Highlights
- Fantastic V12 performance
- Unbeatable value for money
- Factory AMG specifications
- Well maintained, including 12 stamps in the service booklet
- Full working order with no faults or warning lights
The Appeal
Introduced in 1998, this CL600 was the well-received luxury coupe built upon the C215 chassis and offered customers a variety of powertrain configurations. This particular example boasts the desirable 5.8L M137 V12 engine, which delivers supercar-esque performance and a truly wicked soundtrack.
In true Mercedes-Benz fashion, the car is absolutely packed to the brim with luxury comforts and modern technology such as Distronic cruise control, massage seats and electronic rear blinds. With a whopping original price tag of over £100,000, these cars now present terrific value for money. You’re getting all the comforts of Mercedes’ flagship car and V12 performance to rival supercars, all for an absolute bargain of a price.
The History and Paperwork
- Advisory free MOT until December 2022
- No expense spared
- Huge maintenance record covering the last 12 years
- 12 stamps in the service booklet
- Treasured and well cared for vehicle
- V5C document
- Original handbooks
- Previous MOT certificates
- 2 Keys
With numerous caring owners and a great deal of history, this Mercedes-Benze is certainly deserving of your attention. As the included paperwork will reflect, the previous owners have done the vehicle proud and have maintained the vehicle with no expense spared.
The current owner acquired the vehicle in November 2021, with the intention of keeping the car as a future investment. Unfortunately, the car doesn’t fit in their modern garage, prompting them to move the car on to a lucky new owner who can hopefully provide the shelter and protection from the elements that the car deserves.
Despite a rather unforeseen short ownership, the car has been treasured by the current owner and maintained to a very high standard. The current owner is responsible for treating the car to a new EIS ignition system, pre fuse connectors, new battery and fuel pump, resulting in a flaw-free vehicle that is ready to be enjoyed once more.
The vehicle comes with a fantastic amount of paperwork, including an extensive history file stretching over the last 12 years, along with the original handbooks, and service booklet with 12 stamps within. Also included are previous MOT certificates, and the V5C document ready for the new owner.
The Interior
- Excellent condition
- Exclusive Nappa Perforated Leather Seats
- Walnut veneer details
- Parktronic Forward & Reverse Parking Sensors
- Heated / Refrigerated Front Seats
- Electric sunroof
This Mercedes-Benz is a shining example of the brand’s never-ending pursuit to provide unrivalled levels of comfort and luxury. The interior is absolutely packed to the brim with optional extras and quirky features, including cruise control, climate control, memory & massage seats, electric rear headrests, electric blinds, soft close doors, COMAND Satellite Navigation and much more.
Both leather front seats are in excellent condition for their age, with the driver’s seat showing marginally more signs of use. The rear passenger seats, on the other hand, appear to have hardly been used in comparison and would easily suit a much newer car. All carpets, door cards and the headliner have been beautifully preserved, and only add to the clean, luxurious atmosphere that the cabin creates.
Likewise, the steering wheel, dashboard and interior trim pieces look absolutely fantastic, and could quite easily fool you of the car’s mileage and age. In addition, not only are all controls and dials in full working order, but all contact points show minimal signs of use and reflect a clear level of care
You would certainly be hard-pressed to find an interior of this level of comfort, technology and quality for the price displayed today.
The Exterior
- Excellent condition
- AMG Alloy Wheels
- AMG Body Styling
This CL600 is in superb condition for its age and presents itself beautifully. The silver paintwork retains a brilliant level of shine, showing only a few minor stone chips in keeping with the vehicle’s age as one would expect. All exterior trim pieces, windows, lights and details follow suit, with no noticeable signs of wear or age. At some point in the car’s past, a previous owner chose to badge the car as a CL65, adding the matching twin exhausts in the process. This can easily be reversed should the new owner wish to show off their genuine 375 V12 AMG CL600.
Being fully loaded with goodies and specced by now legendary tuning division AMG, the car shows off its AMG body styling and proudly sits on a set of AMG 5-spoke alloys. All 4 wheels themselves are in excellent condition and are wrapped in a barely worn set of Bridgestone Potenza tyres with plenty of tread for the new owner to enjoy. These tyres come highly recommended for the V12 coupe and are no doubt a sign of the car’s care-filled past.
The Mechanics
- 5.8L M137 V12 engine
- Automatic gearbox
- Full working order with no known faults
- Maintained to the highest level, with no expense spared
- ABC Adjustable Sports Suspension
- Cylinder Cut-Out System
- Refurbished EIS system
- Advisory free MOT until December 2022
Buyers will be pleased to know that this mighty V12 CL600 is in full working order with no known faults or warning lights shown on the dashboard. The car benefits from a great maintenance record and has been given everything required over the years. Most notable items from recent examples of maintenance are a new EIS ignition system, pre fuse connectors, a new battery and a new fuel pump.
A peek under the bonnet will reveal a clean, tidy engine bay, indicating the high level of care shown to the vehicle by multiple owners. The current owner alone spent over £1100 on the few items mentioned above, to ensure this grand tourer performs exactly as Mercedes-Benz intended.
The sheer level of quality you receive for the price simply can’t be understated. You’re treated to some of Mercedes’ absolute finest engineering, a head-turning V12 soundtrack and an exceptionally well-maintained car, all for a fantastic price.
Summary
This CL600 AMG is a shining example of the legendary V12 C215 coupe, benefitting from a fantastic maintenance record and numerous caring previous owners. The car presents itself beautifully, performs without fault and presents buyers with the opportunity to own a rare V12 luxury grand tourer, for an absolute bargain of a price.
Whether you’re in the market for the next addition to your collection, or a fun supercar rivalling weekend toy, this should be at the very top of your watch list.
Whether you’re in the market for the next addition to your collection, or a fun supercar rivalling weekend toy, this should be at the very top of your watch list.
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