I BOUGHT A CHEAP MERCEDES CL500 FOR £1,500!
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This is what we are here for Matt. I’m guessing this was a simple set of number plates and a £15 mini valet. 🤣
I wish 😂
@@HighPeakAutos As soon as I was 2 mins in, my spidey sense was triggered by those wheels. I guess you could do a very very niche raffle shack, there will be a breaker out there that would gladly take it for £1. Or - and this is a big OR, what about Dean at @savingsalvage? Could be an interesting collab??
Phew😅
And check cup holders for wear...
Not worth using parts from a crashed one or second hand
In his next video, Matt is going to start a Bonfire with £50 notes, because it will be cheaper than buying all these project cars.
yk £50 notes are plastic not paper
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@@foodreviewswithfinners…. They’ll still burn…😂❤
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This era of MB was when the accountants ran the show. Part worn tyres and a dodgy service history. Scrapyard is calling. Cheers Matt another good appraisal.
Hi Matt , you could do a pre-raffle on raffle shack? . Rules could be something like if you raise £7000 you’ll agree to do the work and pass the car to the winner , if you don’t sell enough tickets then refund or just raffle the cash. That way nobody losses and we get to save another great classic motor 👍🏽
Does this mean we might get to see some of the repairs to cars in future? Was nice to see SPR giving their feedback on camera
I hope so. I think that would be interesting
This would be a great side channel.
agree
Bang on SPR appraisal an that was an honest first examination without taking anything off. Parts
@@HighPeakAutos wheeler dealers format here we come 😂
There should be a medal of some kind for having the balls to even consider fixing this.
This is a very beautiful car, in its day it would have been absolutely cutting edge, both in terms of luxury and refinement.
Sadly though it’s day has long gone, it really does appear to be uneconomical to repair, however that said, it would be a shame to see it broken up for spares, it is a future classic, and the mileage is very low.
I’m glad I don’t have to decide its fate, I just hope you reach a decision you’re happy with Matt❤.
I think you’re right sadly
You have nearly 200k subscribers. If the estimated repair bill was £20,000.00, we could all give you 10p each, and that would be enough to repair the car!!👍🙂... Would love to see this beauty back on the road in mint condition!!👍🙂
The minute you said what you'd bought I knew it would be a money pit. I rescued 2 S Classes 01 and 04 and they broke my heart. Battery drains constantly and nothing wants to work after! I'd export it and let that beautiful V8 pump water in Africa for a 100 years...and keep that lovely steering wheel as a souvenir. I'm finished with Mercs
I just never understood how Mercedes convinced the world their money pits were a luxurious experience tbh. Glad you broke away from their influence mate
@@baronvonjo1929 forgive Mercedes thinking a CLK 320CDI Sport O8 would be a good idea...oil cooler was leaking and just about everything else rattled underneath for MOT 💨🙈 oil cooler is a major job on the V6 diesels 💰 finally got it sorted and sold. No more 💉💉💉
As soon as the missus hears "alright guys, how's it going ,welcome back" she rolls her eyes 🙄 & says "what's he sold you now!?" 🤣🤣
😂 you don’t want a cheap CL500 do you?
@@HighPeakAutos I do, she doesn't! 😆
This car deserves its life back. Please fix it completely and make it one of the few nice Cl's around!
You could always put it on the golden mile at Blackpool illuminations and switch the dashboard on charge 50p a child to press all the buttons 😂
Unfortunately most of the buttons don't work! You'd be givin' the little b@st@rds refunds and dealing with solicitors letters claiming for "alarm and distress" issues due to flat battery. It's a scapper.
it's amazing that Mercedes, once the byword for motoring lifelong quality, dropped the ball so far in that era. The S Class of the period, the W220 was also shoddily put together.
Agree
Yeah, and Matt’s comments about wood screws not being factory fit? I wouldn’t be so sure….
