This 2012 Mercedes-Benz S350 BlueTEC 4Matic was sold new by Mercedes-Benz of San Jose and shows four owners with registration in California and Nevada from new. Finished in Palladium Silver Metallic (792) over Black Leather (211), power is provided by a 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 diesel engine mated to a seven-speed automatic transmission driving all four wheels. Equipment includes heated and ventilated active multicontour front seats, a power tilt/slide glass sunroof, Distronic cruise control, active lane keeping assist, Harman Kardon surround sound, Keyless-Go and Parktronic with parking guidance. Recent maintenance included a routine dealer service as well as new control arms. Now showing 100k miles, this 2012 S350 BlueTec is offered for sale by the current owner with two years of service history, the original manufacturer’s literature and a clean California title.
The exterior is finished in Palladium Silver Metallic (792) and features chrome trim on the beltline and windows as well as Blue Efficiency badges on the front fenders. Exterior equipment includes Parktronic with active parking guidance, a rear view camera, a Driver Assistance Package with Distronic cruise control, Active Lane Keep assist, Active Blind Spot assist, soft-close doors and Bi-Xenon headlamps with Active Curve Illumination. Blue-tinted heat insulating glass can be found on the side windows along with an electrically-heated rear pane and a power tilt/slide glass sunroof. The Carfax report shows two previous damage reports which are noted as minor and moderate. No existing signs of damage are present on the body of the vehicle.
The optional 19” five-spoke alloy wheels are finished in silver and come wrapped in a set of Goodyear Eagle tires. Some signs of curb rash are visible on the wheels. Airmatic suspension is standard equipment along with Adaptive Damping suspension allowing for adjustment of both ride height and stiffness.
The cabin is upholstered in Black Leather (211) and features black carpets and floor mats, a gray headliner and Burl Walnut wood trim which lines the center console, dashboard and door panels. Both front seats are heated and ventilated with power adjustability, comfort headrests and active multicontour with massage feature. Additional interior equipment includes dual-zone automatic climate control, COMAND with DVD navigation and bluetooth audio, Harman Kardon Logic7 surround sound, ambient lighting, a power rear sunshade and attention assist.
The wood/leather steering wheel frames the multifunction display showing a 160-mph speedometer along with an analog 6k-rpm tachometer and gauges for fuel level and coolant temperature. The digital odometer currently reads 100k miles with 12k miles added by the current owner in the past two years of ownership.
This W221 is powered by a 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 diesel engine which is rated for 245 horsepower and 455 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent to all four wheels through a seven-speed automatic transmission with a 4Matic all-wheel drive system. The most recent maintenance was performed by a dealer including an engine oil and filter change along with new control arms and an inspection. The seller notes that the car currently has an oil leak and will also need new engine mounts.
The Carfax report shows four owners with registration in California and Nevada as well as linear mileage updates from new. The aforementioned damage reports are shown to have occurred in 2015 and 2017, and service history from current ownership is included with the car. Now showing 100k miles, this S350 BlueTEC 4Matic is offered for sale by the current owner in Sacramento, California with two years of service history, the original manufacturer’s literature and a clean California title in the seller’s name.
The W221 established the new design language of Mercedes-Benz for the 2010’s and with it included a host of new tech and features. This car comes equipped with a Driver Assistance package which features Distronic cruise control as well as Lane Keeping assist and Blind Spot assist. The Premium 2 package included additional luxury features such as multicontour front seats and Keyless-Go with push-button start. This W221 also features the OM642 diesel engine which produces over 450 lb-ft of torque aiding in real-world acceleration and passing. This S350 BlueTEC 4Matic offers a host of features that keep it modern and make it a phenomenal option for an enthusiast looking for a daily driver with tons of life and a heavy dose of Mercedes-Benz luxury.
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25 Comments
Will be up for auction again soon!
@tauchapter1981 unfortunately not. Thanks for everyone's participation! I have no doubt that the next custodian, whomever that may be, will be very happy with this luxury tank!
@tauchapter1981 Appears not. says bid to
Was reserve met?
