

This 2013 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG was prepared for delivery by Mercedes-Benz of Bellevue and first registered in Washington in September 2012. Finished in designo Mystic Blue (032) over designo Porcelain Leather (X27), power is provided by a twin-turbocharged 6.0-liter V12 paired with a five-speed AMG Speedshift automatic transmission driving the rear wheels. Equipment includes carbon-fiber interior trim, Bang & Olufsen audio, a panoramic sunroof, heated and ventilated front and rear seats, rear entertainment, Distronic Plus, Night View Assist, and Active Body Control suspension (ABC). The selling dealer acquired the car approximately one month ago and has added 1,500 of the 19,875 miles shown. Preparation for sale included an inspection, an oil and filter change, a differential fluid change, and replacement of the right rear seat pneumatics. This S65 AMG is now offered by the selling dealer in Darien, Wisconsin with two keys, manufacturer’s literature, designo floor mats, tools, entertainment headphones and a remote, a Carfax report, and a clean California title.
The exterior is finished in designo Mystic Blue (032) and features AMG bumper covers and side skirts, a rear lip spoiler, quad exhaust outlets, and V12 Biturbo fender badges. Exterior equipment includes bi-xenon headlamps with active curve illumination and washers, LED daytime running lights, a panoramic glass sunroof, power-folding mirrors, parking sensors, a rearview camera, and a power-operated trunk lid. Window tint installation is documented on the Carfax in October 2012. PPF is noted to cover the hood and front bumper. The selling dealer reports no paintwork, modifications, or exterior flaws beyond a few imperfections in the PPF.
Factory 20-inch AMG twin five-spoke forged wheels measure 8.5 inches wide up front and 9.5 inches wide in the rear. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S tires measure 255/35 up front and 275/35 in the rear and carry 2019 date codes. Braking is provided by AMG calipers over perforated and ventilated discs at all four corners. The car features AMG-calibrated Active Body Control hydraulic suspension, which the dealer reports to be functioning properly.
The cabin is upholstered in designo Porcelain Leather (X27) with diamond-quilted seat inserts and door panels, contrasting black upper surfaces and carpets, and an anthracite designo Alcantara headliner. High-gloss carbon-fiber trim accents the dashboard, doors, and center console. Amenities include heated and ventilated front and rear seats, front dynamic multicontour seats, power-adjustable multicontour rear seats with memory, four-zone climate control, and power rear window and rear door sunshades. Additional equipment includes Bang & Olufsen audio, COMAND with navigation, dual rear entertainment screens, Keyless-Go, and soft-close doors. The right rear seat pneumatics were replaced in preparation for sale, and the dealer reports all equipment to be operational.
The heated multifunction steering wheel features leather and contrasting gloss trim, shift paddles, and a power-adjustable steering column. AMG instrumentation includes a central digital 220-mph speedometer, a 7k-rpm tachometer, and gauges for fuel level and coolant temperature. Additional readouts provide outside temperature, trip information, and vehicle status, while Night View Assist can display an infrared view of the road ahead. Driver assistance equipment includes Distronic Plus, Active Blind Spot Assist, and Active Lane Keeping Assist. The digital odometer shows 19,875 miles, approximately 1,500 of which were added by the selling dealer.
The hand-assembled, twin-turbocharged 6.0-liter M275 V12 was factory rated at 621 horsepower and 738 lb-ft of torque. Power is delivered to the rear wheels through a five-speed AMG Speedshift automatic transmission. The selling dealer reports that an inspection, an engine oil and filter change, and a differential fluid change were performed in preparation for sale. The Carfax documents service visits at Mercedes-Benz of Bellevue and Mercedes-Benz of Naples, including oil changes, inspections, and diagnostic checks. Separate service receipts are not included, and the dealer reports no current mechanical issues.
The Carfax report lists one owner, 18 service history records, and no reported accidents or damage. Mercedes-Benz reacquired the vehicle in June 2013 for an “engine rough running concern,” and California reported a manufacturer buyback/lemon designation in October 2013. No additional documentation concerning the buyback or the corrective repairs is available. The report includes Washington and California title history, along with subsequent service entries in Florida. Two keys, manufacturer’s literature, floor mats, tools, entertainment headphones, and a remote accompany the sale.
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There are S65s, and then there are S65s...someone took the time to order this-no forgotten options, no settling for a different paint, just an order unique enough to make us pay a little more attention. Mystic Blue over Porcelain leather is a spectacular combination, with carbon fiber adding just the right amount of AMG character to an otherwise lavish cabin. The Bang & Olufsen system and front and rear entertainment packages round out a specification that rewards looking beyond the V12 badges. We’d happily spend an afternoon studying this order sheet. Of course, the real occasion starts under the hood. A twin-turbocharged V12 with 738 lb-ft of torque in a full-size Mercedes sedan remains a wonderfully excessive proposition, and this final-year W221 wears that role particularly well. The manufacturer buyback history is documented and deserves consideration, the dealer reports no current issues after adding around 1,500 miles. With fewer than 20k miles shown, recent service, and a color combination this memorable, this is an S65 we’d find very difficult to replace in a saved search. For the buyer who cares as much about the specification as the badge, this one warrants a serious look.