This era of Merc were rust buckets as well as all the other problems. So it will rust everywhere whatever you do.
All German cars have lost a lot of reputation now. It seems it has been done with purpose to destroy their home industry, much in the same way our own UK industry was purposely destroyed. People blame bad management, unions, etc etc but really these decisions are made to destroy the West by people whose names and purposes remain mostly unknown. We need a make the West great again movement with the spotlight on those high elites and their willing saps that did this to our countries and brought us to war.
end of 90's onwards is when the bean-counters took over all areas - cue big decline in overall quality , sad .
Get it done up back to factory brand new documenting all the work and raffle it off. Everyone will love seeing the transformation and I am sure lots would buy a £10-£15 ticket.
My friend owns one, he's second owner, on a 52 plate in silver, fully loaded, every conceivable factory opinion, was 103K new. Positives, beautiful to look at and drive, been in it on many occasions. The downside, horrendous running costs, his is in perfect condition, with absolutely no rust or blemishes, done under 80.000 miles. He's keeping it forever.
I’ve had my eyes on one since the past month , nothing like Matt to bring you back to reality 😂
I’d be very wary
You know I had one of these. Loved it. Most of those engine lights are due to the weak battery and will go when you fix the alternator. You can purchase reconditioned struts from various places with long warranties for around £600 each. Dronfields are good for breaker parts. Get it fixed 😊
Matt loves a challenge. Wonder if he'll bite? Its a lot of car for very little money and the mileage is very low. I guess the car lying about hardly turning a wheel has been its downfall. Such a shame.
Awesome response. Especially after me saying in a previous comment that it would be such a shame to scrap this car but it surely must be scrap.
Let’s get viewers, in the know involved and see who can reach out with help to restore this car at the best price.
Still though even at £600 each for all 4 corners that's £2400 before you touch anything else on the car. Be interesting to know how much it'd take to make it pass MOT...not that it'd be sensible
Think this one has to go….to repair this car properly, and will probably need a full respray…it will be 15k plus, and unless your planning on starting a collection…makes no sense even for you Matt…..I await your decision
But the struts are just the start. Even if most of the faults are related to the battery, there is so much rust and rot underneath. It sounds like rear disks and pads are needed, plus all the various ball joints and so on. I don't think this is a commercial proposition, but it might be a great project car for someone who has the time to do it.
Absolutely awesome video. Really interesting seeing the analysis in the garage. Wonderful content mate
Addition of the mechanics into the video is amazing. I used to think about this idea, so happy you've added them.
Cheap to buy, but still premium price maintenance. A friend of mine had CL600 V12, 03 plate in Burgundy paint with cream interior. With all windows down in summer time, cruising was amazing.... Almost impossible to see spotless CL's on the roads these days...
A CL600 is a perfect car to drive with a friend who owns it. 😉
@@Conservator. I had CL500, but V12 CL600 is a different pair of shoes. When I paid 13k for my V8, he paid nearly 28k for V12, both cars were same 03 reg (2003). But anyway, when you got mint condition and you can afford maintenance All CL's are great to drive.
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Hi Matt, great video. Thanks for taking the time to post. I think you should restore it to its former glory and then raffle it to your subscribers. Also, I don't think it'll be long before a Discovery channel snaps you up for Wheeler Dealer type show. 😁👍🤞
Great editing, great audio guys. Yeah, this is the video I needed to realise I should stick with my CLK. I can only imagine the R230 also being a nightmare after several hands
Another must watch video! Personally I've never understood the interest in Mercedes, especially from this period. A neighbour has a 2002 S600 V12 which is falling to pieces and far beyond repair, imagine the cost new! My Lexus LS from the same period out classes them for quality and took us on a fautless European road trip. I guess it's badge snobbery?
I used a company in Holland, abcspecialists, to part exchange my old ABC struts for refurbished ones at a fraction of the cost Mercedes charge for new units. Very pleased with the quality and service from them. Recommended.
