Highlights

MOT valid until May 2027 with no advisories
Reportedly supplied with book pack and two keys
Fitted with the panoramic glass Vario Roof

The Appeal

The R230-generation SL500 paired Mercedes-Benz's proven 5.0-litre V8 with the innovative retractable Vario Roof hardtop, delivering a grand tourer that could switch from refined coupé to open-air roadster at the touch of a button. With Active Body Control suspension and a 7-speed automatic gearbox, the SL500 offered a compelling blend of performance and comfort that has aged gracefully.

This UK-supplied, right-hand-drive example is finished in Brilliant Silver Metallic over black anthracite leather with burred walnut veneer trim. It benefits from a generous factory specification including COMAND navigation, Parktronic, bi-xenon headlamps, and the panoramic glass roof option. Previously kept as part of a private collection in a warm, dry environment, this SL500 warrants close inspection.

Key Information

Mileage: approximately 67,500 miles (supported by MOT history)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
MOT status: valid until 11 May 2027, no advisories
Technical specs: 5.0-litre (4,966 cc) V8 petrol, 7-speed automatic, Active Body Control suspension
Paperwork: V5C issued August 2023; book pack and two keys reportedly present
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The Detail

Service history records 11 visits to Mercedes-Benz main dealers in Crawley, Croydon, Brooklands, Nottingham, and Derby between 2005 and 2017, we are told
Reportedly previously stored in a warm, dry environment as part of a private collection
The vehicle is currently declared SORN
Eleven former registered keepers
Panoramic glass retractable Vario Roof hardtop (no separate soft top)
Burred walnut veneer interior trim with matching selector lever
COMAND navigation system and CD changer
Parktronic parking sensors
Bi-xenon headlamps
17-inch 7-hole star design alloy wheels
Electric folding mirrors
Heated screen wash system
Leather steering wheel with trim insert
High-capacity battery
Sensor system and anti-theft alarm
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