This 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL550 was originally sold at Rallye Motors in Roslyn, NY and is powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.7-liter V8 paired with a seven-speed MCT automatic transmission. This example has traveled 37,845 miles since new with 10k of those miles added by the seller over the past two years. This W216 full-sized coupe is finished in the rare combination of Periclase Green Metallic (300U) over Cashmere/Savanna (814) Nappa leather. Equipment includes an AMG Sport Package 2, parking sensors, 20″ AMG five-spoke wheels, driver assist, active lane keep assist, Night-Vision assist, Distronic Plus, heated and ventilated multicontour dynamic front seats, heated steering wheel, keyless-go, Harmon Kardon Logic 7 surround sound system, a six-disc DVD changer and more. This CL550 is now offered by the present owner with factory literature, service records, VMI report, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Connecticut title.
The body is finished in Periclase Green Metallic (300U) and equipment includes parking sensors, LED running lights, bi-xenon headlights with active curve illumination, and dual exhaust outlets. The AMG Sport Package 2 option on this example provides more aggressive body work at the front and rear bumpers as well as along both side skirts.
20″ AMG five-spoke wheels wear Nokian tires measuring 255/35 at all four corners which were aligned and balanced in the last month. The seller notes that the “blu-efficiency” badge was removed from the front fenders under prior ownership and replaced with “V8 BiTurbo” badging from the CL63 under prior ownership.
The interior is trimmed in Savanna premium leather with matching carpets and a cashmere beige headliner. The cabin features black ash wood on the doors, center console and dash. Amenities in this heavily-optioned example include dual-zone automatic climate control, driver assist, active lane keep assist, Night-Vision assist, Distronic Plus, heated steering wheel, keyless-go, parktronic, heated and ventilated multicontour front seats, rear headrests, a sunroof, a power rear window shade, and a Harmon Kardon surround sound system with a six-disc changer. An A/C service and preventative maintenance cleaning of the sunroof drains was completed last month in preparation for sale.
Factory digital instrumentation consists of a 160-mph speedometer, a 7k-rpm tachometer, a fuel-level gauge, and configurable digital readouts. The digital odometer shows approximately 37,800 miles.
The twin-turbocharged 4.7-liter M278 V8 was rated at 429 bhp and 516 ft-lbs of torque when new. Power is sent to all four wheels through a 7G-Tronic seven-speed automatic transmission. Service within the last year includes an “A service”, replacement of both front speed/ABS sensors, and new rear brake pads and rotors with new sensors.
The March 2020 Carfax report shows registration in NT, IL and CT with linear mileage updates, regular dealer services and no indication of accidents or other damage. This example is offered with factory literature, a VMI report, two keys, a clean Carfax, service records from the present owner and a clean Connecticut Title. Multiple short driving pass videos of the car are provided below.
Joie de vivre, on demand: The sexy, sweeping silhouette of this C216 pillarless coupe pairs perfectly with the Periclase paintwork, providing performance, power and precision sans pretense. The luxurious cabin swells to a symphony of handsome materials with stitching as surgically precise as the steering and grip at all four 20” AMG corners. We could wax romantic for days about the effortless elegance and beastly beauty of this gorgeously muscular grand touring grin-maker, but there’s much more to this example than just a pretty face. As many enthusiasts and automotive journalists have noted of late, the similar facelifted, low-mile, well-kept W221 S-Class sedans appear to be primely placed in the sweet spot of depreciation, relevant useable tech, performance and reliability. Thereto, it follows, that its door-deprived brethren – the C216 – provides all the same Hegelian desirability while making your heart flutter at its façade, and delivering a dopamine drip under your right foot. To quoth the Scorsesean bard: “Buy this thing and you’ll be upper-class by about Tuesday…”
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22 Comments
Thank you all!
Congrats!
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@OrangeRum absolutely right. Beautiful car!
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@orangerum agreed! Thanks all for your comments and compliments
Someone is about to be a very happy bidder in about a half hour. Would absolutely love to have this in the garage. Stunning car!
$24,000 bid placed by @soopermonkey
@mbzfan Every listing on The MB Market comes with a complimentary Carfax report for the vehicle. The Carfax report for this example is viewable by clicking the Carfax logo at the top right section of the auction - below the "Quick Facts" section. The .pdf document will open in a separate viewable window.
$23,500 bid placed by @MB8605
@mbzfan Hello again and thanks for the questions! All of the features work as they should and the original owner had tint installed (which over the years has protected the interior). There is a large Carfax logo on this page, give it a click and that’s where you will find it! Thanks!
Are all the features presently working as designed? Has aftermarket window tint been installed? I’m not finding the Carfax...is it posted to this site>
$23,000 bid placed by @LuckysDad
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@mkhalaf90 Hi there! Thanks for your questions. The car has only had three owners including myself. (Carfax groups owners 1-3 as one on the report and doesn’t differentiate between actual owners and dealers) It was originally in New York with owner #1, and was then traded back in to the dealer years later when they got their next MB. The dealer then listed it and sold it to another dealer in Chicago who serviced the car and listed it for sale. The car was then bought from that Chicago dealer by a gentleman in Connecticut (owner #2) who I bought it from from. I am owner #3. Hope that helps and thanks again
Hi so I checked the CARFAX and it shows the car had 5 previous owner! That seems kinda weird for such low miles vehicle? Doesn’t it?? You know the reason why it has so many owners with no one really driving it as much???
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@mbzfan please message me privately I’m sure we can set something up, thanks!
Both Motor mounts and water pump are age or mileage related. Could the winning bidder have a PPI completed (say MB of Greenwich or Fairfield...your choice) before finalizing the sale?
@mbzfan thank you! The car has had an excellent service history and I had both inspected when I purchased as well, motor mounts look and feel great with no signs of anything out of the ordinary. There are no issues with the water pump which is functioning perfectly (first time I’m hearing of this), perhaps it’s a common item for higher mileage cars. Thanks again for your questions!
Beautiful car indeed.. Any history of motor mount replacement? Water pump replacement?
The pics are as beautiful as the car, stunning.
$15,930 bid placed by @F430motors
Thanks all!
Ah yes, Jade Green in the states, Pericalase everywhere else.
$15,680 bid placed by @robertoflay
Why Mercedes doesn't make more green over tan MB's is beyond me. This is absolutely stunning!
$15,430 bid placed by @F430motors
May wallet says No, but everything else in me screams Yes - you must own this! I cant resist.
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Green over tan is so classic and rarely found on MBs!
Very handsome example!
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Hi there everyone, very happy to have the CL on The MB Market. Looking forward to your comments, here to help with whatever I can.