These leather seats look like they lasted better than recent merc seats
They have, crappy leather in today's mercs.
Yeah man most cars now have synthetic leather to save costs 🙄
@@WayToManyAssassins Okay, and so the car should be cheaper? New Mercs now have Renault engines as well...it's a F-ing rip off
As there's not many left; break it, work out which bits are good to sell on and scrap the rest. You could probably get some money for the personalised number plate as well.
They're lovely motors, but this one would be more money & hassle than it's worth trying to put back on the road. May as well use it to keep other on the road.
Used as Spares?? theres pissall worth using
Unfortunately you can’t do anything with the number plate until the car has an MoT, so no go there.
All the good bits will probably still be good on others, and all the knackered parts people are looking for will be knackered on this as well.
Reminds me of my old Scirocco back in the day. 15 previous owners, plus at least 3 or 4 who'd never had the logbook, one immobiliser fob, part time dashboard electrics. It was a shed but a lovable shed.
Love the team at SPR, Sam just serviced my CL and looks after our E class. Super team !!
Break it Matt, you may not keep this one on the road but the parts may keep another going :)
Thanks for having us on your channel matt. Onto the next one 😉
Thanks! Hopefully next time you’ll have some good news 😂
Well I should of added, there is good news, I can fix it all 😂
Another brutally honest video, well done again Matt 🎉
- I guess the question is, for a premium vehicle with relatively low mileage, why so many issues.!?? Thank you.
The parent’s neighbours had one of these back in 2001 or so. I loved it but never thought it was quite up to the standards of the old 126 series SEC coupes.
Nice to see the rest of 'TEAM' behind your buisness GOOD JOB !!!
Having just watched this video.. Matt this is a very rare CL500 ! It’s probably the only Titanic model they ever produced 😄
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As always great video Matt - These are great cars - I have a 2001 (Y Reg) that I purchased in 2017 with just over 25k on the clock ( I did pay top whack which was about £7.5k) - it's in Almadine Black with a light interior so it looks stunning - it was hardly used until 2013 when the mileage was10.5k I think it may then have changed hands as that year it did 4k miles and had £2.5k service (16 new plugs!). It's not been a daily driver, I've done on average 2k miles per year so it's just under 40k miles now. I use Merx Cheshire an independant in Macclesfield for all my mechanical work they do a great job I've had two or three services over my time with pads and discs replaced - mainly due to standing outside over winter - no issues with the ABC - and it's been perfectly reliable. It's awesome to drive - corners flat with the ABC on, the ride is smooth and a great engine that pulls at 80 mph like it's just getting started, plus on steady motorway runs I get low 30's fuel consumption, the interior is luxury - and everything works (altough the distronic cruise control is temperamental, and I've had simillar but not as bad issues with the glove box/central console) and it has a fridge between the back seats !! So great cars worth saving - but I think yours is to far gone - maybe before pulling it apart you could consider what are the good bits look for one that was tatty iinside, possibly with a few faults and maybe a bigger mileage therefore again cheap - then see if if you could combine the two to save one then sell off the parts - I know probably just a double loss but they are such great cars for small amounts of money.
Don't give up Matt. Get Dronsfield to sort out your parts. Second hand parts will save a fortune. Ask them to take part in your video and perhaps show us all what they can do, with this rather un cared for gem. I'm sure that they can get this back on the right side of decent for a couple of quid. Tackle the essential first.
You were looking for a project and this is what you have. Either that or give it away to someone you don't like. Good luck and keep us updated. This could be a serial .
