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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