Highlights
- Low mileage 302bhp V8 R230
- Current keeper since 2013
- Thick history file of regular maintenance
- Popular Brilliant Silver over black leather
- Clever coupé-to-convertible sports GT
- Recent works carried out on the car with a fresh MOT
The Appeal
The R230 is proof of Mercedes-Benz’ remarkable ability to rethink and reinvent. After generations of SLs over several decades it delivered something entirely new - a folding hard top. Here was a svelte convertible that was also a luxury coupé.
The real-world pick up the range is this car, the SL500 with its 390bhp V8. This car’s Brilliant Silver metallic over black leather - with burr walnut highlights - is a popular combination and on this car well preserved after 20 years.
The history file is similarly impressive with a thick bundle of invoices and receipts showing regular maintenance and servicing. The car has just benefitted from a fresh MOT and is a great example of a scintillating and versatile coupe, convertible, sports car and GT rolled into one.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered December 2004
- UK registered in January 2005
- Six registered keepers since arriving in the UK
- Thick history file of maintenance as shown in photographs
- Current keeper since June 2013
- Factory handbooks with stamped service book
- MOT till October 2025
The Condition
- Popular Brilliant Silver metallic paintwork in good overall condition
- Some marks and points to note to paintwork but not unsightly
- Bodywork presents well with only minor points to note such light arch bubbling
- Seven spoke factory alloy wheels in fair condition showing some kerbing up close
- Fitted with quality Continental tyres showing good tread
- Folding hard top roof works correctly and appears to be in good order
- Black leather interior in very good order with few signs of wear
- High specification cabin with extensive electricals which are understand all work
- Walnut veneers to dashboard and doors
- Carpets generally well kept with some staining to note to boot area
- Supplied with space saver factory spare wheel
- Underside visible to view in photographs with no advisories on last MOT for structure
The Mechanics
- 4,966cc 390bhp V8 engine
- 5spd 5G-TRONIC automatic gearbox
- Well-maintained car with thick history file
- Few miles since recent service
- Long term current keeper
- No reported running or driving issues
- Only one advisory to note on last MOT, following lots of underside work
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