Highlights

Very rare V12 612bhp S65 W221 executive flagship
Cost £250,000 when new with only a few hundred built
Very smart Tanzanite Blue metallic colour scheme
Low mileage of only 65,290 miles
Full service history from new including recent servicing
Professionally dry stored from September 2024 until May 2025
Over £13,000 of work indicated 2021
MOT to May 2026 with no advisories

The Appeal

The S65 version of Mercedes-Benz’ handsome W221 executive saloon is the car where everything is dialled up to 11. Its 612bhp 6L V12 twin turbo engine has more power than anything in its class, and considerably more than most supercars. All while delivering the sort of cabin luxury and serene seclusion from the outside world that would be familiar to those with private jets at their disposal.

These were, understandably, incredibly expensive cars. In 2006, this car cost the equivalent of £250,000. Just a few hundred were produced each year and survivors now are exceptionally rare. This understated Tanzanite Blue metallic car has covered less than 66,000 miles in its life, all backed by a carefully maintained service history that runs up to recent months.

The present keeper acquired the car in 2024 from specialist Targa Florio. There is an invoice in the file documenting over £10,000 of work on the car at that time. A prior invoice from 2021 shows £3,000 of brake work. Since purchase, he has largely stored the car, covering a few miles and yet entrusting it to a local specialist for two oil changes.

Inside and out this brutally capable executive express is in very good order. It’s a fact confirmed by the current MOT, which runs to May 2026 with no advisories. Whether you need a quick, comfortable way to reach your private jet, an addition to your high-end limousine fleet, or you simply fancy a taste of the quarter-million-pound motoring experience, this car looks impressive.

The vendor says:

“Very clean and powerful car. Excellent for long drives. Well maintained. The previous owners spared no expense.”

History and Paperwork

First registered 27th July 2006
Six previous keepers
Current keeper since June 2024
Purchased in June 2024 from Targa Florio Cars
Professionally dry stored from September 2024 until May 2025
Full Service History with detailed provided in photos
Stamped service book to 60,000 miles in 2022
Oil service performed twice during current ownership by Premier Motors in Aberdeen
Previous owners maintained the vehicle to a high standard we are told
Detailed service history available according to seller with highlights in photos
Current MOT to 18th May 2026 with no advisories
Draft invoice from Targa Florio from July 2022 for over £10,000 of work
This includes ignition coils, wheels and other repairs as shown
Buyers should note that while this is a draft invoice the car is fitted with the replacement wheels referred to in it
£3,000 of brake work in 2021 as shown in photos
Unboxed Superprint sports exhaust (worth approximately £3,000) available by negotiation
Private plate shown in photos is not included in sale

Mercedes-Benz Datacard:

Fin Wdd2211792a078351
Model S 65 Amg
Engine 275982 60 003430
Transmission 722649 06 582744
Order Number 0 6 537 52992
Order Location Great Britain And Northern Ireland
Production Number 5078750
Interior Exclusive Leather - Brown (504a)
Paint 1 Tanzanite Blue Metallic Finish (359u)
Release Date 2006-07-11
Delivery Date 2006-07-12
09n Steuercode Werk Sindelfingen/Graz
14n Steuercode Werk Sindelfingen/Graz
205b Owners Manual And Service Record - English
220 Parktronic System (Pts)
221b Sign Coolant/Refueling - English
223 Rear Back Rest Adjustment And Head Restraints, Ele
231 Garage Door Opener
249 Interior And Exterior Mirror, Automatically Dimming
250b Mobilo Life/Europe Service Package
275 Memory Package (Driver Seat, Strg. Col., Mirror)
283b Airbaglable - English
289 Leather Steering Wheel With Trim Insert
310 Dual Cup Holder
359u Tanzanite Blue Metallic Finish
388 Phone Mobile, Mtus-System
401 Front Seat Climate Control
402 Rear Seat Climate Control
406 Multi-Contour Rear Seat
414 Electric Tilt/Slide Sunroof In Glass Version
423 5-Speed Automatic Transmission
432 Dynamics Seat,Front Left And Right
436 Comfort Headrest Driver And Frontpassenger
437 Comfort Headrest Rear
443 Heated Steering Wheel
461 Instrument With Miles Ind. And English Legend
475 Tire Pressure Control
487 Abc Suspension (Active Body Control)
500a Exclusive Leather Trim
504a Exclusive Leather - Brown
527 Comand Dvd Aps With Navigation
537l Great Britain And Northern Ireland
540 Roller Blind, Electric, For Rear Window
551 Basic Antitheft Alarm System (Ata)
573 Child Seat Mounting, Isofix In Rear
581 Automatic Climate Control
595 Heat Insulating+Ir Reflectg.Safety Glass Side+Rear
5xxl Europe
600 Headlamps - Cleaning Equipment
616 Bi-Xenon Headlicht W.Actvie Curvelight Left-Drive
619 Cornering Illumination
666 Product Prot.F.Transport Veh. W/O Tie-Down Hooks
673 High-Capacity Battery
682 Fire Extinguisher
690 Emergency Spare Tire (Mini Spare)
731 Trim Pieces - Wood Burred Walnut Veneer
772 Amg Styling Package-Front Spoiler, Side Skirt
789 Amg 20" Spoked Wheels With Mixed Tires
806 Year Of Modification
810 Premium Sound System
814 Dvd Changer
863 Tv-Tuner Digital To Analog
875 Heated Screen Wash System
876 Interior Light Assembly
881 Remote Trunk Locking
882 Sensor System And Antitheft Alarm System
883 Power Closing System
885 Highten Theft Protection
889 Keyless - Go
910 Dynamo With Higher Capacity (Ffo)
983 Coc Paper Euro 4 Technology W/O Reg. Cert. Part Ii
989 Identification Label Under Windshield
F221 Series 221
Fv Sedan Elongated
Ga Automatic Transmission
Ha Rear Axle
K10 Software Control For Static Curve Illumination
K11 Adaptive Stop Light Flashing
M275 V12-Gasoline Engine M275 Bi-Turbo
M60 Displacement 6.0 Liter
R Right-Hand Steering
U60 Pedestrian Protection - Active Engine Hood
U72 Dvd Player With Regional Code 2, Europe, Japan

The Condition

Smart Tanzanite Blue metallic paintwork in good order for age and mileage
There are a few stone chips to note to the front of the car
Bodywork presents well with no accident damage reported
Front headlights show slight misting which should be a straightforward fix
Fitted with 19in AMG five spoke alloys in 2022 by Targa Florio
The alloys are close to unmarked with only tiny points to note to some rims
Fitted with matching Continental tyres all round in good order with plenty of tread
Underside presents well with no structural advisories on current MOT
Brown leather interior with very high specification as detailed above
Burr walnut veneers extensively fitted to car as shown
Spacious rear seat area with plenty of legroom
We are told that everything works but that rear blind needs reattachment
Vendor advises that glass fragments in boot subwoofer cause rattling at loud volume

The Mechanics

5,980cc 612bhp M275 V12 twin turbo engine
5spd automatic transmission
Brake calipers ideally require a repaint
Full service history including two oil changes since June 2024
Invoices indicate extensive recent work in photos
No advisories on current MOT
Super-sprint exhaust available by separate negotiation

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