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Winning bid
£9,700

2002 Mercedes-Benz SL500 (R230)

Highlights

  • Full-service history
  • Incredible interior 
  • Beautiful to drive
  • Perfect for the summer 

The Appeal

For decades Mercedes have been able to produce some of the best convertible sports cars on the market, and the R230 SL500 was no different. Benefiting from a large V8 upfront, a smooth automatic gearbox, and an electrically operated metal roof, it is one of the best cars for all-year-round use
If you are looking for a quick and quirky car for the summer months, then look no further than this beautifully presented version. 
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The History and Paperwork

  • This SL has been looked after properly by all of its previous owners 
  • You can tell this through the condition it is presented in and the full-service history
  • With its most recent service being completed a little over 3,000 miles ago
  • Along with the service book, there are also some other original Mercedes handbooks
  • You will also find the most recent MOT certificate
  • Completed in December 2022 you have a lot of time to enjoy the car without having to book that next MOT
  • Now it’s your turn to add to the car’s history
  • Thanks to the service history it is said to be a great car to drive

The Interior

  • The interior of this SL is the place to be
  • Fitted with some high-end materials, it will make any drive a dream 
  • The seats are trimmed in a lovely black leather
  • Operated electrically and also heated they are perfect for all-year-round use
  • These seats are presented with virtually no marking at all
  • This can also be said about the armrest, door cards, and the space just behind the seats
  • Leather is not the only high-end material here, there are also flashes of wood veneer
  • The veneer has managed to keep a mirror-like sheen over the years and shows no signs of lacquer peel
  • The coolest feature is the engine start/stop button mounted on top of the gear selector
  • Every time you start the car you feel like you’re in a fighter jet 
  • Another tactile part of the interior, the steering wheel, also looks to be in great condition
  • The carpets also look have been looked after properly
  • We can’t talk about the SL without talking about the retracting metal roof
  • At the press of a button, it’ll raise up and stow itself in the boot
  • You can see from the photos that the roof still works as it should
  • Thanks to this roof you are effectively getting two cars for your money
  • In the colder months, you can keep the roof up like a normal daily driver
  • However, come the hotter weather, you can easily transform it into a proper cruiser
  • Under the boot, you’ll find a space saver tyre and the battery 
  • The interior of this SL500 is in wonderful overall condition
  • You shouldn’t think twice about this one, it looks to be a rare find

The Exterior 

  • Externally this car is also in great condition 
  • The silver paintwork is said to be in amazing condition
  • The Vendor also reports that the body condition is superb
  • The four AMG-stamped alloys appear to be in very good condition
  • A welcome feature on the exterior are front and rear parking sensors
  • There are some light scuff marks on the load lip of the boot, but this almost expected on any car
  • This car looks great in all lights
  • With the roof up you have a sleek car that can fly under the radar 
  • With the roof retracted, however, you’ll have a car that everyone will admire as it drives past
  • The headlights are presented with no fogging and look like new in the pictures
  • This is an SL500 that you can’t miss out on
  • It has been looked after properly, and as such, it is presented in marvellous exterior condition for you 

The Mechanics 

  • This is a section where this car will stand out from the crowd
  • Under the bonnet, you will find a whacking great V8 
  • Providing effortless performance, it has all the makings of a future classic
  • Once you fire the car up, with its cool start/stop button, you are ready to go 
  • Simply slip it into drive and let the smooth automatic box do its thing
  • The vendor has reported that it is one of the best SLs they have ever owned 
  • Thanks to the low mileage and full-service history it drives very well
  • This could be one of your last chances to get behind a proper V8, don’t miss it
  • Overall, this car is said to be in very good mechanical condition
  • You should be able to enjoy many happy miles at the helm of this modern classic

Summary

Where else could you get modern German build quality, a hardtop convertible, and a V8 at this price point? The SL500 provides something almost no other car can offer, with this example being so well looked after it should live on for years to come.
With spring on the horizon now is the time to get behind the wheel of the convertible and enjoy the hot weather with the top down and wind in your hair. 
Notice to bidders
This item is sold on an ‘As is Where is’ basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and listing descriptions are for guidance purposes only*.** Car & Classic do not warrant listing accuracy. Full inspection is recommended. Viewings are at the seller’s discretion. Buyer is responsible for delivery and collection of any item purchased.*
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Winning bid
£9,700
Sold

Auction Details

  • Year2002
  • MakeMercedes
  • ModelSL500
  • ColourSilver
  • Odometer41,023 Miles
  • Engine size4966cc
  • Seller TypePrivate
  • TownBradford
  • CountyYorkshire
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
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Bidding history

23 Bids

graham-••••
Bid
£9,700
26/02/23
Nealgar
Bid
£9,600
26/02/23
graham-••••
Bid
£9,500
26/02/23
graham-••••
Bid
£9,400
26/02/23
Nealgar
Bid
£9,300
26/02/23
ct_supe••••
Bid
£8,600
26/02/23
Nealgar
Bid
£8,500
25/02/23
unicsup••••
Bid
£7,100
25/02/23
Nealgar
Bid
£7,000
25/02/23
unicsup••••
Bid
£6,600
25/02/23

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