This 2002 Mercedes-Benz CL600 is finished in Midnight Blue (904) over Java/Cashmere (514) Exclusive Leather interior. This elegant example shows 116k miles and has resided in California since new until last month when it made a scenic cross-country journey to New York. This particular C215 is powered by a naturally-aspirated 5.8L V12 engine and paired to a five-speed automatic transmission. The coupe comes with extensive service records & receipts going back many years, and thorough dealership servicing is indicated on the included Carfax report; with 33 service history records reported therein. Three owners are reported prior to the seller’s acquisition and the records indicate ABC service/parts replacement and replacement of both coil packs. This CL600 passed a California Smog test in February and is now being offered with a clean Carfax report, and a clean California title.
No accidents or damage are reported on the included Carfax report and the seller is unaware of any prior paintwork; the previous owner stated it was all original. The Midnight Blue paint is pictured from a number of angles in the gallery and rock chips and crazing are present on the front bumper/fascia. Staggered 18” 5-spoke AMG alloy wheels were added from another variant of the C215 wearing Continental Extreme Contact rubber measuring 245/45 up front and 265/40 in the rear with 2016 date codes. Minor curb rash on one of the four wheels is highlighted in the gallery.
The cabin is finished in Java/Cashmere (514) Exclusive Leather. Interior features of the CL600 include massaging heated and ventilated leather seats, 2+2 seating, Parktronic parking system, rear roller blind and burl wood trim on the control surfaces, steering wheel, shifter and door panels. The cabin shows little evidence of wear, and a set of OEM Mercedes-branded floor mats are included. The center console features a Mercedes-branded Motorola Timeport flip-phone that originally integrated into the COMAND head unit.
Prior to moving from California to New York City this Spring, the seller reportedly purchased the car in Los Angeles in February. He then spent numerous weeks of the intervening time period driving this CL600 circuitously over 7,000 miles across the contiguous United States. The seller states that the car performed flawlessly throughout the balance of the extended journey. The ABC suspension system is reported to work as intended without codes or warnings and the gallery shows images of the car in both the raised and lowered factory suspension settings.
The naturally-aspirated 5.8L V12 produced 362 horsepower and 391 lb-ft of torque when new and is paired with a five-speed automatic transmission. The ABC system was serviced in 2017 including the replacement of the rear ABC reservoir sphere and pressure cell. All four brake rotors, pads and sensors were replaced in 2016-17 as per the service records in the gallery and the pneumatic trunk locking mechanism was replaced in 2016. This example also benefits from the prior dealer replacement of the radiator, crankshaft position sensor, coil packs (left and right), ignition control module, camshaft position sensor, starter, brake booster travel sensor, O2 sensor, MAF sensor, engine mounts and the vehicle’s exhaust system. Records in the gallery show that the right side coil pack was replaced in 2014 and the left side was replaced in 2011. The A/C compressor was replaced in 2013. The Carfax indicates that the spark plugs were replaced and transmission was serviced in September 2020. The seller reports that the parking brake has a tendency to stick/not release when engaged and should be addressed and that, intermittently, gauge cluster alerts for the right mirror indicator bulb and left reverse light bulb faults have appeared in the cluster, but those alerts are not presently showing on the car.
An April 2020 Carfax report lists all prior owners in California with linear mileage updates since March 2002 and extensive dealership servicing documented on the report. This example is offered with the aforementioned clean Carfax report, multiple service records & receipts going back many years, manufacturer’s books & literature, a Mercedes-branded Motorola flip-phone, two keys and a clean California title in the seller’s name.
Thorough driving and walkaround videos of the vehicle are viewable below.
The C215 is one of the most elegant designs of the modern Mercedes era and the last full-sized coupe designed by the great Bruno Sacco. With its sweeping pillarless cabin fronted by trademark round headlights, the C215 became an instant aesthetic classic even if finicky electronics hamstrung its initial legacy. Fast forward 20 years and the C215 has again returned en vogue to capture the hearts and minds, but not the wallets, of collectors across the globe; with all but the best AMG examples remaining affordable compared to their massive original MSRPs. This particular example, equipped with Mercedes’ legendarily smooth V12 powerplant, has sufficient documented service to offset any reliability concerns from potential buyers. With all of the major C215 issues serviced or replaced (such as the ABC, coil packs and rotors) it's no wonder the present owner felt confident taking it on a 7,000 mile US road trip immediately after acquiring the coupe. To that end, a cross-country adventure in a pillarless V12 MB is a trip we should all aspire to undertake at some point in our lives and, dare we say, with this fit and worthy example, now is the perfect opportunity to do so.
