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 car deserves its life back. Please fix it completely and make it one of the few nice Cl's around!
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.
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 😂
Addition of the mechanics into the video is amazing. I used to think about this idea, so happy you've added them.
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
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 .
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.
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 💉💉💉
What are you driving now? (bet you it's another Merc). 😂😂
An Idea!!! How about find another CL500 with a blown engine and maybe minor faults and swap the engine and any other good stuff to get one good CL? 🤷🏽♂️
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.
It isn’t my money you’ll be spending, but, if I had the money I’d certainly be wanting to spend it on this. We won’t be getting cars like this again ever, and for me it’s genuinely a noble thing you’re doing keeping them on the road (I apply the same logic to my 2008 2.0ltr Diesel X3 hahaha)
This car is a total money pit, woulnd't make much sense to fix it. Just buy another nice clk500 for the money that would sink into this one. He also has a business so can't just fix every nice car.
@@jaskajokunen3716 no I know. But fundamentally, it’s sound. 78,000 is nothing for that V8. A lot of the problems are cosmetic, suspension wise ok three bolts will be seized but take it from someone who repairs Oil Rigs for a living - nothing is beyond saving
@@tommos16 wouldnt it be better to pull the engine and put it into a non rusted out car 🤔
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! 😆
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.
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. You're videos have ALWAYS been incredibly watchable, but recently you've upped your game. That production team of yours are earning their keep!
Regarding this particular vehicle, you're in "Car SOS-esque" territory. Nothing wrong with that as far as I'm concerned, but it's not your core business, is it?
The sane decision is to break it for spares.
Or do you have a cunning plan......?!?
Thank you. I appreciate it
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.
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.
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
Let the Transformotion lads have it!
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. 😁👍🤞
That’s a real nice parts car, what you could do is take all the cool CL gear and put it in your S-Class if you still have it, a lot of stuff fits.
I'd have definitely had the steering wheel
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 😂
I had a land rover type anxiety attack when the lift went up. Godspeed
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.
Project W124
Put the engine and transmission
Voila you have a w124 e500🎉
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
I would want to bring it back to normal , such a beautiful car.
Nice to see the rest of 'TEAM' behind your buisness GOOD JOB !!!
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.
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…
Matt aka Victor Frankenstein it's alive. You can bring the monster back to life.
Break it Matt, you may not keep this one on the road but the parts may keep another going :)
I had a 2000 model back in the day, bought it with only 43k on the clock. The rust on the doors, c pillar and bonnet are ally corrosion, mine had the same loose door controls - the seats not working is most likely the door wiring harness - mine decided to move the seat forward at 70 after going over a large bump 😮. Sold mine in the end due to the endless issues although it is still on the road! At least your ABC is working, those parts are worth a fortune.
Should have waited to the end 😂. Its dead, could get a CL55 in OK order for the price if fixing that,
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.
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.
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
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?
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
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.
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.
I feel this.
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.
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
It's a pity most Mercedes get to be so badly maintained! I've had a old (1998) where most of the troubles were regular maintenance and correcting the crap previous owners did to the car. Many of those supposedly to "save money". As in total failure!
Properly maintained these are awesome cars.
Ask your mates at the film car center (forgotten their name) if they've a crash involving a CL500 in the near future, because for a 2 second clip in a Bond film it'd look the part before a rocket/machine gun/cliff blows it/smashes it to smithereens.
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
Well Matt you could always restore it and keep it for yourself for a few years, being rare it may be worth a few bob down the track, I would try to restore it as a keeper 🤔
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.
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
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!
Stay away from ABC(automatic body control). Gr8 when in order,cost as much as car to repair. Best I can say is RUN FORREST RUN😄
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.
Repair and raffle. Mileage is lovely
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!
The cheaper a Mercedes, the worse they are. The M113 5L is bullet proof but the underneath looks like the Titanic wreck. Such a shame, but this body style is def a future collector.
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!
i got about 5 mins in and new it was beyond help. these complex expensive cars are a fortune to keep on the road when they age, thats why they become so cheap, a real shame though. i'd just advertise it for spares or cut my losses and scrap it.
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.
Ah well, never mind Matt. Tbh, my tail would have been wagging at that lovely interior as well!
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?
How about putting some cheap wireless cameras in the interior and put it in a crusher and watch it crush from the inside? You’ll be turning it into great video content.
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 🤣
Well Mat ive got a solution for this car for you to recoup a bit of cash back, sell the low mileage engine and box (£800 all day) , sell all the interior £300-350, take your new battery back off but before you take the battery off open the sun roof put the car in number 13 bay in your car park and use it as a skip!!. joking apart never missed your vids keep them coming Mat.
