This 2011 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG example was sold new at Mercedes of Princeton in New Jersey at an original price of approximately $225,000. The car was special ordered in Designo Mystic Blue (032) over Designo Porcelain Leather (X27), and power comes from a 6.0L bi-turbo V12 paired with a five-speed AMG Speedshift automatic transmission. Factory options include a panoramic sunroof, Keyless-Go, heated and ventilated seats in the front and rear, a heated steering wheel, Distronic-Plus, a premium Bang & Olufsen sound system, and much more. Additional equipment includes a Kleemann ECU tune, aftermarket exhaust, PPF on quarter panels, ceramic window tint, a Euro-spec rear cooler, and Euro-spec rear tray tables. The car has been well-serviced with a brake fluid flush, oil change, suspension service, and full detail plus inspection within the last 12 months. This Designo W221 AMG is now offered by the seller with 2 keys, a Carfax report, Monroney label, factory muffler, dyno sheet, and a clean Florida title.
The body is finished in Designo Mystic Blue (032) which was special ordered when new. Compared to the standard W221 S-Class, the S65 AMG featured a lowered ride height, revised front and rear bumpers, side skirt extensions, unique exterior badging, and a quad-exit exhaust system. This facelifted 2011 example benefits from LED daytime running lamps on the revised front fascia and LED taillights in the rear. The Carfax reports damage to the front in April 2012 and states the vehicle was functional and airbags did not deploy. As a result, the front bumper was replaced and some paint work to the front quarter panel. The The seller notes chips on the front end and some light scratches around the exterior consistent with mileage. Clear paint protection film (PPF) has been applied to the quarter panels and kick plates along with 3M ceramic window tint.
Factory 20" AMG wheels are fitted with 255/35 Michelin Pilot Sport tires up front and 275/35 Vredestein Hypertrac tires at the rear. Date codes read 2020 in the front and 2024 in the rear. The AMG braking system utilizes uprated, AMG-branded, silver multi-piston brake calipers and cross-drilled discs measuring 15.4″ up front and 14.4″ in the rear. A brake fluid flush was recently performed. The AMG-modified Active Body Control (ABC) suspension was serviced in December 2024 and allowed for selectable ride height depending on the driving mode as well as Sport and Comfort settings. A brake fluid flush and tire rotation were completed within the last 5 months.
The cabin is trimmed in S65 AMG-exclusive, quilted leather in Designo Porcelain (X27) with matching doorcards which were special ordered when new. Designo black piano interior trim accents the steering wheel, dashboard, door panels and center console. The leather-wrapped upper dash is finished in black and continues onto the doors and back of the seats. Notable features include heated and ventilated seats in the front and rear, COMAND w/navigation, the Bang & Olufsen Premier Sound System, an in-dash CD/DVD changer, factory Bluetooth telephone, Distronic PLUS radar cruise control, NightView assist, bi-xenon headlights with active curvelight illumination, two rear entertainment screens w/DVD changer, heated steering wheel, active dynamic front seats, panoramic glass sliding roof, rear electric roller blind, electric window blinds for the rear windows, rear-view camera, blind spot assist, Keyless-Go, and more. The rear seating area feature Euro-spec folding tray tables and a cooler box. A set of WeatherTech all-weather rubber are included with the sale.
The hand-stitched, leather-wrapped dashboard houses a central infotainment screen that can be electronically tilted to either the driver or passenger and an IWC Schaffhausen-branded analog clock with the AMG signature molded within the bezel. The steering wheel is equipped with rear-mounted shift paddles and frames a 220-mph speedometer, a 7k-rpm tachometer, and gauges for coolant temperature and fuel level. The digital odometer indicates approximately 119k miles.
The twin-turbocharged and intercooled 6.0-liter V12 was factory-rated at 604 horsepower at 4,800 rpm and 738 lb-ft of torque between 2,000-4,000 rpm. A Kleemann ECU tune increases total power to 616hp and 779 lb-ft of torque at the wheel according to the provided dyno sheet. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a five-speed AMG Speedshift transmission which can be controlled manually via paddles behind the steering wheel. The engine is covered in an AMG-exclusive carbon fiber airbox showing the signature of the single-engine maker emblazoned on a plaque at the center of the airbox. The car has received a brake fluid flush, oil change, suspension service, and full detail plus inspection within the last 12 months. The car currently has a muffler delete and the OEM mufflers are included in the sale. Additional servicing is noted on the Carfax report.
The Carfax report lists linear mileage updates, the aforementioned damage report in 2012, and 38 service history records. The Monroney Window Sticker shows a total MSRP over $225k including options when new. Now with 119k miles, this 2011 S65 is offered with 2 keys, a Carfax report, Monroney label, factory muffler, dyno sheet, and a clean Florida title.
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6 Comments
@ProdigalPetrolHead i am unaware of why there are three latches. I do know I can lock the truck using the red button on the lid.
@FXRcR1 Interesting spot! I'm not sure I've seen that either. The decode shows option 887-Separate Trunk Lid Locking I wonder if that means you can lock the trunk independently.
This is an odd question I know, but hoping someone here may know the answer given the wealth of info usually lurking. Does anyone know why this trunk lid seems to have 3 latches? (see gallery # 122). I have looked at many other 221's and cannot find this feature anywhere else.
@Mercedesschool - that would be awesome
@lionsfan54 I don't have a VMI, but I do have a book of the service records from Mercedes showing the services the Carfax Replicates. I'll get with MB Market to get pictures of that uploaded.
Looks like it was serviced at MB dealerships. Any chance we can get a copy of the VMI to see more about its service history?