I thought the wheels looked odd, ascribed it to the tyres... Great to see the SPR Autos operation, would be good to include some of your other 'regulars' so to speak. Good one Matt, hope it survives the parts bin LOL
The CLK is just a better option if you want a coupé from this era. Not as complicated or expensive to run. Based on C-class running gear and E-class interior
I actually think the CLK is prettier
Agreed 😁
One of my neighbours has both a clk200 kompresser and a cl500 as well as a r129 sl500. They're great cars and I think I prefer the clk. The cl500 and sl500 he has doesn't get driven often unfortunately because of the ULEZ but he doesn't want to get rid of them🤷🏽♂️. The clk was bought simply for that reason to avoid the ULEZ charge😂
@@HighPeakAutosclk was a birds car your CL was the car to have
@@martinlove7073 Agreed, I don't fit in a CLK. The roofline is too low for me to see out and my head is against the roofliner.
I have just bought a 53 plate CLK500 with 71k on the clock, looks mint all the electrics apart from the cigarette lighter work and it has no obvious rust. Just waiting for my merc trained mechanic to get back from his holiday then we can look underneath. Fingers crossed. I am impressed with your shop so I may be bringing it to you.
For ESP and ABS, begin with turning the steering wheel from full right to full left with your foot on the brakes. It might fix the issue, if the was only due to low battery or battery change.
Ive had a great business idea. Buy a beautiful but troubled Merc land yacht. Drive past Matts place at regular intervals till he caves!! (Repeat)
Merc CL500!! I clicked on this video straight away too. What a beautiful car. I love old Mercs. Unfortunately this era wasn't the best for the company.
I love the shape, and for that brief moment when they go right, the power.
Great content. P.S. loved the video about the low mileage Saab. 👌
I have to disagree.This car´s condition is totally ex-owners fault.Technically those millennium era MB´s are among the best they have ever made.Rust was,of course, an issue in many cars.If somebody wants to buy a reliable,still modern and comfortable old Mercedes,go for a well kept W210,W220..
@@matsujarvinenSpot on. Mercedes Benz are fantastic cars, if they are are well maintained.
If it was me, I would get an uprated battery, alternator and coilovers on it (leave it in the most comfortable settings for obvious reasons. It will be thiugh, a lot cheaper than replacing all the struta etc).
Get the electrics overhauled and welding where needed, and it (should) be good to go!
No doubt this'll cost 3- 4 times the value of the car at present, but if you're a risk taker, these could increase in value as the supply of these decrease (a lot of them rot, get scrapped etc).
And an old merc is always in demand, look at (dare i say it), the value of old SLs and SECs....some of them would've been dirt cheap at one point or another
Save it Matt, a nice Christmas present for yourself 👍😀
Great video as always.
The cars not had part warn tyres on it, it’s just had a cheap puncture repair where they mark the tyre where the valve is, so when they put the tyre back on the rim they don’t need to rebalance the wheel.
There’s a place in Blackpool that sells part worn tyres from Germany without repairs for £20 - £30 each inc fitting
Just turned on, this is gotta be a "I've massively over spent" i remember when Clarkson Brought one. The coil packs were 1200 quid each 🙈
Legendary desing these
Looks elegant in every scenario
I had a couple of these back in 2000 ish and loved to drive them, just paid out for general servicing and cheaper to run than you think when all sorted. This one though I would stick in the ring and transfer the problem. You can’t save em all Matt
I rely on your videos to remind me not to let my heart rule my head with pretty cars! This coupe is gorgeous to look at and I guess with access to low cost parts and a lot of tlc it could fo back to its former glory. As you say, a new one would be £100k in the day. This one has a lump thats good for another 10 years so even if ut cost 10k to make it good again, maybe its worth it. For me though the cost of tax and insurance make it a no-no. I think I'd try and sell to an enthusiast, should get your £1500 back, or else parts. The engine alone could ferch that if it doesnt have issues. Best of luck.
Unfortunately, it has to be broken up for parts. Far too much corrosion on the underside, so possibly a big spend there, bodywork/paint issues another couple of grand, electrical issues, suspension issues, engine management issues, wheels, I would think that you are looking at £10k minimum just to get it back on the road. You'll definitely overspend on this one.
Take care.
Yea...but hear me out....
