Highlights

• Neatly presented throughout
• Imported from Germany in 2011
• In current ownership for 12 years

The Appeal

The History and Paperwork

• Manufactured in 1994 
• V5c present
• MOT to March 2024
• Imported into the UK directly by the current owner via a German dealer in 2011
• Its original German title document is included 
• Believed to have had only one keeper in Germany
• A good body of MOTs since 2011, with only one advisory, flagged up since then
• 12 years of ownership and has only covered 2,500 miles over that period
• No servicing invoices but it has been maintained by the local garage, which can verify its regular maintenance 
• Consistently stored indoors
• Selling due to lack of use

The Interior

• The cabin is very well-presented and sumptuously inviting
• Optional heated leather front seats in good condition with very little in terms of wear
• Back seats are as equally neatly presented
• Carpets and mats are in a very tidy state, with no signs of dampness
• Dashboard intact with no significant signs of damage
• Facia and centre console are intact, with light chips noted around the ashtray
• The front cup holder mechanism needs a minor fix to retract 
• Aftermarket tyres pressure gadget included
• Dials, controls and switch gear in good condition
• Digital facia readings are intact
• Everything said to function, with the exception of the stereo system 
• The air-con blows icy cold
• Steering wheel and gear lever well presented
• Door cards and Zebrano wood trim are in good shape, with nothing more than slightly loose passenger door carpet trim
• Heading free of any marks
• The boot appears to be hardly used, with no signs of marks 

The Exterior 

• The floor pan and chassis rails look solid, with no issues noted with the boot floor, wheel or door wells. 
• The exterior presentation is good, with no significant issues in regard to the car's metal other than a light dent on the nearside rear wheel arch.
• The car has a very good panel fit, with good shut lines
• No discernible signs of rust were observed on the exterior of the car
• All doors open and close with ease
• The paint has an even coverage, with a healthy lustre with some age-related swirls
• There are a handful of minor marks but nothing that can’t be treated by a detailer
• The front bumper does show wear, with minor stone chips and some cosmetic marks
• The rear bumpers have minor scuffs mainly on the offside quarter 
• All the glass in is good shape with no significant marks observed
• The door and glass seals are in good shape
• The bumpers are well mounted 
• Sunroof said to operate perfectly with no signs of water ingress
• The lights and lenses are free of damage, both front units are fully compliant for UK roads
• The trim is in good shape with no outstanding issues noted
• The bonnet emblem is an SLS spec fitting
• The optional 16” alloys are in good shape, with very little in terms of wear. 
• It is fitted with a full set of Michelin Cross Climate tyres, all are less than three years old

The Mechanics 

• The L37 4.6-litre 32-valve V8 petrol engine starts up with no hesitation and idles smoothly
• No ignition warning lights remained on while the car is on tick-over
• The exhausts are in good condition, with no observations of blowing or excessive smoke
• The car pulls very strongly, with no unwanted noises heard from the engine at any point
• Drives beautifully, with no reported issues with the oil pressure or engine temperature
• Wonderfully cosset ride that handles surprisingly ably 
• The engine presentation is genuine, with evidence of maintenance 
• All the hoses and ancillaries look tidy, with no observations of fluid leaks on the day
• No knocking or thuds were heard from the suspension
• The car brakes evenly in a straight line
• The steering is free of any vibrations
• The 4-speed automatic gearbox kicks down with no hesitation
• Some of the suspension components display a light sheen of corrosion but certainly nothing of concern 

Summary