Highlights
- Well specified car in Green Black metallic
- Desirable ‘panoramic’ glass roof option
- Regularly serviced by main dealers and specialists
- Recent work to a/c system which works correctly
- Fitted with two new rear tyres and new engine mounts in 2026
- Recent health check by independent garage
- MOT valid until September 2026 with no advisories
The Appeal
Few modern classics cosset and relax quite like the V8-engined R230. Its clever ‘Vario’ folding hard top is both a visual delight and major practical improvement over previous generations. It makes this convertible perfectly suited to Britain’s typically changeable weather.
This car’s attractive Green Black metallic paintwork is a tasteful alternative to the more common silvers and nicely detailed with AMG alloys, black leather and Ash Tree Black veneers. The factory specification includes the desirable glass ‘panoramic’ roof.
The vendor bought the car earlier this year and has since received new rear tyres and replacement engine mounts. The a/c system was also overhauled and is said to run cold. The history file shows regular maintenance by main dealers and specialists to 106,486 miles in 2019. There is a useful independent health check plus a current MOT showing no advisories.
Effortless, powerful and stylish, the V8 R230 is one of recent history’s best GTs. This is a very tidy example of these perennially popular cars.
Key Information
- Mileage: 113,000 miles indicated
- Country of registration: United Kingdom
- Technical inspection status: MOT valid until 8th September 2026 with no advisories
- Technical specs: M113 300bhp 4,966 cc V8 petrol, 5G-TRONIC 5spd automatic
- Paperwork: History file present covering the vehicle until 2019, recent invoices
Service history:
- 12/19 - 106,486 miles - C&H Test Centre
- 12/18 - 105,627 miles - C&H Test Centre
- 02/17 - 86,998 miles - In Autos (Mercedes specialist)
- 08/14 - 80,211 miles - In Autos
- 05/12 - 73,972 miles - In Autos
- 01/11 - 63,737 miles - Mercedes-Benz Reading
- 12/10 - 62,962 miles - WLMG Mercedes-Benz
- 05/09 - 53,563 miles - Mercedes-Benz Temple Fortune
- 12/07 - 41,235 miles - Mercedes-Benz Temple Fortune
- 08/04 - 10,227 miles - Mercedes-Benz Temple Fortune
The Detail
- Well-kept Green Black metallic paintwork in good order with a few points to note
- Bodywork described by the vendor as in good condition with age-related stone chips
- Driver's door and lower front wing have a scrape with no metal showing
- SL 55 AMG alloy wheels fitted with some kerbing and marks to note
- Recently fitted with two new rear tyres
- No advisories on MOT, including for structure
- Vario folding electric hard top with panoramic roof
- Black leather interior with Ash Tree Black veneers and COMAND system
- Vendor describes the engine and gearbox as good and strong
- New engine mounts fitted
- Air conditioning recently re-gassed and blowing cold
- Batteries checked and reported by the vendor at 100%
- Central locking does not currently work
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