Once the top of the CL range, the CL600 has almost all of the optional extras ticked from the factory. Under the bonnet, you’ll find a big V12 engine mated to a characteristic smooth, Mercedes like, automatic gearbox.
This car has been looked after well from new, the condition only confirms this statement. Once you get in and experience the un-rivalled luxury, you’ll never want to drive any other car.
The History and Paperwork
Known to the current custodian since new, the history is fairly easy to trace
The first owner acquires the car and has it registered under their company
It then gets registered in their name
This adds another owner to the V5, so although it shows as three owners overall you can discount one
After ten years of their ownership, it is time to move on and the car is sold to the previous owner
Once again, they own it for the next decade
Over the past twenty years, the owners have cherished this car and made sure to keep the original Mercedes literature
Within the paperwork, you’ll find some lovely sales brochures and handbooks
There are also a few invoices
The most recent from August of 2022 shows a new position sensor, two crank windows, a repair to the starter motor, and an aircon regas
There’s also an invoice from 2016 that shows a new condenser, a master cylinder, and the MOT
The service history is also said to be very good as well
Now it is time for you to write the next chapter in this car’s history
The Interior
Fitted with some lovely black leather seats, this is one comfortable interior
The front seats make the interior feel more like a spa
They are not only electrically operated, but they are also heated, cooled, and even have a massage feature
With a three memory function as well, you will always have the perfect driving and seating position
The leather itself is in near perfect condition
You would not believe that it is a smidge over 20 years old
Pulling the chrome effect handle at the top of the seats with start the procedure to get into the rear seats
Moving elegantly forwards they reveal two big rear seats
Due to the length of the car, your rear passengers should have more than enough legroom
Place in the middle of the rear seats, you’ll find an armrest
Within this, there is a Mercedes first-aid kit
Once again, these two rear seats are in lovely condition
Moving back into the front we can start to look at all the glorious noughties tech
Within the front armrest, you’ll find a Nokia car phone
Is there anything cooler than a car phone?
Moving forward you’ll find the gear selector
A top is a smooth silver area, this is reported to be for the keyless start system
Surrounding all of this area and much of the front cabin is some lovely dark wooden accent
Presented in lovely condition this wood really adds to the luxury feel of this motor vehicle
There is some slight wear to the call button on the steering wheel
But this is only a small area considering its age
You’ll have a lot of buttons to play with that’s for sure
Set pride of place in the centre console is the infotainment screen
Still showing the car's position accurately it will be a nice little addition to this modern classic
Above this are the controls for items such as the hydraulic suspension, ABC sport mode, and rear headrest
There is also a button for the rear sunblind
There is also double glazing on the electric windows
Within the big boot, you’ll find the spare wheel and full original toolkit
Overall, the interior is in amazing condition
Getting in and travelling in this car will be a joy, not a chore
Don’t miss out on this uber-luxurious noughties’ legend
The Exterior
This car is one stunner to look at
Benefitting from subtle styling people will be stunned when you romp away at the traffic lights
Finished in a lovely deep black this car will fly under the radar
At the front, the headlights are nice and clear, as are the two lower fog lights
If you look hard enough you might find a few areas of blemishing, but don’t forget the car is 20 years old
One of the best parts of the exterior are the alloy wheels
One of the only optional extras for the CL600 these Turbine wheels are in good all-round condition
Not only are they presented well, but they also look very nice too
The draw of a CL over any other Mercedes are the fully retractable windows
With these down, It is almost like driving a convertible but with the re-assurance of some safe metal above your head
There is also a sunroof fitted as well
Retracting and tilted as you’d expect this adds another to the driving characteristic of this wonderous machine
This is a nice subtle car that can fit into almost any environment
Popping to the shops, or a high society ball, then this Mercedes will guide you there in unrivalled comfort
The Mechanics
This is the part where the CL600 starts to make even more sense
A few subtle hints around the exterior point toward what is under the bonnet
Sitting proudly up front is a lovely, soon to be extinct, V12 internal combustion engine
It is said the service history for this vehicle is good, having always been looked after by the same technician
Starting on the button every time the V12 purrs away quietly
Slipping it into drive and pulling away this car is very civilised
But push the throttle further and the whole car comes alive
With no warning lights on the dash
A working hydraulic system
This is a beautiful car to enjoy out on the road
There is no doubt that this will be an excellent addition to your garage
Summary
Well, what a car we have for you here. It has everything that you could ever need. From a powerful and truly magnificent V12 engine, sumptuous leather and wood clad interior, and classy looks that’ll grant you a pass anywhere you wish. This truly is an excellent find.
Get behind the wheel of this car, and you’ll understand the reason for its existence.
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Auction Details
Year2001
Make
Mercedes
Model
CL600 (C215)
Colour
Black
Odometer
54,783 Miles
Engine size5786
Seller TypePrivate
Town
Bookham
CountySurrey
Country
United Kingdom
Auction ends
Bidding history
28 Bids
Teeno••••£9,30017/11/22
hanratt••••£9,20017/11/22
keanser••••£9,10017/11/22
Keith S••••£9,00017/11/22
keanser••••£8,90017/11/22
Keith S••••£8,80017/11/22
keanser••••£8,70017/11/22
Keith S••••£8,60017/11/22
hanratt••••£8,50017/11/22
Keith S••••£8,49917/11/22
hanratt••••£8,40017/11/22
Keith S••••£8,30017/11/22
hanratt••••£8,20017/11/22
hanratt••••£8,10017/11/22
Keith S••••£8,00017/11/22
hanratt••••£7,60017/11/22
theo@ho••••£7,40017/11/22
hanratt••••£7,30017/11/22
CEvans••••£7,10017/11/22
Keith S••••£7,00017/11/22
hanratt••••£6,80017/11/22
CEvans••••£6,70016/11/22
val-bat••••£6,60014/11/22
DOCCOPP••••£6,50013/11/22
supraca••••£5,30013/11/22
Grizzly••••£5,00012/11/22
alan-mi••••£3,50012/11/22
Grizzly••••£3,00012/11/22
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