2005 Mercedes-Benz R230 SL500 Convertible 5,0L V8
Note: This car has been imported to the Netherlands from the USA. Check your local import rules to register it in your home country before bidding.

Highlights

USA title and Dutch Import documentation
All duties and VAT have been paid
Comes with window sticker and Mercedes-Benz datacard
CLEAN CARFAX to confirm damage free history and mileage
Full service history available
Last recorded service done, just 1600 miles ago (March 2025, right before export to the Netherlands)
Seller can assist with worldwide transport and shipping

The Appeal

The Mercedes-Benz SL500 R230 represents one of the most sophisticated luxury convertibles of its era, combining effortless V8 power with cutting-edge technology and the versatility of a retractable hardtop.

This 2005 example stands out for its impressive documentation and maintenance record, with over 20 documented services throughout its life, primarily at official Mercedes-Benz dealerships. Finished in elegant Brilliant Silver Metallic with black leather interior and enhanced with the AMG styling package, this SL500 ticks all the boxes.

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History and Paperwork

First registered in 2005 and imported from the USA with all duties and VAT paid
Comes with USA title and Dutch import documentation
Local registration will be the responsibility of the buyer
Clean CARFAX report confirming damage-free history and verified mileage
Most recent service performed just 1,600 miles ago
Original window sticker and Mercedes-Benz datacard included
Equipped with AMG styling package including front spoiler and side skirts
One key provided

Mercedes-Benz Datacard information:

Interior LEATHER - BLACK/ANTHRACITE (201A)
Paint 1 BRILLIANT SILVER METALLIC (744U)

Code Description

200A LEATHER
212B OP. INSTRUCT. AND MAINT. BOOKLET-ENGL. FOR USA/CAN
221B SIGN COOLANT/REFUELING - ENGLISH
232 GARAGE DOOR OPENER WITH 284 - 390 MHZ FREQUENCY
264 LICENSE PLATE ATTACHMENT AMERICA
284B AIRBAG LABEL - ENGLISH FOR USA
359 TELEAID USA
401 SINGLE SEATS
404 MULTI-CONTOUR SEAT, FRONT LEFT
405 MULTI-CONTOUR SEAT, FRONT RIGHT
427 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 7-SPEED
428 STEER.WHEEL GEARSHIFT BUTTONS/SHIFT PADDLE PAINTED
461 INSTRUMENT WITH MILES IND. AND ENGLISH LEGEND
487 ABC SUSPENSION (ACTIVE BODY CONTROL)
494 U.S. VERSION
524 PAINTWORK - PRESERVATION
530 COMAND DVD APS USA WITH NAVIGATION
531 AUTOMATIC ANTENNA
614 BI-XENON HEADLAMPS FOR RIGHT-HAND TRAFFIC
634 DELETION - FIRST AID KIT
636 DELETION - WARNING TRIANGLE
668 PRODUCT PROT. F FREIGHT PACKAG. W TIE-DOWN HOOKS
669 10 LITERS OF FUEL AND MODE OF PACKING VE I
673 HIGH-CAPACITY BATTERY
731 TRIM PIECES - WOOD BURRED WALNUT VENEER
763 RADIO REMOTE CONTROL WITH PANIC SWITCH (315 MHZ)
772 AMG STYLING PACKAGE-FRONT SPOILER, SIDE SKIRT
7XXL NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA
805 YEAR OF MODIFICATION
810 PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM
819 CD CHANGER
986 DEVIATING VIN WITH MODEL YEAR
989 IDENTIFICATION LABEL UNDER WINDSHIELD
M113 V8-GASOLINE ENGINE M113
M50 DISPLACEMENT 5.0 LITER
N99 CONTROL CODE BREMEN PLANT
NR1 CONTROL CODE BREMEN PLANT
Q27 GV - OM651 PIEZZO
R07 LIGHT ALLOY WHEEL 10-HOLE DESIGN 17" ALL-ROUND
U44 LUGGAGE NET SET IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT (3-PIECE)
U45 BAGGAGE BELTS
U71 DVD PLAYER WITH REGIONAL CODE 1, USA

