2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG

First registered in March 2007, this CLS 63 AMG boasts an absolutely astounding factory specification, including dynamic seat supports, dual-zone climate in the front and separate rear climate controls, heated seats all round, cooled front seats and more. A full specification is available below in the ‘documents’ section, and is well worth a look.

Purchased by our vendor in 2012, he has racked up an impressive 33,500 miles during his 10-year ownership tenure, though it has always been viewed as a ‘second’ vehicle, being used on summer days, weekends and for more enjoyable journeys, as opposed to a commuter vehicle.

Throughout the winter, the car was kept garaged (we wouldn’t particularly want to be exploiting the might of the 6.3-litre V8 on an icy road either…) and in the summer, when it was used more regularly, it was kept dry using a bespoke tailored car cover.

Standard other than some upgraded carbon-fibre accents throughout the vehicle and fitment of high-flow K&N panel air filters, this is a fantastic, useable and highly-specified example of the CLS 63, which makes, arguably, one of the best sounds of any AMG-badged road car we’ve ever seen.

As a side note, should the carbon-fibre mirror caps and black front grille not be to your liking, the original items have been included with the vehicle, and will be kept in the boot for the next owner to do with as they please.

Finished in a timeless shade of silver with gunmetal/anthracite wheels, the design of the CLS looks far fresher than its age, in our opinion, and still remains the essence of the fast saloon in our eyes, along with the likes of the M3 and Audi’s various RS products.

Other than the aforementioned carbon-fibre upgrades, everything is as AMG intended on the outside, and presents very well indeed overall.

Naturally, for a high-performance vehicle such as this, there are some battle scars in the shape of stone chips (though these are largely hidden thanks to the silver paintwork) whilst there are also a few more noticeable marks, most prominently on the upper nearside C-pillar, where it appears a small animal or tree branch has made its mark in the paintwork.

As ever, any visible imperfections have been documented, and can be found in the gallery below, but by-and-large there is very little to discuss here. All of the panels remain free from any accident damage, mis-alignment or large dents, and there was no evidence of any mis-matched paintwork that we could see during the photo shoot.

Under the arches, all four wheels remain in near-pristine condition, with no kerb rash or damage noted.

As with the outside, the cabin remains in very good condition overall, and seemingly shrugs off its age and mileage with ease.

The front seats show the typical smattering of creases and light puckering - particularly on the driver’s seat - with some wear becoming visible on the outer bolsters, though this is nothing to be concerned with, in our view.

In the rear, the seats look to have been only lightly used over the years, with the only particular indicator of wear being to the rear nearside seat base, which has a few indentations on the rear cushion.

Up above, the headlining shows no signs of wear that we could see, and the various switches, toggles and high-traffic touch-points (including the door cards) display only a light commensurate usage patina, consistent with a cherished vehicle of this age and mileage.

We did note, however, that the carbon-fibre trim inset the top of the steering wheel has cracked, though there is no immediate need to fit a replacement.

As far as we could tell, all systems are working as they should be, including the dynamically-adjusting seat bolsters and cushions. The vendor also added OE Mercedes-Benz bluetooth connectivity, an upgrade which is well worth having in today’s world of smartphones and hands-free phone calls.

Under the bonnet, the raucous V8 engine presents well, though no doubt a full afternoon with a detailing kit would transform the aesthetic appearance of the block and its ancillaries.

From what we could see, there were no signs of any oil or fluid leaks, and everything looked to be in its right-and-proper place. There is however, some damage to the existing air intake duct, but the vendor has scoured a replacement and this will be supplied with the car.

The vendor also reports the engine is entirely standard, with no ECU tuning having been carried out, nor any aftermarket upgrades fitted, save for the aforementioned K&N panel filters.

Perhaps we’d suggest tackling the small amount of corrosion visible on the front crossmember, but otherwise there were no concerning signs underneath the bonnet.

Out on the road, the engine note from the 6.3-litre, naturally-aspirated V8 is nothing short of intoxicating. Around town or whilst cruising this is a fantastically comfortable GT car, but open the taps and the noise rises from a deep, guttural growl to a wailing howl and bark at the upper echelons of the rev range, which you’d swear is loud enough to wake the dead, yet leaves you wanting more and more.

During our test drive, the engine and transmission behaved impeccably, though at the end of our drive, a coolant level warning came up, suggesting a top-up is needed.

Underneath, the chassis and suspension systems give no cause for concern that we could see.

The most recent MoT exam - dated 21 March 2022 - showed a first-time pass, with the following advisories:

• Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

• Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

• Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S

• Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing slightly manufactured in 2015

The vendor notes that both front tyres were changed, and during the most recent service in May 2022 at a respected Mercedes specialist, no concerning signs or underlying faults were found.

Included with the vehicle is the V5 registered keepers document, an impressively well-stamped service history, two sets of keys, a selection of invoices and documentation, a pre-warranty condition report, and numerous MoT certificates.

The vendor notes that despite the V5 showing 6 keepers, it was initially purchased by him in 2012, then put into his wife’s name and back into his again, making this technically a four-previous-owner vehicle.

With all the practicality and comfort of a standard Mercedes-Benz CLS, but boasting numerous performance upgrades, aesthetic tweaks and the astounding 6.3-litre, naturally-aspirated V8 engine, the CLS 63 was a true high-water-mark for the German automakers, and remains a strong favourite among driving enthusiasts to this day.

Offered for sale with an estimate of £10,000 to £15,000 we reckon now is the time to buy, enjoy and drive a V8-powered monster, before fuel costs or impending electrification make it nigh-on impossible. Go on, you know you want to!

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