2003 CL500, 68,000 miles, Tectite Grey/Charcoal, $4k recent service! Excellent

Up for auction is my 2003 CL500 with 68,250 miles (it may be slightly higher as I’m still driving it). The color is a dark gray color that Mercedes calls Tectite Grey, ith a black full leather interior that Mercedes hand-stitched, ncluding on the dash board. The leather is properly treated and is supple with no wear, ading, racking or drying. I looked at about 12 of these CL500s before choosing this car -- paid $15,500 for it a year ago because of its condition and service history. Thought about the CL55 and CL600, ut those cars have significantly higher repair and insurance costs, o I went with the CL500 that looks the same and is plenty fast. Actually, thought the CL55 and CL600 models looked toyish since Mercedes added the plastic rockers that do not fit the character of the vehicle.

All the switches on the car work and there are no check engine lights or any other warning lights. There are no leaks. The car drives, ccelerates and brakes normally, ith no pulling, ushing or anything abnormal.

This car has been dealer serviced its entire life.

The car has not been driven in salt (i.e.: no rust)

This car has the best suspension Mercedes still offers -- the active ABC suspension. As you may know, he hydraulic pumps that powers the systems seem to last about 60,000 - 90,000 miles and are known as a “common problem” -- mine started leaking about 3 months ago so that and a $1,100 valve were replaced and the system was flushed multiple times with new filters and about 10 liters of hydraulic fluid -- spent about $4,000, nd now there is no sagging even in cold temperatures after sitting for 2 weeks, o the suspension should be good for at least the next 60,000 miles or the next 15 years. Have receipts for this work. If you are looking at these cars make sure the pump has been replaced and the fluid is clear and does not smell burned, therwise you’ll be paying this too.

Services are current (including transmission service, il, nd spark plugs replaced), ll as shown on the car fax from the Benzel Bush Mercedes dealership in NJ. Just had the oil changed at Mercedes Benz of New Rochelle, hich I assume is listed on the CarFax.

Car has no modifications and is not lowered.

This car was purchased new by the then 57 year old CEO of a metals trading company. He lives in NJ and used the car during the summer and fall only -- which is why the miles were so low, ince he lived in Palm Beach for half the year. The local dealership performed every service they could on this car, o when I purchased it it looked, rove and smelled like a new car. For its entire life this has been an adult owned and maintained car and has not been raced, uto crossed or abused. He traded it into the same dealership for a sedan; the dealership reconditioned it and had it for sale on its lot -- it was that nice, nd I purchased it from the dealership's affiliate.

I am selling now only so I can buy an SUV.

Engine: The engine is clean, ry and does not smoke, eak, nock or make any unusual sounds. Burns no oil. Only use high-test gasoline. Used techron [sic] before the oil change. Car starts the first time, very time, ven after sitting for a week when it was 12 degrees Fahrenheit outside.

Transmission: The transmission functions flawlessly.

Paint: Paint is routinely washed, layed and waxed. It is not polished and ground down to no or thin clear coat. As you’ll see in the pictures, he paint looks fantastic and that is without oil-based fillers to hide imperfections. There are very light abrasions and other imperfections consistent with a car with this milage, s shown in the pictures and as you can see in an inspection. The paint is beautiful, ith a deep luster. The car has had no accidents, ith a clear car fax, nd has had no paint work. There is 1 very light door ding and 1 4-inch scrape on the rear bumper -- very thin.

Interior. Good condition. Black leather seats, eated; all functions work. Leather treated with Mercedes leather conditioner. No burned out pixels in displays. AC is cold. Heat is hot. Carpets look great. No smells (no smoking, ither).

Brakes: Fluid flushed every 2 years.

Tires: Matching Michellen tires replaced within last 5,000 miles, ignificant tread, ith no plugs or patches. Even wear across tread. Tires are filled with nitrogen.

Wheels: 2 of the wheels have very slight scratches. All hub covers with the Mercedes logo are in place and included.

What is included in the sale:

Keys: I have TWO master keys, ach which includes a valet key.

Original tool set, s provided by Mercedes in the trunk.

Original jack, nused.

Original spare rim.

Floor mats. Could be replaced to look new.

Books / Sales literature from when I bought the car, ncluding the operator’s manual, adio book, tc., ll in the original leather Mercedes case.

Navigation DVDs: This is the complete set from Mercedes Benz, n a leather Mercedes carrying case.

Title: Title to this car is clean and in hand. I will sign it over to the winning bidder when the car is picked up and paid for in full, isting the verified buyer's name on the title. All taxes and fees due to the DMV are the responsibility of the buyer.

Key Terms: Although I have tried to explain what I know about this car based on having owned it for more than a year and driving it for about 17,000 miles, his is an as is, here is sale with no express or implied warranties or representations of any kind. The pictures with the hallmark were taken last year since I could’t get the interior to photograph well. Since I am not guaranteeing this car, can’t be sure that what I’ve described about the car still applies, o it explicitly does not apply. Accordingly, encourage you to inspect the vehicle prior to bidding and in bidding rely solely on the pictures and your inspection; by bidding on this car without inspecting the car you acknowledge that you are knowingly waiving your right to inspect the car and that its current condition is acceptable.

What you see is what you get -- it is a 14 year old car and wear and tear consistent with its milage should be expected and, gain, nspect the car. The vehicle may have hidden or latent damages and/or defects. It is the buyers responsibility to fully inspect or have the car fully inspected prior to bidding. Why do I put all this in? Because I do not want any disputes -- I tell you what I know and insist that you inspect the car to your heart’s content.

Your bid constitutes a legally binding contract to purchase this vehicle. By bidding on this auction, ou are agreeing to all of the terms I have listed.

Within 4 hours of the end of the auction, he winning bidder is required to make a $500 payment via PayPal. The balance of the purchase price is due in CASH at time of pick up, hich shall in no event be more than 48 hours after the auction ends. If the $500 payment is not made and the car is not picked up. each as contemplated herein, uyer has no further rights of any kind, orfeits the deposit and agrees that I may relist the car and sell it with no obligation to offset or refund any deposit and any payment for the car. Car is located in Darien, T (near Stamford, T) and I will meet the winning bidder at the police station there. Cash means United States Currency, ot any form of bank instrument, oney order, ertified check, OU or anything else. Buyer and seller will both provide appropriate feedback at time buyer takes possession of car as that is when all obligations between buyer and seller will cease. The terms set forth in this written description supersede anything to the contrary set forth in this auction.

No trades. No brokers.

Car is also for sale locally and I reserve the right to cancel this auction at any time.

Added 1/15/16, 1:10 a.m. EST:To address various questions I’ve been asked, es the car is registered and inspected. Accordingly, can bring the car to any Mercedes Dealership in the area of Darien, T that you want -- the closest ones are in Greenwich, T and New Rochelle, Y. It is driven most days and I plan on taking it on a road trip for the weekend, o that will add another 500 miles.