I own the same model. While many think quality is bad, the CL was one of the few exceptions of the era. It was the top of the line flagship for Mercedes at the time.
When well taken care of these cars are very reliable. Sadly, this one is seriously neglected. Also, the C215 chassis rarely rusts, unlike the W220. Previous owners have ruined this car.
Ebay, Gumtree as 'resto project' for enthusiast in my humble opinion. Back then the built quality wasn't any different on a CL/S Class than to a C Class. MB made thousands of vehicles with a poor batch of steel. I had a 2001/51 W220 S320 in silver that corroded in exactly the same places. Had it repaired under MB warranty, a massive job. New rear arch sections, bottom of all the doors and new front wings. Both sides painted. The repair work was that good it showed up the rest of the car. Usual story. Best part of this CL is that wonderful V8. Good luck Matt!
Part it out or give it to Transformotion to sort it! It has a strong loyal following so should make a decent video series 😁
When it's fixed it can be raffled, should make some money in the end!
I feel your pain matt well done for trying the quality in that car is shocking with such low mileage, my pal has a 01 focus with 126k on the clock just passed its test no advisories, just goes to show 👍
It wouldnt if it had been treated the same as this one.
Always learn something new in your video thank you
Wow - I was thinking of getting one of these at some point. I'm not sure what else you could do other than break it up for parts. Great video.
My childhood dream car. Still absolutely stunning. However, I think it's past it's time and although £2-3k is very tempting for a good condition example ABS, ABC, battery drain issues are always there, road tax and insurance are expensive so really not a good idea to get one now.
For me it's "sell it for parts".
Great video Matt.
Really enjoyed the mechanic explaining stuff . 🚗🔦👍
Parts bin I'm afraid Matt. Thanks for the video though. love these ones about old luxury motors. Was on my dream list back in the day.
Again, Matt loving exactly the same cars that I do! The CL has always been on my list but I've never risked buying one because of Mercedes' build quality issues in this era. I'm afraid this one is too far gone and, regrettably, not worth saving. Move on Matt.
Why don’t you get a w140 coupe, they should be more reliable than the w220 cl. They are more expensive though
It's a gorgeous car and such a shame to see it dismantled, but unless you're going to invest in it as a passion project to keep for yourself, I'd sell it for parts if I were in your position. Looking forward to seeing what you decide to do!
A lovely car that needs some TLC, unfortunately of the age (up to 2004 when they changed) of the accountants water based paint disaster. The lights out on the speedo usually mean the cruise control is on, all Mercs of this period are very battery voltage sensitive for some of the systems make sure the battery is good. YT are a great help in accessing hidden menus and resetting systems such as AC after new gas. ESP comes up when voltage drops but usually cancelled by turning the wheel from one side to other. However all the points the garage point out are fixable but it is the astronomical price of parts that kill these lovely cars.
Once you have done all the lights on the dash, you still have all the suspension and body parts to fix. I sold an old S class 500 SE and the guy who bought it sold it to an exporter who shipped it to Nigeria. They love them for taxiwork and are not fazed by things we consider as essential safety issues! I got £1800 in the end and I can probably guarantee my old car is still going strong. It had 127k on the clock when I sold it. Great car!
Hi Matt, for me, it’s all the rust that was the final straw. Is it really safe? I would break this down for parts, there are plenty more Merc projects out there and you are still recycling it. Great video as usual! I love watching these!
As was mentioned these are getting pretty rare so by the time you get all the work done it might well be an expensive classic. I'm not sure how many of us would be still alive to see it though.
It might be worth it for someone who has experience on this vehicle and can do a lot of the work themselves so doesn't have to pay for all the labour. They would have to have the time and enthusiasm to try to find parts. Without that I can't see it being worth it sadly.
