2003 Mercedes-Benz R230 SL500
Highlights
- Low mileage car showing 56,085 miles
- Fresh 12 months MOT with no advisories until 21st October 2025
- Well preserved car with great specification
- Full service history with recent B service
- ABC pump replaced in 2023
The Appeal
This R230 looks tempting. Finished in popular Brilliant Silver with a grey leather cabin, it is a very low mileage car that has clearly been looked after by its five keepers. The previous keeper kept it as part of a small high end car collection.
The history file supports the impression created by the photographs. There are 10 service stamps, most recently a comprehensive 60,000 miles ‘B Service’ that included all filters, plug plus engine, gearbox and brake fluids.
The SL500 is a car of many facets - coupe and convertible, sports car and GT. Here is an opportunity to acquire a very good one.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 7th March 2003
- Only five registered keepers
- Previous keeper kept car as part of a small collection
- Current keeper since September 2023
- 10 service stamps, seven by main dealers
- 60,000 mile ‘B Service’ recently completed with details below
- ABC pump replaced in 2023
- New Apple CarPlay system recently fitted
- Factory handbooks, service book and wallet
- Last MOT expired 21st September 2024 with minor advisories
- The car will come with a fresh 12 months MOT
The Condition
- Popular Brilliant Silver metallic paintwork in very good order
- Few signs of age or use across paintwork but some to be expected due to age
- Bodywork presents as straight with no reported accident damage
- Clever folding hard top which we understands works correctly
- Five spoke factory alloys in good order with few signs of use
- Fitted with quality Continental tyres showing good tread
- Underside said to be in very good order with no issues reported
- High specification factory interior with grey leather finish
- Few signs of use across interior including driver’s area and seat bolster
- Fitted with smart Ash Tree veneers which are in very good order
- Extensive electric equipment which we understand works correctly
- Specification includes heated screen washers and seats
- Front seats electrically operated with memory function
- Now fitted with modern Apple Car Play system
- Retains its period Nokia car phone
The Mechanics
- 4,966cc M273 V8 engine
- 5spd automatic gearbox
- 10 service stamps, majority by main dealers
- Recent work to ABC pump in 2023
- No reported issue with ABC suspension system
- Recent 60,000 mile B Service with work summarised below
- No reported running or driving issues
Recent service work
- Oil replaced
- Coolant replaced
- New fuel filter
- Charcoal filter renewed
- Spark plugs replaced
- Air filter replaced
- Brake fluid changed
- Gearbox oil changed
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Vehicle specification
- Year 2002
- Make Mercedes
- Model SL Class
- Colour Silver
- Odometer 56,085 Miles
- Engine size
Listing Details
- Seller type Private
- Town Brentwood
- Location Essex
- Country United Kingdom
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