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It seems a shame that a 100k mile sprinter van is valued about the same.
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This is it folks! Last few hours! Thanks to all of those who have bid, commented, and asked questions so far. I will be refreshing this page a million times between now and the final moments to quickly answer any questions or address any concerns. To all of the bid snipers – may the countdown timer, your mouse, your wives, and your wallets all be in my favor! I hope you get the most expensive deal possible (haha, I jest). GLWB! @Fidos1 @N2MBs @raffi @aoetogbf @My380turbo @Ramrattan @Fatameh1 @Seattlegearhead
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Hey folks, I submitted photos of the paint meter readings, the scanner results from the PPI, and photos of the literature that comes with the car and two sets of keys.
I should mention that the car received a paint correction and 10 year ceramic coating in 2021
@My380turbo hey , great question! Not during our ownership and there are no signs of smokers ever being in the car.
Has the car been smoked in?
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@Adarville16 Hey folks, uploaded a fresh PPI performed yesterday along side some underbody photos and a test drive video.
@Adarville16 that is a receipt for service that was performed. Will be uploading a fresh PPI in the next couple of hours.
I see an inspection from October of 2021. I hope that’s not what you are referring too… if so that’s not a pre purchase inspection.
Receipts from the mentioned PPI have been uploaded to the gallery and the car's location has been updated to reflect Ripon, California.
Local to Sacramento. Did you ever get the PPI done at Sacramento/rocklin dealership? I don’t see it anywhere in the photos but I could’ve missed it.
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@phkiii great question! Surprisingly, that is how they came from the factory. But I encourage everyone to do their own due diligence - feel free to cross-reference other 2012 S350 BlueTEC images online.
Hopefully the seller or someone on here can answer this. Small thing, but are there supposed to be covers, in the engine compartment, for the battery and what looks like a filter on the right side, back by the firewall? I have an E320 CDI, and I believe it has them back there. Thanks.
Appreciate the prompt response with additional color, and look forward to promised PPI and video(s).!
Some things to keep an eye out for in the coming days: - Test drive video - Paint meter reading photos - Pre-purchase inspection report
W.R.T. the oil leak mentioned in the ad, it was a minor one present at the time of the submission of the car to thembmarket over a month or so ago. However I have not noticed any signs of a leak in the driveway or parking spots since then. Regarding the engine mounts - they are not noticeable during daily driving, and was something that was mentioned by the Mercedes-Benz dealership at the last service when they did a visual inspection. I will have a PPI done on the car for this auction in the next day or so.
@Ramrattan thank you for the bids! Good luck! @Seattlegearhead Thank you for the bid! Absolutely have 100% confidence in this making the drive from here to Seattle! @GoBoGo the door only comes up that way on camera for some reason. Not detectable in-person.
Hello Mercedes-Benz enthusiasts, I'm thrilled to present this exceptional W221 S350 Bluetec, packed with an array of desirable options. This vehicle epitomizes the perfect fusion of style, performance, and luxury. After an extensive search, I finally found an S350 Bluetec with coveted features such as Distronic Plus, massaging front seats, rare wheels, parking sensors, and lane keep assist—a heartfelt thanks to the original owner! It has been an absolute joy to experience. The seamless integration of the S-Class suspension and the power of the OM642 engine makes this car a delight to own and will undoubtedly bring joy to the next enthusiast. Throughout the auction, I'll strive to maintain transparency by promptly answering your questions and addressing any comments. If you're local, I invite you to contact me for a personal viewing or test drive. For those located outside the area, I'm more than happy to arrange a virtual/FaceTime appointment. Thank you for your interest, and I look forward to your bids. Best regards, thesheikh
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I would also appreciate more info on oil leak and engine mounts— any hesitation driving it to its new home? A minor gasket, or a series of cascading failures?
Sorry, one more... can you expand on the 'oil leak'? Location? Major/minor? All diesels eat a bit of oil but curious what someone would be getting into here. THANKS
Odd-it says damage to 1) the front and 2) the right/rear but yet the driver's door seems to be a slightly different shade, or is that just me?
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