Highlights
- One owner from new
- 86,868 miles indicated
- MOT to November 2023
- High specification
- Comprehensive service history
The Appeal
When Mercedes-Benz launched the CLS, they also started the trend for large “four door coupé styling”. But while many other manufacturers followed their lead, the CLS remained the undisputed leader in its field for many years. Combining elegant, swooping styling, luxurious interiors and potent drivetrains, it’s the perfect vehicle for the driver who wants suave but sporting transport.
With just the one owner from new, a good service record and fairly low mileage, this example has clearly been someone’s pride and joy. Very well specified, with a tasteful and discreet colour scheme, it wears its age lightly, particularly inside, and with a little fettling would make for a wonderfully opulent daily driver.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered in November 2007
- One owner from new
- Current MOT until November 2023
- 86,868 miles indicated, verified by service and MOT records
- Extensive history file, including the original order form
- Owner’s handbooks, two keys and service record from Mercedes-Benz
- Comprehensive service history
- Last service at 85,409 miles in October 2022
The Interior
- Beige Nappa leather upholstery looks to be in very good order
- Some very light wear and creasing to the front seats, but the rear seats almost appear to be untouched
- Front ‘driving dynamics’ seats with electronic adjustment, massage and heating functions
- Memory pack, including the driver’s seat, steering column and mirror
- Beige carpets and matching, branded floor mats, which all appear to be in very good order, with no significant marks or wear we could discern
- Tyre pressure monitoring system
- Electric windows and door mirrors, with auto-dim mirror function
- COMAND system with satellite navigation
- Radio and CD changer, hands-free phone connection
- Automatic dual-zone climate control
- Burr walnut veneer trim, which all looks to be in fine condition, with no cracking, warping or damage we could see
- The cream headliner looks to be secure and undamaged, with no evidence of sagging or staining
- Commodious boot area is trimmed in black carpet and contains a spacesaver spare wheel alongside a jack and small toolkit
- The vendor does not report any faults or issues with the cabin features, and everything appears to be in fine overall condition
The Exterior
- Sanidine Beige Metallic (798U) paintwork looks to be in generally good order, with a few marks and blemishes commensurate with the car’s age
- Bi-Xenon headlamps
- All of the bodywork appears to be straight and neat, with crisp lines and no significant damage apparent
- The rear arches and front off-side arch show some corrosion and blistering, as do the door bottoms
- There is a scuff to the off-side rear bumper corner
- The glass, light lenses and other items of external trim look to be in good order
- Underneath, the car appears to be in nice condition, with clean and straight floors and sills, and just a few areas of what appears to be light surface corrosion
- Handsome 19-inch AMG alloy wheels, shod with quality Pirelli tyres
The Mechanics
- 5,461cc naturally aspirated V8, pushing 382hp to the rear wheels – only available in models from 2007 onwards
- Seven-speed automatic transmission
- Radar controlled cruise control
- Semi-active air suspension
- Comprehensive service and maintenance record, carried out by main dealership
- 6/10/2022 - 85,409 - Mercedes Benz of Sunderland (Minor Service)
- 27/10/2021 - 79,250 - Mercedes Benz of Sunderland (Major Service)
- 20/11/2020 - 74,366 - Mercedes Benz of Sunderland (Minor Service)
- 29/10/2019 - 71,409 - Mercedes Benz of Sunderland (Major Service)
- 09/10/2018 - 65,007 - Mercedes Benz of Sunderland (Minor Service)
- 04/10/2017 - 59,306 - Mercedes Benz of Sunderland (Major Service)
- 07/10/2016 - 53,908 - Mercedes Benz of Sunderland (Major Service)
- 07/04/2015 - Mercedes Benz of Newcastle - Transmission Service
- 09/10/2014 - 42,310 - Mercedes Benz Sytner North East (Major Service - Including Transmission Service)
- 17/10/2013 - 35,658 - Mercedes Benz Sytner North East (Major Service)
- 30/10/2012 - 30,460 - Mercedes Benz Sytner North East (Minor Service)
- 01/11/2011 - 25,263 - Mercedes Benz Sytner North East (Major Service)
- 01/11/2010 - 20,247 - Mercedes Benz Sytner North East (Minor Service)
- 10/12/2009 - 14,812 - Mercedes Benz Sytner North East (Major Service)
- 20/11/2008 - 7,293 - Mercedes Benz Sytner North East (Minor Service)
- 12/01/2023 - Mercedes Benz of Sunderland - Wheel Bearings, Steering Knuckle, Mounts, Brake Linings, Track Rods, Four Wheel Alignment, ABS Sensor, Brake Pads and Discs
- 11/05/2022 - Mercedes Benz of Sunderland - Coil Packs, Link Rods, Ignition Coils
- 30/10/2021 - Mercedes Benz of Sunderland - Coolant Thermostat, Strut Rods, Sealing Rings on Rear Differential, Control Arms
- 16/11/2020 - Mercedes Benz of Sunderland - Camshaft Solenoids, Brake Discs, Brake Shoes, Parking Brake
- 07/10/2017 - Mercedes Benz of Sunderland - All Brake Lines Replaced
- 24/08/2015 - Mercedes Benz of Newcastle - Drive Shaft, Oil Seals, Rear Diff Repair, Seal Rings, Reweld Exhaust Hangers
- 17/11/2015 - Mercedes Benz of Sunderland - Cam Cover, Oil Seals, Camshaft Caps
- 09/10/2014 - Mercedes Benz of Sunderland - Spring Control and Loaded Arms
- Much, much more – the vendor tells us that this car has been maintained regardless of cost
Summary
Presented in original, unmodified and fine overall condition, this attractive, V8 powered luxury coupé offers a great way to enjoy Mercedes-Benz quality, luxury and power in an understated package. Add in the good history and maintenance record and it really makes a case for itself…
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