Service history, taken from the CARFAX report:

02/28/2005
- Fletcher Jones Motorcars (Newport Beach CA)
- Vehicle serviced – Pre-delivery inspection completed; vehicle washed/detailed
07/20/2005
- Fletcher Jones Motorcars
- Vehicle serviced – Chrome/alloy wheels installed; vehicle washed/detailed
08/05/2005
- Fletcher Jones Motorcars
- Vehicle serviced
01/27/2006
- Fletcher Jones Motorcars
- Vehicle serviced – recommended maintenance performed; oil & filter changed; vehicle washed/detailed
07/08/2006
- Fletcher Jones Motorcars
- Vehicle serviced – recommended maintenance; front and rear brake pads replaced; oil & filter changed
09/26/2006
- Fletcher Jones Motorcars
- Vehicle serviced – Four-wheel alignment; two tires mounted & replaced; vehicle washed/detailed
04/06/2007
- Fletcher Jones Motorcars
- Vehicle serviced – Recommended maintenance; front brake pads replaced; oil & filter changed; two tires mounted/replaced; vehicle washed/detailed
10/05/2007 - 60,440 miles
- Fletcher Jones Motorcars
- Vehicle serviced – Brake fluid flushed; cabin air filter replaced; drivability checked; alignment performed; oil & filter changed; rear brake pads replaced; valve cover gasket replaced; wheel lug nuts torqued
04/02/2008 - 67,761 miles
- Swedish Motors Inc. (Los Angeles, CA)
- Vehicle serviced – Control arm bushings replaced; oil & filter changed
05/15/2008 - 67,880 miles
- Mercedes-Benz of Los Angeles, CA
- Vehicle serviced – alignment checked; brakes checked
12/26/2008 - 69,794 miles
- Service Facility (Los Angeles, CA)
- Vehicle serviced – Recommended maintenance; air filter replaced; battery replaced; brake fluid flushed; fuel filter replaced; transmission serviced
04/09/2009 - 71,054 miles
- Mercedes-Benz of Los Angeles, CA
- Vehicle serviced – Drive belt and serpentine belt replaced; oil & filter changed
03/16/2010 - 72,908 miles
- Mercedes-Benz of Los Angeles, CA
- Vehicle serviced – Air & cabin filters replaced; battery system checked; brakes checked; oil & filter changed; tire mounted & balanced; interior cleaned; vehicle detailed
10/18/2010
- Service Plan Co.
- Vehicle serviced
10/20/2010
- Mercedes-Benz of Los Angeles CA
- Vehicle serviced – Maintenance inspection; antifreeze/coolant and brake fluid flushed; engine checked; vehicle detailed
12/05/2021 - 79,879 miles
- VIP Autos (San Diego, CA)
- Vehicle serviced
06/20/2022 - 80,636 miles
- San Diego Tire (San Diego CA)
- Vehicle serviced – Tires balanced and mounted
05/02/2023 - 84,186 miles
- Randy Moon’s Tire & Auto (Martinez GA)
- Vehicle serviced – Two tires balanced, mounted and replaced
12/05/2023 - 88,131 miles
- Bavarian Mechanic Works (Augusta GA)
- Vehicle serviced – Battery/charging system checked; brakes, cooling hoses, drive belts, fluids and fuel system serviced; oil & filter changed; steering/suspension checked
01/19/2024 - 88,853 miles
- Bavarian Mechanic Works (Augusta GA)
- Vehicle serviced – Battery replaced; oil & filter changed
02/09/2024 - 89,066 miles
- Bavarian Mechanic Works (Augusta GA)
- Vehicle serviced – Transmission pan gasket replaced; rear crankshaft oil seal replaced; transmission fluid changed; oil & filter changed; leaks checked
03/25/2024 - 89,841 miles
- Mercedes-Benz of Augusta, GA
- Vehicle serviced
10/15/2024 - 92,343 miles
- Bavarian Mechanic Works (Augusta GA)
- Vehicle serviced – Oil & filter changed; antifreeze/coolant checked; brakes checked; steering/suspension checked; tire condition and pressure checked
03/03/2025 - 92,764 miles
- Randy Moon’s Tire & Auto (Martinez GA)
- Vehicle serviced – Four tires mounted, balanced and replaced; tire pressure checked

