Description
Pavilion Gardens | Buxton, Derbyshire
Viewing: Tues 28th April 2026 from 12pm
Auction: Wed 29th April 2026 from 9am
Location: St John's Rd, Buxton SK17 6BE
2006 Mercedes-Benz SL 500
Estimate
£9, 000 - £11, 000
Registration No: WR56 PXC
Chassis No: WDB2304712F122095
MOT: April 2027
Just two former keepers, and 79, 500 miles from new
Desirable facelift example, with the larger 5, 461cc engine and new 7G-Tronic automatic transmission
Well specified with bi-xenon headlights, Bose sound, Keyless Go, and 19in. AMG wheels
Supplied with documented service history with eleven services, the vast majority completed by Mercedes-Benz agents
Introduced at the September, 2001, Frankfurt Motor Show, the R230-series of Mercedes-Benz’s long-running SL range remained in production for ten years. Arguably the most accomplished two-seater Grand Tourer of its generation, the newcomer offered a blend of performance, ride, handling and refinement that few, if any, rivals could match. The initial flagship before the arrival of the AMG models, the SL 500 was powered by a five-litre V8 engine allied to a five-speed automatic transmission. With some 302bhp and 339lb. ft. of torque on tap, it was reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 5. 8secs. and 155mph. First facelifted in 2006, changes included new engines for the SL 350 and SL 500, mated to the new seven-speed 7G-Tronic automatic transmission.
This SL500 looks exceptionally good by the standards of any twenty-year-old car, helped no doubt by the fact that it has had just three owners from new and covered only 79, 500 miles. Finished in its original colour scheme of Obsidian Black with a Grey leather interior, it was produced to a very desirable specification, with original features including 19in. AMG spoked wheels, climate control, a DVD player, bi-xenon headlights, a CD changer, Keyless Go, Bose sound, front and rear park assist, ambient roof lighting, a heated windscreen, cruise control and satellite navigation. As an early facelift model, this SL 500 is equipped with the 5, 461cc V8 producing 383bhp, and the new-for-2006 7G-Tronic seven-speed automatic.
It has been well cared for across its life, with a total of eleven services completed. Despite remaining in virtually continuous use, it has not been used especially heavy, hence the present modest mileage. The long MOT record testifies to the upkeep it has received, and it is going under the hammer with a fresh MOT with no advisories, valid until April, 2027. We can think of no better car for enjoying the summer.
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