Highlights
- Excellent condition, both inside & out
- Well-maintained example, ready to be enjoyed
- A superb choice for the upcoming summer
- Long MOT until March 2024
- Private plate included
The Appeal
The R320 generation of SL vehicles displays some of Mercedes-Benz’s finest work yet, offering sleek styling, luxurious touches, advanced technology, and a huge array of configurations.
Presented here today is, of course, an SL500, which proudly sits towards the higher end of the SL model range, boasting a 5L V8 under the bonnet and plenty of technology to enjoy. Thanks to its impressive drivetrain, sporty handling, modern comforts, and luxurious touches, the SL500 now represents excellent value for money, all under the quality Mercedes-Benz badge.
In addition to offering considerable “bang for the buck” in terms of specification and features, this SL500 also deserves praise for its exterior & interior condition, both of which reflect plenty of care across the years. There are also the likes of rather low mileage, excellent history, and plenty of MOT to enjoy, setting this brilliant example apart from the crowd.
The History and Paperwork
- 7 former keepers
- Just 71K on the clock
- Features a rather fitting “S500” registration which is staying with the car
- Includes the original Mercedes-Benz booklet pack and wallet
- V5C document present
- Great service history, original service book with seven services stamped and a considerably sized folder of invoices
- Plenty of key maintenance, both main dealer & independent
- Well optioned car - with original Mercedes Benz build sheet - including Sat Nav , entertainment, original first aid kit
- MOT until 6 March 2024
The Interior
- Black leather upholstery, with Anthracite details and Walnut Burr
- Climate control leather seats, (heated and cooled) with electronic multi adjustment and memory
- Premium Bose sound system, and CD changer
- Multi-function leather and wood steering wheel
- The interior of this SL500 presents itself in fantastic overall condition and reflects plenty of care. Despite its age, the cabin shows only light blemishes and minimal signs of wear, most of which are found on the driver’s seat as you would expect.
The Exterior
- Brilliant Silver metallic paintwork, presented in excellent condition with plenty of shine and only the slightest of age-related blemishes and marks, as pictured.
- 18” 5-spoke alloy wheels, offering brilliant finishes all-around, with no concerning marks. The wheels come wrapped in Bridgestone Potenza tyres, with plenty of tread left to enjoy
- Exterior badging, and trim components also present themselves very well for the vehicle’s age and leave little to be further desired
- Much like the interior, the exterior of this gorgeous SL500 reflects plenty of care and stands in impressive condition for its age, possibly even befitting that of an even lower-mileage example.
The Mechanics
- 5L V8, paired with a 7-speed automatic transmission
- Active Body Control suspension
- Electronically retractable hardtop roof
- Runs & drives beautifully, with no known mechanical, or electrical issues
- Well-maintained example, with plenty of history and invoices to show. As pictured, the most notable of which, support the following work:
- Fitted with a new power steering pump in September 2014
- ABS repair, service, and transmission fluid in June 2019
- Active Body Control overhaul & repair, in July 2019
- Fitted with a new battery in July 2022
- Comprehensive transmission repair, in November 2022
- Ready to be enjoyed, with MOT until March 2024
Summary
Reflecting plenty of care throughout its life, this SL500 now offers its next lucky owner a superb balance of impressive performance, gorgeous styling, and a vast array of modern touches. This example has also been very well maintained, with key invoices noting the likes of all-important transmission and ABC suspension work, ensuring stress-free miles for the next keeper.
If you’re in the market for a truly comfortable, sporty daily driver, or fancy securing a sleek grand tourer for the upcoming summer, look no further than this beautiful Mercedes-Benz SL500.
If you’re in the market for a truly comfortable, sporty daily driver, or fancy securing a sleek grand tourer for the upcoming summer, look no further than this beautiful Mercedes-Benz SL500.
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