Highlights

Excellent Midnight Blue paintwork
1 Former keeper
Extensive service history
Powerful five-litre V8

The Appeal

With its five-litre V8 engine feeding the rear wheels via an automatic transmission, this SL 500 is an effortlessly capable car, able to chew up the miles with ease. And it looks fantastic as it does so, with its Midnight Blue paintwork shimmering gently in the light.

This SL has benefitted from extensive servicing whenever required, as evidenced by the extensive file of invoices which accompanies the car. The local garage in Belgravia was always on hand whenever required, and the servicing booklet holds plenty of stamps.

There’s something timelessly appealing about an SL, and this is a particularly tempting example.

The History and Paperwork

First registered 11th May 1994
MOT valid until April 2023
Comes with a huge history file
Owner’s manual included
Well stamped service record
Many Mercedes-Benz main dealer service stamps
Extensive invoices for parts and servicing from Belgravia Garage
1993 Mercedes-Benz service workshop directory for Asia
Anti-theft protection manual
Recently serviced by the vendor

The Interior

Beige leather upholstery
Electrically adjustable front seats with memory function
Some signs of wear to the front seat covers, particularly the driver’s bolster
Ruched leather door cards clean and tidy
Automatic climate control
Heated rear window
Rear seats fitted from new
Headlining clean and secure, with only a little sagging
Carpets clean and tidy
The dashboard is free from damage or cracks
Bold, clear instrumentation
Veneered centre console in excellent condition, with no cracks or delamination
Modern Blaupunkt stereo fitted
Spacious boot to the rear

The Exterior

Midnight Blue paintwork
The paint is in excellent condition and retains a deep shine
There are a few minor car park dents which haven't gone into the paint
A very few minor stone chips
Automatic radio antenna
Headlamp wipers
Lamp lenses clear and bright
The wheels have reportedly been recently refurbished
They remain in very good condition, with no obvious scratches
Full set of four Michelin tyres but they are showing their age
No corrosion or damage reported
The numberplates are beginning to delaminate
Blue soft top hood replaced
The exterior trim looks well presented

The Mechanics

4,973cc V8 engine
Automatic transmission
Said to drive exceptionally well
Recently fully serviced by the vendor, including a gearbox oil change
No warning lights on
The accompanying history file sets out the cars service history
It has received attention from the local garage in Belgravia whenever required
The well-stamped service booklet verifies the car’s early servicing record
The engine bay appears clean and tidy

Summary

A very well cared-for example of an SL 500, finished in the fetching shade of Midnight Blue.

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