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@KoruKinshi Looks like it hit the reserve ; )Wow Congrats and enjoy I have a 65 and it’s been turned by R and it’s great I could say one thing on this car Unbelievable. Enjoyreally nice ride here! i had an s550 in the same color and separately an s65 with designo interior and call tell you that this particular color combination on that beautiful beast is truly special. congratulations, @geri!If you dont buy it let me knowCongratulations to @Geri. You bought a very special car. We will be in touch shortly. Thanks everyone!$66,000 bid placed by @Geri
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I need a new daily let me buy it$50,500 bid placed by @Pizdets4u
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This is a very special car and the buyer will love it. I will be sad to see it go!$47,500 bid placed by @km110
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This is grail status for V12's. The colors, options, mileage... perfect spec alert! One day...$46,500 bid placed by @smorodok
Just over 10 minutes to go! Please make sure your browser is refreshed and do not wait until the last second to bid. Good luck everyone!$46,000 bid placed by @Geri
@KoruKinshi. Bid to find out!Not hitting reserve yet?Just over an hour to go! This is a very special car. It is reportedly 1 of 2 spec'd like this and the lowest mile example out there. Please let us know if there are any last minute questions as the auction comes to a close. As a note, we can assist with shipping anywhere in the continental US or pick up the buyer from the Milwaukee Airport. - SpencerThat might be my favorite color combination S class from any generation I’ve seen. (And I worked for MB for 13+ years in NJ and at the factory store in NYC so I’ve seen more than the average person. BEAUTIFUL CAR!!!! GLWA@TinoAndAlex . Hello, We believe the numbers are matching. There is nothing on the VMI report to support otherwise. Thank you!$45,500 bid placed by @SRP1
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Additional photos have been added showing the car when new during its original PDI, the window sticker during the PDI, and a current VMI.@Thegaragisti As mentioned in the write up there is PPF on the front bumper. It has some imperfections and is making it look "dull" in certain angles/ lighting. The tires are indeed from 2019 add in good condition. We did have the trays off for inspection and there were no leaks!Looks like tires are 2019? Not sure if I’m reading that date code right. Also front bumper looks dull compared to rest of the body and maybe some clear coat chipping? Could be angle of the light. Can you comment on that? Any underside pics with the trays removed? When you purchased it and made the seat repair were there any seals leaking or seeping? Thank you@seller have you been able to come up with the vmi that you mentioned?@Abakarov..... I beg your pardon...... 🤨😕 And who are you exactly....and how dare you ASSume' anything about me and / or what I'm doing or going to do.... 🤨🤨 Please, I don't have time for any shenanigans, and this is a Respectable site, so let's keep it that way, shall we..... 👍😉 Humble apologies to the other member's and "Seller", that had to witness this encounter....😕😞@Mbruce . I am not sure. If it did it would have been 12-13 years ago.Mbruce you used your free questions limit, you are not buying anyway, leave the guy alone.@Seller.. "ever"@Seller.... Just curious about something.... Listing and Carfax indicates titled in California.... do you happen to know of at any point if the car even went through Smog testing in Ca.?? Just curious... Thanks.@TinoAndAlex . I see no reason to doubt that they are numbers matching. I will see if I can get it on the lift at some point.Hello Do we have matching numbers? Please provide the engine no with a good photo! Transmission no could also be interesting. Thank you Tino$24,000 bid placed by @Kfuller
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Does this auction have a reserve?@seller.. Appreciate your candor and additional information!!!! Yes, looking forward to the VMI report posted, once received. Respectfully, MB@Mbruce Good morning! I bought the car from the gentleman who bought it from Mercedes in 2013. He owned a dealer in Canada and kept it at his house in Naples. His health was declining so the family sold the house and the car in Naples. We bought it from him. The family said the records were most likely thrown out at some point when they were clearing out the house. I did reach out to my local dealer and am waiting to get a VMI. With regard to the buyback, it was 13 years ago and at 1k miles. Mercedes cannot sell the car until the issue is resolved (which it was), and obviously it runs and drives fine without issue now. Truly it is nothing to be concerned with. I am sure the VMI will shed more light on it regardless.@Seller... Hello, So, as the description indicates, it was a one owner car and you indicated acquiring the vehicle, but not from the original owner specifically. It was also mentioned that aside from the Carfax report indicating the servicing of the vehicle, no additional service / repair paperwork is available?? As indicated " Mercedes-Benz reacquired the vehicle in June 2013 for an “engine rough running concern,” and California reported a manufacturer buyback/lemon designation in October 2013. No additional documentation concerning the buyback or the corrective repairs is available. " & " The manufacturer buyback history is documented and deserves consideration "..... so although there was no additional service paperwork provided, is it not possible to get a " VMI report " for the vehicle, to possibly shed some additional light on the matter as to what happened with that whole " rough running / buyback concern?? Please advise. Thanks in advance for your time and attention in this matter. Be well, MB@gscharnagl Good morning! This definitely is a beautiful example. One of the best specs I have seen on the W221 S65! All of the multi-contour seats work as they should. The right rear is the "master" and had a fault in the pneumatics. This caused all the other ones not to operate as intended. They are now all working as they should. There are no operating issues of any kind. I drove this one to Detroit and back to meet some clients and it performed flawlessly. 21 MPG as well! There really is nothing like a W221 S65!$22,000 bid placed by @Bankrep40
The car couldn't be any "newer" yet the elastomer strut top donuts look to have started to crumble. Seem to be so on every single one of these (including mine). Beautiful spec and watching closely how this one goes$15,000 bid placed by @Louisvert
absolutely stunning color combination! i had an s550 in the designo mystic blue and then an s65 with designo red interior. i had always wished that i could find an s65 in the mystic blue with either designo interior i had on my s550 or s65. this particular designo interior is neither of those but still fantastic in its own right! @seller do all of the active and multicontour seat functions work across all 4 corners? that would be the active/dynamic functions of the front seats and the multicontour of the rear. do all 4 seats have the massage feature, and does it work on all 4? i see that the right rear seat pneumatics were replaced but what does that mean? pump, bladder, lines, or something else? any operating issues with the vehicle currently due to the lemon/buyback activity? i see you have put some miles on this one in the past month! did you drive it back from somewhere or just a decent road trip? right rear seat pneumatics$5,000 bid placed by @ProdigalPetrolHead