2001 Mercedes-Benz CL500

We are pleased to be offering for sale a low mileage CL 500. Less than 38,000 miles have been covered in 21 years, by just two registered keepers, before being acquired by our seller last month.

The previous owner took the car off the road in 2015 when it failed its MoT. The issues raised were not insurmountable, so we are not quite sure why it wasn’t fixed then.

Our seller was offered the chance to buy the car and the first thing he did was transport it to his mechanic and get it through its MoT.

He has covered a few hundred miles in the car and reports that it drives well – smooth, fast and oh so comfortable!

Like so many car enthusiasts, our seller has quite a number of cars and although the intention was to keep the CL 500, he has made the decision that it is better sold to someone with more time to use and enjoy it.

So, the uber luxurious coupe is up for grabs and would be a fine addition to anyone’s car collection.

Most CLs we come across seem to be silver in colour and this example is no exception. It does suit the svelte coupe rather well we think.

The paint finish is generally good but there are some signs of wear and tear that should be noted. There is a scuff around the nearside rear wheel arch and a scratch on the passenger door.

We also note a small area of bubbling paint on the offside C-pillar.

The rear bumper has a scratch too on the right-hand side whilst the front bumper is heavily scratched.

The chrome shows some signs of pitting in places, a sign of age we guess.

The glass is in ok condition, with some age-related wear in places and we do note the double glazing is slightly separating on the doors.

All the alloy wheels have had some altercations with kerbs and need to be refurbished. There are many specialists who can carry out this task. The rear tyres are short of tread and the front pair have some cuts in them. Budget on a new set.

We also note that the central locking does not seem to be working.

The observant amongst you will have spotted that the CL has a cherished registration number plate, and we can report that this is to remain with the car.

There is no doubt the inside of the CL has faired better than the outside. Soft leather covers the seats and each offers a good degree of comfort. Front pews are electrically adjustable and have both heating and cooling functions.

For those balmy summer days, there is a wide-opening electric sunroof. And with the CL being a pillarless coupe, with roof open and all four windows down, it is almost as exhilarating as being in a full convertible.

The headlining is in good nick but is marked and a tad grubby in places.

Carpets appear to be fine, though a bit of a clean would not go amiss.

The boot is suitably capacious, with room aplenty for luggage should a touring holiday be on the cards. Toolkit, spare wheel and warning triangle all present and correct. There’s also access to the battery, which was recently changed by our seller.

The recent MoT mentions as an advisory some signs of corrosion to the rear vehicle structure. There are pictures in our gallery, so take a while and peruse them at your leisure. Certainly a good clean up wouldn’t go amiss to all areas.

The engine bay looks a little grubby, not surprising as the car has been stored for some six years plus. The car starts and drives and was driven up to us from the Bath area. We do feel that a full service would be a good idea.

The car comes with the owner’s manuals, essential as there is much to learn about how the car operates.

Of more interest is the service book, which shows annual servicing for the first three years of the car’s life and more sporadic attention latterly. The last stamp was in 2013, with the recorded mileage at 34,390. The car has covered less 4,000 miles since.

In November 2015, the CL failed its MoT with four items noted: tread on the rear tyres, offside front fluid suspension leak, a suspension dust cover damaged and excessive play in the nearside front upper suspension arm.

At that point the car was taken off the road until being purchased by our seller last month. He immediately took the car to his local mechanic to get the car fixed and on 6th August a new MoT certificate was issued. Two advisories were noted for corrosion to the rear vehicle structure and for slight play in the front suspension arm.

These Mercedes coupes are imposing and offer a stylish was to travel in comfort. They are quick and engaging too should you be in the mood to have some fun.

Some attention to the bodywork, wheels and tyres will doubtless be on the new owner’s to do list, but then what a great car for high days and holidays.

To make this cool coupe yours, we estimate you will need to bid somewhere between £7,000 and £11,000.

Viewing is always encouraged, and this particular car is located with us at The Market HQ near Abingdon; we are open weekdays 9am-5pm, to arrange an appointment please use the Contact Seller button at the top of the listing. Feel free to ask any questions or make observations in the comments section below, or try our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.