1997 Mercedes-Benz CL 600 for sale

Price on request

London, United Kingdom

Mileage: 27,037 km
Gearbox: Automatic
Model year: 1997

1997 Mercedes-Benz CL 600 for Sale in the United Kingdom

This 1997 Mercedes-Benz CL 600 is a used car showing 27,037 km. It is equipped with an automatic transmission. The car is finished in Violan Metallic with a Grey interior.

Ordered for the Japanese market, this CL 600 wears Violan, a deep purple metallic rarely seen on the C 140, over grey Exclusive leather in the V12 specification, with wood trim and AMG wheels. Its factory build sheet adds adaptive damping with self-levelling, orthopaedic backrests, a glass sunroof, a rear blind and the ICS navigation system in place of the Japanese CNS unit.

Brought from Japan in 2015 and now registered in the UK, it has had two owners, a full Mercedes-Benz service history and dry storage. In 2021 it took second prize at the Mercedes-Benz Concours d'Elegance in Sindelfingen.

The car is located in London, United Kingdom.

The Mercedes-Benz 600 SEC, S 600 Coupé, CL 600 (C 140) uses the 5,987 cc M 120 V12, rated at 394 PS (290 kW) at 5,200 rpm and 570 Nm at 3,800 rpm, 0 to 100 km/h in 6.6 seconds and an electronically limited 250 km/h, with a four-speed automatic, replaced in June 1995 by an electronically controlled five-speed automatic, driving the rear wheels.

Technical Information

This unit

Exterior: Violan Metallic
Interior: Grey
Upholstery: Leather
Mileage: 27,037 km
Previous owners: 2
Condition: Used
Location: London, United Kingdom

Powertrain

Transmission: Automatic

Body & equipment

Body style: Coupe
Doors: 2

Manufacturer figures

Engine capacity: 5,987 cm3
Power quoted by the manufacturer: 394 PS

Equipment

Options listed by the dealer 13

031 Conversion from the CNS to the ICS navigation system (Japan)
214 Adaptive Damping System (ADS) with self-levelling suspension
340 Additional third brake light
341 Additional indicator lamps
350 Information and Communication System (ICS)
404 Orthopaedic driver's backrest, left
405 Orthopaedic driver's backrest, right
414 Electric tilt and slide glass sunroof
540 Electric rear window blind
558A Exclusive leather in grey, V12 version
613 Asymmetric headlamp units for left-hand traffic
Wood trim
AMG wheels

Equipment as listed by the dealer. Verify the specification with the dealer before purchase.

FAQ

This Mercedes-Benz CL 600 in the European market

Can this Mercedes-Benz be bought in the United Kingdom and registered elsewhere in Europe?

The car is located in London, United Kingdom. The dealer has not stated whether the price is quoted gross, net of VAT for export, or under the margin scheme. Cross-border purchase is normal for this kind of car, but the documentation, the certificate of conformity, transport and the registration rules of the destination country all have to be settled with the selling dealer first.

How does the mileage of this Mercedes-Benz compare?

27,037 km recorded, against a median of 20,000 km across the Mercedes-Benz advertised in Europe in 2026. It is therefore among the higher-mileage cars currently listed. Service records and ownership details should be checked against the documents held by the selling dealer.

Who is selling this Mercedes-Benz CL 600, and how does a purchase work?

BOB FORSTNER, a professional dealer in London, United Kingdom. LUSSO lists the car and passes enquiries to that dealer; the inspection, the negotiation, the invoice and the transfer of ownership all take place directly between the buyer and the dealer. LUSSO does not hold stock, take deposits or act as an intermediary in payment.

Can this Mercedes-Benz CL 600 be inspected before purchase?

The car is at London, United Kingdom, and an inspection is arranged with the selling dealer. Buyers based in another country commonly appoint an independent inspector or a marque specialist rather than travel. Ask the dealer for the service record, the number of previous owners and any accident history, with supporting documents for the information stated in the listing.

Is this Mercedes-Benz CL 600 still available?

LUSSO republishes what the selling dealer advertises, and a car in demand is sometimes reserved or sold before the dealer updates its own site. Confirm current availability with BOB FORSTNER before travelling or committing funds. An enquiry sent from this page reaches that dealer directly.

What is needed to register this car if it does not stay in the United Kingdom?

A cross-border registration normally requires the vehicle registration document, the certificate of conformity or an equivalent type-approval record, the purchase invoice showing the VAT treatment, and proof that any tax due in the destination country has been settled. Temporary export plates and transport insurance are arranged either by the dealer or by the buyer. Requirements differ by country and should be confirmed with the selling dealer before payment.

Where can I see the wider Mercedes-Benz market?

LUSSO publishes a market overview for the CL 600, covering current asking prices in Europe, availability by country, why prices differ, how VAT works on a cross-border purchase and what to compare between two cars.

1997 Mercedes-Benz CL 600 for sale

1997 Mercedes-Benz CL 600 for Sale in the United Kingdom