Matt i love your channel you seem a fine young business man , my current car is a jaguar xj , the x351 model its the LWB currently has 60,000 on clock . it is the 5ltre autobiography model with full rear package , im getting old this car still hass full warranty from jaguar on it for a year and a half , my point is this , when i get to old to drive i will offer it to you , it will come with FSH and every thing done by jaguar , carry on with the good work , Charlie
I almost bought one 2 years ago, but after searching in Spain for a year, never found one I liked. In the end, I paid twice the price of a CL on an SL instead and haven't regretted it.
These cars are wonderful when sorted, but so many have had a hard last 10 years compared to their first 10. Living outside = rust. The high cost of repairs leads to many being bodged at home, and as Matt mentioned, the build quality was more Chrysler than Merc.
The engine and gearbox are good though. Strong and reliable. The ABC suspension is a money pit all on its own, the fluid needs regular changing and after 20 years, the accumulators are likely to be faulty too. But if you do that, its often good to go. If you need to replace a strut, it gets very expensive.
Those wheels are the entry level spec. They were rarely seen in the UK, but fairly common here in Spain.
I can't tell you what to do with this car, but i doubt that repair is economically wise. As a left field idea, if you can find a good CLK of the period, put the engine in that. A CLK500 is very rare and highly desirable.
Lastly, if someone wanted a good CL in silver with graphite leather, there are lots available, for less than £6000 although finding one under 100,000 miles is unlikely.
Hey Matt , I bought a 51 plate 2 owner car cl600 v12 back in 2021, it was a car I always liked so went for v12 only bcoz it was the most cleanest car in that CL market as I really was looking for cl55. An elderly couple owned it since 2003 and always kept indoor garaged by themselves on an estate in the south . I finally got used to it and really loved the way it drove, when I looked at this one you bought it’s absolutely shot from underneath where as mine was like the day it left the factory! I owned for 2 memorable years , even the MOT guy said it was amazingly so clean so shortly after I sold the car one cold November to a collector/car enthusiast from Scotland. I sure do hope this new owner looks after it 😢. I been looking into these again but cannot find one like the example I had . These cars at first seem risky investments but it soon becomes worth it as these cars grow on you one way or another!!
Like my comment you need one that has been garaged from new if possible.
I got one too in 2018, 48000 miles. It’s in storage…
Save it Matt. Great content. Love seeing these cars get looked after
Money pit rotting like a pear were do you start. 😅
No more than five or six miles away from Matt's garage is a 500 SEC project that shows how things can go wrong. It's in the process of being converted into a cabriolet! It's been sitting in the same spot covered by plastic sheeting for over five years. Well, actually the sheeting collapsed into the body about four years ago so now there's more water in it than the Titanic .
Love the b-roll and the extra SPR bits.
Could be a mainstay, imo.
I nearly bought one of those. There was no EML showing but my mechanic's scan tool found 32 pending faults with his Merc scan tool. Terrifying
It would be interesting to find out whether any of the previous 15 owners lived in a salt mine. In my opinion, the underside corrosion is probably the most worrying aspect of this £100k+ leviathan.
PS. You're right Matt, the wheels look as though they've come off an A180.
It's got to be spares - the engine could see your £1,500 back if you can sort the warning lights. Anything else you can sell, would be a bonus but a bit of a faff. Mercedes owners club perhaps?
Agree
I'm certain the wheel rims are standard fit for a W220,my S320 has the same rims.
these are original wheels for this model and they look classy.
these wheels were optional for S320@@andythesoupdragon
Paid 2500 for ours 5 years ago great car .. just service it and change the hydraulic suspension oil and filters aswell we had the brake lines done front to back and a new coil pack that’s it in 5 years 👍🏽
One of my favourite cars ever, the V12 version of the following generation is on my bucket list
If you sell your Canada Goose jacket, that would go a long way to fixing the Merc 😇
I love Mercedes, having had a C class myself I know how expensive they can be, especially when they go wrong. Unfortunately Matt I think this one is too far gone and is for the breakers 😕
Mechanics...