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 👍🏻
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.
Save it Matt. Great content. Love seeing these cars get looked after
Money pit rotting like a pear were do you start. 😅
It may be academic given the scale of the other issues that need addressing but I think Mercedes give a 30 year bodywork guarantee against corrosion so they should address that free of charge. My Dad had a late 90s E Class with the same standard corrosion of that era and despite initially refusing they eventually gave in and did it all free of charge.
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.
Forgive me but after the first walk around of this car I fast forwarded until you were wearing something different as probably like a lot of other people I assumed this car was doomed. Hopefully the engine and interior will recoup some if not all of your cash. That said, I enjoyed seeing SPR giving their verdict 👍👍👍👍
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 👍🏽
Do a Jeremy Clarkson, like he did with that Porsche 928, so V8 coffee table, put the seats onto stands , look great in a lads bar, or waiting room at your showroom, oh leave the electric motors in the front seats so they'll be recliners
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, The guy from SPR should always pop onto your shoulder and start talking whenever you say ˋ….but at only £1500 what can possibly go wrong?! ´ Good luck selling the parts.
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Think it was a model MB lost money on, I love the CL mate always wanted a 500 or 55 ha ha. Cracking vid mate and please do save it.
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....
Mate had one but got rid when it got gearbox aids the cooler is linked with rad so water getd into box something like that so put an aftermarket kit on to separate the system worked for a while but think damage done. Also the stereo had issues and mercedes in their wisdom instead of using copper wires like any sane person they use fibre optics to connect everything so very hard to find what is causing the issues. Sold it for scrap in the end shame was pretty quick id seen 160 and it drove lovely. Just wasnt worth spending the money.
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…. 🤤
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 .
Great video Mat,with great respect i would take those rose tinted sunglasses off and see that Merc for what it is,i.e. a moneypit. If it was any other badge other than Mercedes you would be calling it a shed. I hope you can manage to get some money back from "parting it out".I suspect the guy you bought it off cant believe his luck. Hope it works out for you one way or another.
The first thing I would do is make sure you don’t have access the the companies moneys and stop you from buying. lol!
I would part it out but maybe also banger racing?
Never a Mercedes fan after years driving a Sprinter van! Crude compared to the alternatives , new warning every time you got in and more than a bit rust prone! [Reliable though] Scrap it!
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!
Got a S W221 and this is next on my list 😁
Hey Mat I know it will sound stupid but would be interesting to see the car back on the road.
Oh cool! Matty's doing a CL500 video - I've ALWAYS fancied them - play!!!
20 minutes later.......on Autotrader
mmmm BMW 650i less than £5k........
I think some of the prices for parts like struts were a bit out of touch.
Genuine mercedes parts 100% but you can buy oem style parts for alot less money.
I would maybe adverise as a project where somebody could fix that over time. Or alternativly not use genuine parts or get genuine used parts to fit and bring the cost down.
A great vid as always, why do we do this to our selves with projects😂 😂
When they made that Mercedes they pulled the steering wheel from very large Boat!
A quick blast of snow foam should do it ... maybe leave the foam on, though.
Matt Its such a shame but if you break it down for parts you will easily get your money back look at the seats alone . Then the engine etc. it's not economically viable. unless ..... You did it up to be the best CL500 there ever was and then stored it in a garage and then when your around 60 years old it will be worth a fortune..... But is that worth doing great video thank you once again for sharing
First thing I spotted were the alloys, unfortunately when new they weren't very good, worth saving if it was a 126 SEC but I'm afraid all it's good for regardless of the miles is to be broken up, even if you spend all the money on it you'd still have a very average 12 owner car with no service history, sorry Matt you did ask!
Mercedes didn't start using double galvanized steel in all vulnerable areas until MY 2006. If you live in an area which salts the road in winter they end up looking like old tugboats...
You should do a banger racing episode with this festering pile of neglected junk as the star. Let it go out in style literaly with a bang!
Would be great to fix ,in this case don't let your heart rule your head,part it out for what you paid ,move on to the next one ,it's just a pity that mercs are not what they were,just look at all the rusty sprinters going around , very very poor,great content by the way Matt.
For £1500 is put it in a glass box and look at it from time to time as a piece of art. The older it gets the more you'll appreciate it.
Part it out.
It will easily recover the purchase cost and also backfill some of those err, losses, you have suffered on other cars.
It reminds me of the saying if you cannot afford to run and maintain a new one you definitely can’t afford to maintain and run an old one….
Needs someone who really wants to own the car for what it could be not how much it’s worth - this is why you see old Rolls Royces so cheap with adverts saying just spent £7k on last major service……