Safety

Illuminated emergency interior trunk release
Pop-up roll bar
Automatic height-adjusting 3-point front shoulder belts w/emergency tensioning retractors, belt force limiters
Front passenger occupant sensors for all airbags
Door-mounted head and body side-impact airbags
Driver/front passenger adaptive dual-stage airbag
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) with brake assist system

Interior

Locking dual concealed storage compartments beneath luggage shelf
Carpeted shelf behind seats w/retractable luggage straps
Front/rear map lamps
Trunk-mounted concealed storage
Parcel net
Dual reading lamps
Entrance lamps in doors
Courtesy lamps with delay fade-out
Night security illumination
Automatic climate control system with dust filter, charcoal filter, sun sensor
Polished stainless steel door sill trim
Velour carpeting and floor mats
Retractable dual cupholders in center console
Integrated 3-button universal garage door opener
SmartKey infrared-remote control: opening doors, windows, trunk, fuel filler, panic alarm, closing windows/trunk via remote
Anti-theft alarm system
Central locking with infrared remote, trunk release, selective unlocking, valet lockout
Electrochromic auto-dimming rearview mirror
Auto-dimming driver-side exterior mirror
Leather upholstery
Leather-trimmed 3-spoke steering wheel
Leather-trimmed shift knob
10-way power seats with memory (3-position memory)
Dual-zone automatic climate control
COMAND cockpit management/data system with 6.5" color LCD in-dash screen
Navigation system
AM/FM/weatherband radio with CD changer
DVD-based navigation
BOSE Cabin Surround Sound system with 8 speakers
Tele Aid global positioning system satellite system
In-dash CD changer (6-disc)
SmarKey system with remote central locking
Programmable infrared remote with trunk release
Touch shift gear selection
Wood trim
Polished stainless steel door sill trim
Electronic cruise control
Outside temperature display
Chronograph-style gauges

Exterior

Aero windshield wipers with infrared rain sensor and heated washer nozzles
Power retractable hardtop
Dual automatically heated power mirrors with memory
Programmable daytime running lamps
Halogen front fog lamps
Bi-xenon high-intensity discharge headlamps
Heated headlamp washers
Titanium grey grille with chrome ribs
Rear fog lamp
Variable-focus halogen headlamps
Automatic lamp substitution
18" x 8.5" front / 18" x 9.5" rear 5-spoke alloy wheels
P255/40ZR18 front and P285/35ZR18 rear high-performance tires
Compact spare tire

Mechanical

5.0L SOHC SMPI 24-valve V8 engine
Dual chrome exhaust tips
22.5-gallon fuel tank
Vehicle-speed-sensitive rack & pinion steering
4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) with brake assist
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
Sensotronic brake control with predictive brake priming
Fully independent 4-link front / 5-arm multilink rear suspension
Electronically controlled air spring & shock absorber
Automatic level control, sport mode, comfort mode
7-speed automatic driver-adaptive transmission (Touch Shift)
Rear-wheel drive
Electronic stability program (ESP)
Brake assist system
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
Dual-stage resonance intake manifold
Active Body Control (ABC) with spring & shock control

Additional Mercedes-Benz Features

Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System Plus indicator (distance remaining to next service)
Dual multifunction displays in instrument cluster (odometer, trip, maintenance, exterior temp, digital speedometer)
Programmable night security illumination
Cruise control
12V auxiliary power outlet
Illuminated glove box
Retractable hardtop with electrohydraulic operation (open/close via remote key)

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