Highlights
- Well maintained V12 C215 with lots of history
- Long term current keeper since 2017
- Low mileage for year of under 85,000 miles
- Extensive specification which all works correctly
- MOT to December 2025
The Appeal
Some grand touring cars lean into the GT’s sporting theme. Others, like Mercedes-Benz’ C215, firmly focus on the luxury and comfort.
This V12-engined 370bhp CL600 is, of course, quick. Its clever adaptive suspension means it is planted too. But these sumptuous, pillarless coupes are essentially two-door versions of the firm’s S-Class saloon. That means cossetting comfort and arriving relaxed and unruffled, whatever the length of the drive.
This example has covered few miles in its 23 years with only a handful of keepers. The current one has retained it since 2017 and is only selling now due to lack of use. It is a well specified car - the combination of Brilliant Silver and Anthracite leather is a popular one - and remains in good condition throughout. It has been regularly serviced and comes to market with a long MOT to December 2025.
The C215 is the sort of car that suggest Mercedes-Benz’ engineers were given free reign. This is a well maintained and sorted example of the desirable V12 model.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered in September 2001
- Factory delivered July 2001
- Six registered keepers
- Current keeper since June 2017
- Acquired by seller in October due to current registered keeper’s death
- Only for sale due to lack of use
- Vendor reports that the car has only covered 202 miles in last five years
- Factory handbooks and wallet in good condition as shown
- MOT to 4 December 2024 with advisories
- Good service file with numerous invoices as shown in photos
- Service book with 10 stamps to 75,117 miles
- 2 key fobs as shown
The Condition
- Popular Brilliant Silver (744U) paintwork in fair condition for age as shown
- There are some light marks and scuffs to note including stone chips
- Bodywork is largely aluminium and shows generally good standard
- There are some small areas to note to bodywork in photos
- These include light bubbles to edges of some panels and arches
- We are told that the car has been partially repainted during its life
- Factory five spoke AMg alloy wheels in fair condition showing some kerbing and marks
- Fitted with quality branded Kumho tyres all round with advisories to note on MOT
- Underside shows some surface corrosion but no structural advisories on MOT
- Well kept black leather interior with high factory specification as shown
- We understand that the extensive electrics and switchgear all works correctly
- Specification includes glass sunroof, multi-function seats and Keyless Go
- Burr walnut veneers throughout cabin and in good condition
- Switchgear presents well with few signs of use
- Alcantara headlining in good condition with grey finish
- Bose speakers and high end sound head unit
- Retains its factory car phone as shown but this is untested
The Mechanics
- M137 5,786cc V12 370bhp engine
- 5spd 5G-TRONIC automatic gearbox
- Factory tool kit and first aid kit included
- Good service records as shown in photos
- 0-60mph in 6.1secs when new
- Vendor says car drives well but has only been tested over short distance
- Advisories to note for running gear on current MOT
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