Highlights

In current ownership for seven years
MOT valid until January 2027
Original factory handbooks and paperwork to confirm extensive service and maintenance
Rare Vario-Roof option

The Appeal

Launched in 2002, the R230 generation of Mercedes SL brought the glamorous and desirable Mercedes SL into the new Millennium. Borrowing the Vario-Roof technology from the baby SLK model, the R230’s folding metal hard top roof finally offered an SL that could genuinely be used all year round.

Tasteful and elegant styling was fused to a range of engines, including the mighty 5.0 V8 SL500 example on offer here. 302BHP in an exceptionally luxurious and well-appointed interior was combined with Mercedes’ remarkable adaptive suspension. Superb road holding and handling with limousine ride quality.

This particular early example is classically finished in the popular Mercedes colour of silver with a dark blue leather interior. It carries a usefully long MOT valid to January 2027. Mercedes SL’s always become representative automotive icons of their era, and now perhaps represent the most affordable point in time for acquiring an example of the magnificent R230 generation SL.

The History and Paperwork

Registered in 2002
MOT valid until January 2027
Current owner for the last 7 years
All original factory handbooks and documentation provided with the car, along with a folder of additional invoices or service and maintenance

Service history:

02/04 - 10,354 miles - Service B Mercedes-Benz of Blackpool
04/05 - 20,317 miles Service A Mercedes-Benz of Blackpool
10/06 - 38,052 miles Service A Mercedes-Benz of Blackpool
NB in 2008 Mercedes switched to the DSB (Digital Service Book) system, further proof of service may be available by contacting a Mercedes-Benz dealer
06/2017 - 92,422 miles - Albany Motors, Broadstairs

The Condition

This example exhibits common bodywork issues of Mercedes-Benz cars of the era
Corrosion and signs of former corrosion repair can be seen in the front and rear corners of the wings.
The rear brake light appears to be missing, with the aperture currently covered up with tape
Minor parking scuffs and marks on the corners of the car
The interior shows signs of use in line with the recorded mileage
An aftermarket Alpine unit is fitted in place of the factory head unit
The car would benefit from minor remedial bodywork attention and a thorough valet
Seller advises of “recent problems' with central locking and boot closing, causing roof to not open”

The Mechanics

5.0-litre M113 naturally aspirated V8 (302BHP)
Five-speed automatic transmission
ABC hydraulic suspension
Sensotronic braking system
Seller states, “car drives well, very quick, starts first time” (not verified)

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