£28,687
2008 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG (W221)
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 26 Aug 2023
Market Position:
Upper Mid-Market
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£28,687
2008 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG (W221)
UK • 26 Aug 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This S65 AMG is a powerful and luxurious saloon that has been meticulously maintained. It features a 6.0-litre V12 twin-turbocharged engine, a Designo Cream leather interior, and a comprehensive service history, making it a rare find for enthusiasts seeking both performance and comfort.
Condition
8
The car is described as being in outstanding condition for its age, with only minor stone chipping and slight signs of use in the interior. The service history is meticulous, with regular visits to Mercedes-Benz main dealers. There are no known electrical or mechanical faults, and the dashboard doesn't display any warning lights. The car has been perfectionist owned and impeccably looked after.
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47,698 miles
WDD2211792A242790
LHD
United Kingdom
Automatic
KE08 YLC
2008
Auction
£28,687
2008 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG (W221)
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 26 Aug 2023
Market Position:
Upper Mid-Market
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Description
The world of luxury and ultra-luxury motorcars has always been popular and well supplied with the public being spoilt for choice, but none were ever as powerful or high performance as the range-topping S65.
Under its sleek exterior lies a remarkable 6.0-litre V12 twin-turbocharged engine that generates an astonishing 604bhp and 1,000Nm/torque, making it one of the most powerful luxury saloons of its time.
Despite weighing over 2,200kg, with its clever five-speed automatic transmission with paddle shift, the S65 sprints from 0-62mph in just 4.4 seconds and on to a limited 155mph.
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This particular example has covered a modest 47,698 miles from new and is finished in the timeless colour combination of Obsidian Black, complemented by a luxurious Designo Cream leather cabin adorned with diamond-stitched seats and gloss black trim.
The big saloon’s appearance is rounded off nicely by 19-inch five-spoke, split-rim alloys, wrapped in Dunlop SP Sport 01 tyres.
The S65 AMG is lavishly equ...
Price Analysis vs Other (W221) S 65 AMGs
£9,791
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£27,078
Median Price (Since 2020)
£66,651
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous (W221) S 65 AMG Sales
MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 14th Jul 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
54,015 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 15th Jul 2026, 54,015 miles
Failed
On 14th Jul 2026, 53,952 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Major:
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Passed
On 26th Jun 2025, 50,830 miles
Passed
On 3rd Jul 2024, 49,952 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
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