If you like the mid-sized luxury of a Mercedes E-Class but with a more interesting twist, the four-door coupé CLS with its pillarless doors is an interesting choice.
Launched in 2004, the C219 CLS ventured into a new market for Mercedes-Benz. It was based on the E-Class, but with unique, teardrop-shaped styling and a coupé-style roof line, pillarless doors and a smaller, more driver-focused cabin.
It was a niche car but one that found a following among those who wanted S-Class levels of luxury without the bulk, and those who preferred to pilot themselves rather than be driven around by a chauffeur.
This one is arguably the most appealing one of the lot – a direct-injection V6 petrol rather than a thirsty V8, but ULEZ-friendly and less fussy about maintenance than the diesel models. Finished in stylish Obsidian Black with contrasting beige leather, it’s a well-maintained and very smartly presented example that will make a quirky choice of modern classic daily driver.
THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK
UK V5C
MOT until September 2023
Used overseas for a couple of years earlier in its life, with services recorded in km (you can change the setting very easily on the speedometer)
Genuine 47,000 miles from new
Mercedes-Benz document wallet
Owner’s manual
All original booklets and handbooks
Combined Mercedes-Benz main dealer and marque specialist history up to 44,500 miles in 2021
European sat nav disc
THE INTERIOR
Smart beige leather
Excellent seats and carpets
Pale walnut veneers
Spotless steering wheel
No bolster wear on seats
Multi-adjustable electric seats
Split zone climate control
Heated seats
Original first aid kit, tools and warning triangle
Original floor mats
Electric sunroof
THE EXTERIOR
Obsidian Black Metallic
Striking, unusual four-door coupé styling
No notable dents or damage
18-inch five-spoke AMG alloys showing very minor marks
Excellent paint finish
Small scratch on lower part of passenger door
THE MECHANICS
3.7-litre V6
Seven-speed automatic transmission
Direct injection GDI petrol powerplant
215bhp with strong and smooth performance
Low mileage and well-serviced
Drives well with no apparent faults or issues
SUMMARY
The CLS is an interesting car – an unusual and oddball choice that makes it a guaranteed future classic, as well as a really comfortable and quite agile car that you can use every day without worry.
Being the V6, this one will be much cheaper and easier to own than a V8 model while still returning decent performance and exceptionally smooth cruising capability. It’s also a lovely low-mileage example in terrific condition throughout.
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