Highlights
- Only 26,480 miles from new
- Much-improved 2009-onwards facelift model
- 315bhp 3.5L V6 engine and 7-speed automatic gearbox
- Described as always garaged and with a good service history
- Four new tyres recently fitted due to age rather than wear
- MOT valid until April 2027
- Described as being in showroom condition by seller
The Appeal
For the 2009 model year, Mercedes’ successful R230 got a major refresh, most notably in the Gullwing-inspired front end. Buyers of the SL350 also got a treat: a new 7-speed gearbox and 3.5L V6 engine which, at 315bhp, was now more powerful than the earlier SL500 V8.
These V6-engined cars are a canny choice because, as you can see, they sacrifice little in power to the V8s but avoid the complicated ABS suspension system in favour of a simpler but equally cossetting set-up. This Palladium Silver 2010 car therefore has much to recommend it, with a very low mileage of 26,500 miles and impressive preservation.
The vendor is selling the car reluctantly, as you can read below, and says it has always been garaged and is in very good order. We’re told that it has been regularly serviced and all four tyres were recently replaced. The current MOT runs to April 2027 with a couple of advisories to note. All in, this is a very tidy and clearly much-loved example of the vastly improved later R230.
The vendor says:
“I love everything about the car; it drives so well and looks superb, unfortunately my wife thinks I am too old for it. Whoever buys the car will get a wonderful machine; I hope they enjoy it as much as I have.”
Key Information
- Mileage: 26,480 miles indicated (stated as correct by the vendor and supported by MOT history)
- Country of registration: United Kingdom
- Technical inspection status: MOT valid until 8th April 2027 with advisories to note
- Technical specs: 315bhp M272 3,498cc V6, 7spd automatic
- Paperwork: V5C, handbooks, 2 keys
Recent service history:
- 02/22 - 21,850 miles - Autotech Cheshire
- 01/20 - 19,869 miles - Autotech Cheshire
- 02/15 - 15,220 miles - Mercedes-Benz
The Detail
- Very well kept Palladium Silver metallic in good order with few signs of use
- Due to the age of the car some light marks to the paintwork should be anticipated
- Bodywork presents well as shown
- No structural advisories on MOT
- Five-spoke 18in factory alloys in good condition with light scuffs and marks to note
- Recently fitted with four new tyres, we are told
- Beige leather interior with high factory specification
- Features factory Draft Stop electric front seats with heating and memory to driver’s side
- Ash Tree Black wood veneers
- Vendor states the car starts on the button with no faults
- Advisories to note on MOT confirmed by photos
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Comments
mikepss
Is the roof fully electric and in good working order?
jeffluc••••
SellerYes, it's in perfect condition.
BigAde6••••
Could you post the details of the MOT advisories as I can’t see them. Also pictures from the Mercedes service book history would be great please. Thanks
jeffluc••••
SellerThe advice on MOT before last was for rust on brakes (non use) and cracks in tyre walls. Tyres replaced with factory fit, car driven rust gone. Last MOT rust on pads, car driven, rust gone, as is shown in photos.