For sale is my Mercedes CL500, I purchased this car with a few minor issues from a friend, all of the owners have been friends/family it seems.
So I was told that she was in perfect condition and with no know faults however after driving for a short time I did notice a couple of problems, a slight oil leak and misfire, I believe all these problems were related and having a look it seemed like both cam cover gaskets had been leaking, I think the oil dripping down getting into the HT leads/spark plugs could have also been the source of the misfiring problem. So I have had both cam cover gaskets replace (genuine MB gaskets) as well as all HT leads and all spark plugs, they aren't cheap with 2 sparks per cylinder! and this does seem to have cured all the problems. She runs perfectly now, Even when leaking, the oil level barely went down and i think it would only leak when you really drove the car hard. however done a few hundred miles since then and all seems good, also doing a bit of research it seems these M113 engines are notorious for leaking from there. Also had new oil, oil filter, air filter, front + rear discs + pads + sensor 2000 miles ago at a cost of 657£ So she has definitely been well looked after
So this is the base engine, a 5.0 liter V8 petrol engine, putting out around 300 BHP, with the 5 speed automatic transmission, the car drives and performs flawlessly, the gear changes are very smooth and I can't find any problems at all. Amazingly EVERYTHING works on the car too, and there's a lot of electrics on here, so to have everything working is amazing, they must have built these things very well. There is a valid MOT until October 2017 with NO advisories. I also have 2 keys and 2 fobs. The reason for sale is really because I can't afford to keep running her, it has been fun for awhile and I like having a bit of a project to work on at the weekends, but very sadly I have to part with her, for a huge V8 the mileage is actually very good, on a run you can get up to 30 MPG if you sit at 60, obviously expect a lot less if you're doing a lot of short trips, This car is also the perfect age, because the registration is 2000, she's still on the old taxation system, so it's only £20/month, I wouldn't like to know how much a car like this would cost on the new post 2001 system, but i think it would be a bit more than £20!
Specification; (I'll probably miss something because this is such a highly specified car)
- Soft close boot and doors
- Parking sensors front and rear with digital display
- Full leather interior with electric and memory settings on both passenger and driver, and heated front seats.
- All around electric windows with double glazing
- In car Phone and Sat Nav, I have not tried the phone but i believe it does work, and so does the Sat Nav
- 6 CD changer/Tape deck and radio
- Auto dimming rear view mirror with electrically operated rear sun blind
- Both side view mirrors heated + electric + memory + fold in electronically
- Trip computer
- Electric tilt and slide sunroof
- Dual zone climate control
- Cruise control with speed limiter
- Easy access steering column (can be set to move up and out of the way when entering /exiting the car) automatically, Also electronically adjustable steering column
- Xenon headlights with automatic on/off setting
- Rain sensitive wipers
- AMG wheels (could do with a refurb to be honest) but all very straight with no damage, just surface rust
- ABC air suspension, (appears to be in perfect working order) this keeps the car level while cornering, also has a sports setting, and optional ride height adjustable from the cabin, with 2 levels of height.
- Still has the original First Aid kit in the rear arm rest
Any viewing is fine but I work as needed, so you will need to make an appointment, this car is in very good condition the body is fantastic and the only real marks (which seem to be on every CL of this age i've seen) is a very slight corrosion which is actually the metals used to construct the body of this car starting to react with each other. But as you can see it's almost un-noticeable and she cleans up VERY well and looks fantastic.
Any extra questions you can call or text me on 07954 522 146
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So I was told that she was in perfect condition and with no know faults however after driving for a short time I did notice a couple of problems, a slight oil leak and misfire, I believe all these problems were related and having a look it seemed like both cam cover gaskets had been leaking, I think the oil dripping down getting into the HT leads/spark plugs could have also been the source of the misfiring problem. So I have had both cam cover gaskets replace (genuine MB gaskets) as well as all HT leads and all spark plugs, they aren't cheap with 2 sparks per cylinder! and this does seem to have cured all the problems. She runs perfectly now, Even when leaking, the oil level barely went down and i think it would only leak when you really drove the car hard. however done a few hundred miles since then and all seems good, also doing a bit of research it seems these M113 engines are notorious for leaking from there. Also had new oil, oil filter, air filter, front + rear discs + pads + sensor 2000 miles ago at a cost of 657£ So she has definitely been well looked after
So this is the base engine, a 5.0 liter V8 petrol engine, putting out around 300 BHP, with the 5 speed automatic transmission, the car drives and performs flawlessly, the gear changes are very smooth and I can't find any problems at all. Amazingly EVERYTHING works on the car too, and there's a lot of electrics on here, so to have everything working is amazing, they must have built these things very well. There is a valid MOT until October 2017 with NO advisories. I also have 2 keys and 2 fobs. The reason for sale is really because I can't afford to keep running her, it has been fun for awhile and I like having a bit of a project to work on at the weekends, but very sadly I have to part with her, for a huge V8 the mileage is actually very good, on a run you can get up to 30 MPG if you sit at 60, obviously expect a lot less if you're doing a lot of short trips, This car is also the perfect age, because the registration is 2000, she's still on the old taxation system, so it's only £20/month, I wouldn't like to know how much a car like this would cost on the new post 2001 system, but i think it would be a bit more than £20!
Specification; (I'll probably miss something because this is such a highly specified car)
- Soft close boot and doors
- Parking sensors front and rear with digital display
- Full leather interior with electric and memory settings on both passenger and driver, and heated front seats.
- All around electric windows with double glazing
- In car Phone and Sat Nav, I have not tried the phone but i believe it does work, and so does the Sat Nav
- 6 CD changer/Tape deck and radio
- Auto dimming rear view mirror with electrically operated rear sun blind
- Both side view mirrors heated + electric + memory + fold in electronically
- Trip computer
- Electric tilt and slide sunroof
- Dual zone climate control
- Cruise control with speed limiter
- Easy access steering column (can be set to move up and out of the way when entering /exiting the car) automatically, Also electronically adjustable steering column
- Xenon headlights with automatic on/off setting
- Rain sensitive wipers
- AMG wheels (could do with a refurb to be honest) but all very straight with no damage, just surface rust
- ABC air suspension, (appears to be in perfect working order) this keeps the car level while cornering, also has a sports setting, and optional ride height adjustable from the cabin, with 2 levels of height.
- Still has the original First Aid kit in the rear arm rest
Any viewing is fine but I work as needed, so you will need to make an appointment, this car is in very good condition the body is fantastic and the only real marks (which seem to be on every CL of this age i've seen) is a very slight corrosion which is actually the metals used to construct the body of this car starting to react with each other. But as you can see it's almost un-noticeable and she cleans up VERY well and looks fantastic.
Any extra questions you can call or text me on 07954 522 146
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