Meet the 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS550
Presenting the 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS550, a proud member of the US market that began its life under the sunny skies of California before heading north to Canada in 2011. This beauty runs on a 5.5-liter V8 coupled with a seven-speed automatic transmission, all wrapped in a Calcite White exterior with Anthracite leather seats. Some of the standout features include:
- Sunroof
- Bi-xenon headlights
- Parktronic system
- 18″ seven-spoke wheels
- Heated and ventilated power-adjustable front seats
- Keyless Go system
- COMAND system with navigation
- Harman Kardon surround-sound
- Four-zone climate control
This CLS550 joined the selling dealer’s fleet in 2024 and is now available with no reserve. It boasts 63k miles and comes with both US and Canadian Carfax reports, plus registration in British Columbia.
Style and Features
The car shines in Calcite White (650U) and is equipped with bi-xenon headlights that take active illumination to the next curve. You’ll also find further features like a sunroof, fog lights, parking sensors, and heated power mirrors that adjust to your liking. Not to forget, it has an electronic trunk closer and dual exhaust outlets. Unfortunately, its past isn’t entirely spotless— the Canadian Carfax details a collision in September 2014 with the rear center area, amounting to $1703.78 CAD.
Rolling Strong
This sleek vehicle stands on 18″ seven-spoke wheels, snuggled in Continental ExtremeContact tires. It’s got tech to boot, featuring an Electronic Stability Program (ESP), speed-sensitive power steering, and a ride on Airmatic Dual Control air suspension with Adaptive Damping System (ADS-II). When it comes to halting, it relies on ventilated discs measuring 13″ at the front and 11.8″ at the rear. A quick glance at the Carfax tells us that in September 2020, the front struts and rear shocks got replaced, and by January 2024, the rear brake pads were swapped.
Luxury Within
The interior embraces you with Anthracite leather (201A) seats, heated and ventilated in the front, and exclusive individual seats for rear passengers. Enhancing the experience, elegant open-pore elm wood trim scatters throughout the cabin. Here’s what’s included:
- Front seat position memory
- Harman Kardon LOGIC7 surround-sound system
- Four-zone climate control
- Power-operated rear-window sunshade
- Keyless Go
- COMAND with navigation
Gadgets and Gauges
The dash comes to life with a leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel, hosting a 160-mph speedometer, a tachometer, an analog clock, and gauges for coolant temperature and fuel level. The digital odometer proudly displays 63k miles. However, the Carfax report has stirred some chatter with a January 2025 entry indicating a mileage inconsistency, likely due to a clerical mishap.
Under the Hood
Let’s talk power—this ride commands the streets with a 5.5-liter M273 DOHC V8, throwing out 382 horsepower and 391 lb-ft of torque to the rear wheels. Shift through the gears with ease thanks to the 7G-Tronic seven-speed automatic transmission. And yes, the oil got refreshed in January 2024, so this car is as ready as ever.
Provenance and Papers
The US Carfax report does air a slight grievance with the mileage mismatch, although it’s nothing a keen-eyed enthusiast wouldn’t spot. Lucky for you, we’ve got a Canadian Carfax report on hand, clarifying the September 2014 scrape. It’s currently registered in British Columbia, putting your mind at ease with the right ownership documents in Canada.