Always a ray of cheerful sunshine....
Let the Transformotion lads have it!
I absolutely love that! What a proper statement car. Shame its a little rough, but I am sure with some (mild) over spending and a good buff, it will be good to go! In all seriousness though, as much as I want to say its worth fixing, I sadly think this one is just that little bit too far gone. Definitely a nice donor car though with that low milage engine!
Yep all that rust will buff up eh !
@@10wanderer Easily done, bit of hummerite paint job done 🤣
It’s got to be a breaker. Too much cost involved to make it worthwhile I’m afraid. There must be £2k’s worth of parts there to make it viable 👍🏻
Alloy wheels is from E class W211 and rear lights are from facelift model 2003 onwards
Mat's videos are such great entertainment and full of humour, his remark on one I have just seen, the a Z3 was fitted with the optional indicators and noboby would let him out of a junction, as a BMW driver he had me howling, thanks Matt, keep up the great work.
Glad you like them!
Unbelievably I’ve found one Autotrader even cheaper (for £999), good lord even the tax is £395 a year… but it does state the next MOT is due on 23/02/2018… what could possibly go wrong😂 from an era of Fisher Price quality Mercs… I’d rather trust my 1990 190E from better days! Suggest you try your hand at banger racing!
didn't Toys R Us go bust in 2018?
Hi Matt, you could get an aftermarket suspension kit for these I believe, around £1500. Just a thought, but would be great to save it, it’s all the car anyone would ever want, for once heart over head is justified! Best of luck 👍
The thing is 20 odd years old and rotten. Electrical gremlins on steroids
No amount of money will remake it.
Go for it mate what a fab looking car
Project car for your friends on the rebuild channel to work on and I’m sure we can all appreciate some extra CL content. Would love to follow up on their channel soon
I'd sell it for Parts Mat..
These big powerful second hand Mercs are going around trying to get up to their original value in how much work they need doing 😂 Brilliant video, I enjoyed the walk around your brother did to see how bad it was
Agree on both points lol, the underneath inspection was great.
Matt! Awesome cars these CL500's one of my favourite cars of all time, especially with that 5.0 V8, I was close to buying one of these recently as they are dirt cheap now, however as shown in the video they are all rotten underneath and need upwards of £3000 spending on them so make them half decent. Such a shame as they are iconic... As much as it pains me to say it dude I'd break it for spares and see what money you get back... Then buy another V8😅
I love the Sl500 you had Matt much more.
These look a bit weird, i would sadly part it out because Old Mercedes are sooo expensive to maintain :(
Great video as usual! :D
I prefer the SL too
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It’s a shame the build quality is so bad on those because they are very beautiful
I agree
I hope you learn a lesson from this one Matt! Don't get so carried away with an old CL !
Great to see your brother appear in another video - What a shame about the car! I really like these. Considering the number of miles how does it get so rusty underneath? Like you I'm torn. I want to save it - but there is no chance to recover the repair costs. Shipt it on to someone who wants a project car and is prepared to do the work.
i remember seeing one of these at Gerard Mann in Coventry Dealers around 2005, with its £90k price tag, its amazing how they're prices have fallen through the floor
A guy at work has a 2014 CL63 and my god I love it the more I see it. I love my E400, probably wouldn’t even notice the difference in power but… but…. 🤤
I had a 2005 CL55 that I put 235,000 miles on and loved every time I drove it………..AFTER ripping out the entire ABC system and replacing it with coil-overs and a normal power steering pump. Other than ABC, it was nearly bullet proof and faster than just about anything else
I had a 2003 w220 S500 Lwb and it did not have (very surprisingly) any bodywork issues. Nevertheless it was an endless money pit and the cost of parts alone was ludicrous. After 2 years of it draining my wallet I had enough and got rid of it. Sure it was great when it was behaving but most of the time I was just waiting for the next huge bill. I had w126s before and they were far simpler and vastly superior in almost every way.