Highlights
- High specification car in popular Iridium Silver
- LWB 5.5L twin turbo 510bhp limousine
- Cherished S600 HRH licence plate included in sale
- Recently service by specialist in November 2023
- ULEZ compliant
- Stored in climate-controlled environment as part of large collection
- £2,000 invested since vendor acquired car in 2023
- MOT to October 2025
The Appeal
The W221 S600L appears to all the world to be a limousine. And it is, but with a 510bhp twin-turbo V12 beneath its extensive bonnet, it is also something of a supercar.
Not, we feel, that this 2006 example has been exercised that way. Finished in popular Iridium Silver with grey leather cabin, it is a high specification LWB car that has clearly been looked after.
The vendor acquired it in 2023 to add to his extensive collection of over 25 cars. Since then it has been little used and stored as in a heated and dehumidified unit. Despite its cossetted life the vendor has expended £2,000 on maintenance and servicing, most of it using marque specialist Klasse Services Automotive. Anything it needed at the time, they were told to do.
A decision to focus on more historic cars in the collection means that this smart example is now for sale. It would make perfect private wheels if your priorities are the best of everything, or since it is ULEZ compliant, there is scope to use it as a commercial limousine. Whichever you choose, the distinctive plate comes with it, and there is MOT to October 2025.
The vendor says:
“A future classic. I had intended to keep for 20 years but had underestimated the amount of time and effort required to properly look after 25 vehicles. In the same way I care for my patients. A decision was made to focus predominantly upon cars in "Historic" classification.”
History and Paperwork
- First registered 5th March 2007
- 5 former registered keepers
- In current ownership since August 2023
- Valid MOT until 10th October 2025 with advisories to note
- Recent work undertaken by respected Klasse Series Automotive Ltd, Edinburgh
- £2,000 reportedly invested by seller since acquiring car
- He has only used it for trips to and from the garage
- Private plate shown in photos is included
The car comes complete with:
- V5C document
- Service record book
- Invoice for most recent service
- Printed Mercedes-Benz datacard
- A selection of MOT certificates
- Two sets of keys
- Original Mercedes-Benz leather wallet
The Condition
- Iridium silver-metallic paintwork presents well with only light signs of use
- Bodywork reported to be free of any dents or dings
- Trims and brightwork are in good order
- Glasswork and lenses present well with no reported chips or cracks
- Original Mercedes-Benz alloy wheels fitted with a full set of Pirelli tyres
- Luxurious grey leather interior with burr walnut veneers throughout
- Seats are free of rips and tears with only light sagging
- Dashboard presents well with original instruments throughout
- All dials, gauges and screens are bright and well-presented
- Leather-wrapped, wood-trimmed steering wheel in good order
- Bluetooth telephone equipment installed in the centre armrest
- Carpets and headlining are in good condition
- The vendor notes that the front blind on the panoramic roof has an intermittent fault
- Some surface corrosion to note underneath but no MOT structural advisories
Specification includes:
- Infotainment screen
- Premium sound system
- Electric heated and massaging seats
- Climate control
- Parktronic system with rear-view camera
The Mechanics
- 5.5L bi-turbo V12 (M275) 510bhp engine
- 5-speed automatic transmission
- Serviced in November 2023 with new oil and filters
- Engine bay is well-presented with distinctive V12 head on display
- Vendor states that there have been no leaks underneath during storage
- The vendor informs us that the car starts first time with no issues
- Car is reportedly shifting, braking and accelerating as expected
- ULEZ compliant despite the powerful engine
- Advisories to note on current MOT
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