Ever since the days of the Pagoda, the Mercedes SL has been the definitive luxurious open top cruiser. These cars are built to glide along the autobahn at high speeds in the best comfort imaginable.
This model from 2003 was the epitome of this ethos back when it came out and, thanks to a fully kitted out interior, certainly keeps that spirit alive today. Leaving the factory with the wheels and body kit from its brutish sibling, the SL 55 AMG, this car’s looks certainly back up the 5-litre V8 sat under its seemingly never-ending bonnet.
As well as being one of a handful of SL 500 models carrying the AMG styling, this car sets itself apart thanks to low miles, an excellent service history and its brilliant, yet original condition. Roof up or down, this car will be an excellent motorway cruiser come rain or shine.
History and Paperwork
First registered in 2003
5 owners from new
Low mileage from new – just 58,666
Little to no use in recent years – MOT certificates show less than 700 miles since 2020
Full service history, mix of dealers and independent specialists
Current MOT until April 2023 – New one will be provided by owner upon sale
3 sets of keys
Private registration plate included in the sale
Owner’s manuals come with the car in leather wallet
V5c included
Servesed at 3k/5/19/23/25/43/51/57/58/ by 4 main dealer 5 specialist
The Interior
Black leather seats in very good condition
Black multi-function steering wheel looks very good
Door cards look great, very few marks
Metallic door sills also in good shape
Seemingly no signs of wear to the many buttons
High specification model, many options ticked:
Electrically adjusted, heated seats
Automatically opening boot
Auto-dimming lights
Dual-zone climate control
Automatic gearbox
Everything inside works according to the owner
Grey carpet in boot looks clean
Spare wheel and toolkit present in the boot
The Exterior
Excellent early-2000’s SL styling
Sought after AMG body kit fitted from the factory
Car comes with AMG alloy wheels, recently refurbished
Tyres seemingly have good tread
Fully original silver paintwork in very good shape
A few minor stone chips in places, no significant damage to note
Hard top roof in very good condition
Mercedes badges in good condition, no particular wear
Potentially fogged driver’s side headlight
The Mechanics
5.0-litre V8, over 300 hp
5-speed automatic transmission
Clean engine bay
Car starts and runs well according to the owner
Summary
This is a fully original beautiful car in gorgeous condition. The interior seemingly has every option under the sun selected and the 5-litre V8 under the bonnet certainly backs up the AMG body kit with which the car left the factory.
Notice to bidders
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