2012 MERCEDES-BENZ C63 AMG COUPE

KEY FACTS

• A capable performance coupe, this 2012 C63 AMG is a post-facelift model, in an eye-catching colour scheme, and with some visual modifications.
• Beneath the bonnet is the sonorous naturally aspirated AMG 6.2-litre V8 delivering 451bhp as standard and powering the rear wheels via a seven-speed automatic gearbox with paddle shift.
• The car benefits from a strong service history, largely at Mercedes-Benz main dealers.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• Finished in striking Fire Opal Red paintwork and with a Designo Black leather interior, the car features the optional 19-inch AMG multi-spoke alloy wheels which have been refinished in gloss black.
• Factory specification includes a panoramic sunroof, electrically adjustable heated seats with memory function, COMAND navigation system, and electric folding and auto-dimming mirror package.
• Being a post-2011 example, the AMG Speedshift gearbox benefits from four shift modes: Comfort, Sport, Sport Plus, and Manual (enabling gear selection using the brushed aluminium paddle shifters).
• The example has been subject to exterior styling modifications including Edition 507 decals to the flanks, side skirt extensions and a front splitter in gloss black, ‘smoked’ lenses to exterior lamps and direction indicators, and black grilles and badges. There is also an application of tinted film to the glass, and DTM-style roof spoiler and boot lid-mounted rear wing. The car also appears to have been lowered.
• The vendor notes that very good service records are present with the vehicle.

CONDITION

• No known body work damage.
• The vendor describes the paintwork as being in good overall condition. There are some stone chips and light scratching to the front bumper and lower splitter, light scratching around the door handles and the filler cap, chips to the nearside door edge and door sill, and a chip to the rear bumper. There is also some slight bubbling to the tinted film applied to the rear window.
• The 19-inch multi-spoke wheels present in good condition with some slight curbing marks. The vehicle wears Nankang NS-20 tyres to the front, with the offside front tyre showing damage to the sidewall, and Accelara PH1 tyres to the rear.
• The Designo black leather seat upholstery presents well, with only very minor signs of use. The rest of the trim presents in good condition with slight scratching to the centre console.
• The vendor notes no mechanical or electrical faults with the vehicle.
• The most recent MOT test was conducted on 3 November 2020, a first-time pass with the only advisories relating to the tinted lenses of the front headlamps.

SERVICE HISTORY

• The last maintenance was performed by Skinner of Rye, West Sussex, with the odometer reading 51,272 miles, where an engine oil and filter change was performed.
• Other recent servicing was conducted at 49,628 miles, where the brake fluid was renewed, along with engine oil and filter change.

SUMMARY

This lightly modified Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG in Fire Opal Red is a striking example of the Affalterbach icon. A high-specification car with relatively low mileage, this C63’s thumping naturally aspirated V8 engine will no doubt delight and entertain its next keeper.

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