of driver aids combine to make the driving experience a very pleasant one.
The pillarless design makes for excellent visibility as well as very clean lines, especially with the windows down.
As a true grand tourer, this CL500 has an absolutely voluminous boot – equally large as Audi’s flagship A8 – which could probably do service as transport for a light orchestra.
The vendor states that this car’s exterior is virtually unmarked and in excellent condition for a 15 year old vehicle. There is a slight scuff on the nearside of the front bumper but this really is very small. The deep black paintwork remains in wonderful condition overall.
During the vendor’s ownership, this Mercedes has reportedly always been stored in a garage, which has certainly helped to maintain the overall condition of the exterior.
The wheels were professionally refurbished last year and are still very smart, with only one blemish reported on the nearside front wheel.
With a 5.5-litre naturally aspirated V8 engine producing 382bhp, this Mercedes is a force to be reckoned with. This power is fed through a seven speed automatic transmission to the rear wheels.
The vendor reports that he has had the car serviced annually and has attended to all the car’s needs. He has kept all receipts for work carried out during the six and a half years of his ownership, during which the car has covered a mere 22,000 miles.
Overall this car has been maintained exactly as you would hope it to be. The owner reports no unusual noises or smoke, and the car is said to drive exactly as it should do. Just as you would expect from a well maintained Mercedes-Benz.
If it’s executive luxury you’re looking for, this CL500 has it in bucketloads. It is sharp, smart and supremely comfortable.
Jump in this well-maintained example of a high-end luxury saloon and listen to that V8 rumble.
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