Garaged throughout its life, this delightful CL500 is being offered for auction from a fastidious owner who’s had it in his care for the past 11 years.
How fastidious?
Well, he’s only ever used 99-octane 5* star petrol since he bought it from its second keeper in 2015, its last service was in August 2026, the gearbox oil was last changed in 2024, it had new and matching tyres fitted last year, and he insists that his garage uses only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts.
He also tells us that: “Everything electrical, mechanical and hydraulic works from the 'soft' closing doors and entry lights to the ABC and a smooth changing gearbox.

The carpets are still like new as I used over-rugs.

The spare wheel is unused and all the accompaniments remain untouched.”
Said to be one of only five Mercedes-Benz CL500s finished in Pearlite Grey, ‘LT54 AKG’ is as rare as it is impeccably presented.
Pearlite Grey is such a wonderfully understated colour that we’re at a bit of a loss to understand why it wasn’...