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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