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19 Comments
@Vlad600sel Hi, Vlad. Yes, I bought her. She had some issues like not working parking brake, windshield washer pump, passenger door, and soft-close. I DIYed the first two just to pass state inspection. I noticed that the air pump was working hard all the time and it looks like it's a leakage in the doors. After that, the air pump stopped working completely, nothing works now neither doors nor trunk or fuel door. I hope it's just a fuse and not the pump itself, didn't check yet. Also, the rear passenger side sagging after sitting for 2-3 weeks. The front right strut needs replacement too. All of those are just age/maintenance related IMHO. Otherwise, it's a nice car without B pillars.
@V_R_ did u get it How is it?
Hi congrats If u change your mind let me know I missed it
@V_R_ Congrats! I've owned many of these cars and they're wonderful, especially with V12. Keep up with maintenance and she should serve you well.Enjoy!
Looks like I found what to do this weekend.
This is looking like a heck of a deal
Heads up that we've hit the reserve!
$6,000 bid placed by @V_R_
$5,500 bid placed by @LeverUp
Update from the owner before me for anyone interested in more info on the ABC work from photo 182: Air cell: front driver side Accumulator: rear passengers side Also did a Rodeo test and bleed of the entire system.
$5,000 bid placed by @soopermonkey
$4,750 bid placed by @Vlad600sel
@lanbo FWIW: selling the car as I live in downtown Manhattan and car ownership is just impractical. Would love to keep it for some weekend trips, but just can't justify the hassel/expense of parking here.
@R129hoarder exactly right. Will point to the work done in July 2017 in photo 182 where the system went through a complete flush and had a new air cell and air reservoir put in.
$4,500 bid placed by @KMartin
@Static50 As a long time owner of cars with ADS and ABC I can say the system is much stronger than most give it credit for and judging by these records I can see an ABC reservoir and some hoses got replaced at one point. Safe to say I'd feel ok about this car just seeing how money was spent on it in previous ownership. My humble opinion may not be the authority but it takes an enthusiast to commit to one of these cars long term and it certainly seems like it's been loved. GLWTA @lanbo
@Static50 happy to provide as much detail as I know. The ABC work was before I owned the car, so sadly have only as much information as on the receipts for now. I have just reached out to the previous owner for details. What I can point out are the two pre-purchase inspections that cleared the ABC system in 2021 (photo 168) and 2015 (photo 178)--where the system pressure didn't change at 175 bar. Over my 7,000 mile drive, I changed the ABC settings plenty of times (sport mode, raising/lowering) and noticed no issues. I'm most definitley not a dealer. Just wanted a fun, reliable car to drive as I moved from Los Angeles back to New York...which was exactly this car.
I just bid on this car. There are no comments or details concerning what is described in the posting about the ABC being serviced. What was done? I couldn’t understand from the invoices photographed. Pump, blocks, hoses? The seller will help his cause by adding to his listing, otherwise this is not going to go much higher in my humble opinion. How long does the car sit before falling? What was done? What can you point out that’s wrong or not right? I’ve owned lots of these Mercedes and they’re all ticking time bombs. Are you a dealer? Why buy it and drive it 7,000 miles to sell it? Sorry if this sounds blunt, but the seller is MIA.
$4,250 bid placed by @Static50
Wow this is sharp. MIght even be better looking than a green over tan. On a serious notre, these engines sing when they're well cared for and this car certainly seems to be just that given the condition and age.
These wheels are a perfect fit for this body. Excellent choice
$4,000 bid placed by @soopermonkey
$3,750 bid placed by @ryandharrison
$3,500 bid placed by @KMartin
This is by far one of the most comfortable cars on the road. I've owned 3 difference C215s with 1 being a 600 like this. It's luxury to the max and enormous power on hand but with little to no drama even when steam rolling down the highway in the six digits.
$3,250 bid placed by @ryandharrison
$3,000 bid placed by @KMartin
$2,750 bid placed by @soopermonkey
$2,500 bid placed by @KMartin
A headlight restoration would go a long way on this one
$2,215 bid placed by @Jackson5
$1,250 bid placed by @KMartin
@Classen agree 110%
This color combination is a win.
$1,000 bid placed by @Classen