£2,000
1997 Mercedes-Benz CL 420
Registration number R657 VSE
Chassis number WDB1400632A381157
Engine number M119 4196
Ruby red metallic with a mushroom interior
V8 petrol engine
Purchased 2014 from a deceased estate
Regularly maintained over the course of current ownership
Salvaged parts generally acquired from Carl Burgess
Maintenance by Steve Mowatt, ex-McLaren
In 2015, automatic box serviced, power steering pump, high pressure pipe, idler arm & PS fluid replaced
In 2016, all four wheels blasted and powder coated in titanium, rear brake calipers serviced and new pads/pins fitted
G40 coolant and thermostat with housing replaced
2022, new front discs, pads & calipers replaced
Salvaged rear drive shafts (from Germany) replaced to provide good ABS rings
2024, new iridium spark plugs
Does not have hydraulic self levelling suspension spring shocks
Oil and filter changed at alternate MOT's
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Notes from the vendor:
Type :
• Mercedes Benz : Model Range W/V/C 140 , [previously to 1995 = SEC 420]
• Succeeding the favourite W126
• Its the CL420 : S Class Coupe, of the fabled (but reputationally troubled) W140 model : having cost Dm millions to develop : with the engine bay suitable to carry the newly developed V12 600 . [To niche compete with the new BMW E38 V12]
• Released coinciding with a fuel crisis in early 1990s. Facelifted 1995
• Approx 1500 of all 3 engine types , 300 of 420s; ever imported in RHD ,
• About 125 of all still DVLA recorded (49 licensed 70 SORN : Mid 2024)
• Engine type M119 V8 . Colour 572 Ruby Red Pearl . Interior : Mushroom electric leather
Ownership History
• Purchased Autumn 2014 , from the previous deceased owners nephew , in Lyme Regis .
• Running but in poor health approx 92,000 miles: listed as 5 owners , but includes some Register No. changes .
• Only NSF wheel arch in v. poor condition
• Salvaged parts generally acquired from Carl Burgess : www.W140.co.uk (www.R129.co.uk )
• Maintenance by Steve Mowatt, ex Maclaren , running as Avantgarde : MB specialist , Martock . Now located in Clevedon .
2015
• Automatic box serviced : Power steering pump , high pressure pipe , idler arm & PS fluid replaced with good salvaged .
• This vehicle DOES NOT have the self levelling rear suspension, traditional rear springs & dampers .
• Replaced : Aux belt (Conti) , 8 plugs & oil & 3 filters, Steering damper
• NSF wing replaced with good salvage & lower NS sprayed to match .
2016
• Due to work commitments : & free secure garage parking: taken off road .
? All 4 wheels blasted & completely powder coated – Titanium :
? Rear brake calipers serviced & new pads/ pins fitted (rear discs are vented & apparently unusual for this model (MB dealer gave incorrect part No.s)
? G40 Coolant & thermostat with housing replaced.
2017
• Secure parking lost : Over-wintered in a new car tent , back home since then : with 240V mains battery conditioner & internal 240 v De-humidifier .
2022 :
• New Front Discs, pads & calipers replaced
• Salvaged rear drive shafts ( from Germany) replaced to provide good ABS rings
• New Rear Shocks replaced .
• Fuel filter replaced 4 x NOS Nankang tyres fitted
2024
• New Iridium spark plugs x 8 , Oil & filter change with MOT .
• Over the years I have had Oil & filter changed at alternate MOTs
• OSR Wing /wheel arch scraped by careless HGV driver : including bumpers minor scuffs repaired & repainted .
This lot must be collected by 12.30pm on Friday 27th June. If the buyer has not collected by this time it will automatically be removed and placed into storage, incurring a removal charge of £100 + VAT, to include the first week of storage, unless otherwise noted. Storage will then be charged at £10 + VAT per day or part thereof. If collecting from storage, please provide 24 hours notice
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Free Registration
18.6% inc VAT*
Flat Fee Registration
15.00% inc VAT*
