2004 MERCEDES-BENZ (C215) CL500

KEY FACTS

• A great example of the luxurious grand tourer, presented in very good overall condition and with low mileage from new.
• Under the bonnet is the 5.0-litre naturally aspirated V8, which produces 302bhp and drives the rear wheels via a smooth five-speed automatic transmission.
• The odometer displays just 54,576 miles.
• First registered in June 2004, there are four previous keepers on the V5C, and the car is now offered for sale at No Reserve.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• This CL500 is finished in the elegant hue of Obsidian Black Metallic, with Stone leather upholstery and handsome wood-veneer trim.
• A well-appointed coupe, it is equipped with a Nokia car phone, satellite navigation, heated and electrically adjustable front seats with memory function, an electric sunroof, climate control and a premium Bose sound system. It also has the soft-close doors and boot lid, which all work as they should.
• It rides on a set of 18-inch, five-spoke AMG alloy wheels. The hydraulic suspension can be lowered or raised.
• The car will be accompanied by its full original book pack and duplicate service book, as well as receipts for its recent maintenance and its full tool kit.

CONDITION

• No known bodywork damage.
• Overall, the paintwork is in very good condition, though there are various small marks around the car, including stone chips on the bonnet and front bumper, minor cracks in the finish on the tailgate and light scratches on the driver’s-side rear quarter panel.
• The front and rear bumpers were resprayed in January 2020 to correct scuffs on the corners.
• Inside, the cabin presents very well indeed, with some slight wear on the driver’s seat’s outer bolster and a small stain on the edge of the rear centre armrest.
• There are no known electrical or mechanical faults, and there are no warning lights showing on the dashboard.
• The car’s last MOT test was conducted on 11 June 2021 at 54,564 miles, resulting in a first-time pass with advisories noting slight wear to the inner edges of both front tyres.

SERVICE HISTORY

• This CL500’s most recent routine maintenance was carried out in January 2020 at 50,632 miles by Mercedes-Benz specialist John Haynes. A ‘B’ service, this included an engine oil and filter change, as well as renewal of the brake fluid and adjustment of the front wheel bearings.
• Furthermore, the timing chain and tensioner were replaced in January 2020 at a total cost of £2,475.
• Prior to this, John Haynes technicians changed the engine oil, oil filter, brake fluid, coolant, spark plugs, fuel filter and air filter in November 2018 at 44,497 miles, and an oil and filter service was performed in September 2015 at 42,300 miles.
• During the vendor’s time with the car they have also replaced the passenger-side lower suspension arm and shock absorber, as well as both rear tyres.

SUMMARY

This 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL500 is a smart and well-equipped example of the refined C215-generation grand tourer, presented in highly original condition and with low mileage from new. Described by the vendor as driving like new, it represents an opportunity to acquire a great value luxury car, and should make an enjoyable daily driver or long distance tourer.

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