Highlights

• Just 56,603 miles covered in its sixteen years on the road
• Tasteful colour combination of Iridium Silver over a Magma Red interior
• The best of both worlds, as an equally accomplished roadster and pillarless coupé with the mere touch of a button

The Appeal

The History and Paperwork

• MOT valid until August 2023
• Two sets of keys
• Recent registration number change to AF07TWF
• V5C present
• A number of invoices present for parts and servicing
• Collection of previous MOT certificates
• We’re informed that there are eight service stamps from main dealers and independent marque specialists
•  56,603 miles indicated on the odometer which is supported by the MOT history
• Please note that the sale does not include the private plate. The car will have it's original number plate of AF07TWF

The Interior

• The Magma red leather upholstery goes really well with the Iridium Silver paintwork
• Remarkably little wear considering this car’s age
• The upholstery presents really nicely with few signs of use
• Electrically adjustable heated seats with memory function
• The steeply raked centre console houses the infotainment system with satellite navigation system and stereo system
• The controls remain in really good order including the multi function leather steering wheel
• The maple veneers around the gear selector are a nice touch and remain in really good shape
• All the carpeting presents well, with little in the way of wear
• The boot is quite large for this type of car, making it perfect for long distance touring
• Overall, this is a really smart interior that still looks and feels contemporary

The Exterior 

• The R230’s styling has aged very gracefully and this car looks particularly smart in Iridium Silver
• The paintwork radiates a deep and lustrous shine
• Besides the odd stone chip and small mark, there don’t appear to be any significant blemishes
• All panel gaps appear tight and symmetrical in true Mercedes-Benz fashion
• All the trim and light lenses present really well and the glass remains clear and free from obvious damage
• We’re informed that the previous owner replaced the rear window seal with the correct ‘butyl’ material
• The 18” alloy wheels remain in good order for their age
• We’re informed that the electro-hydraulic panoramic roof retracts smoothly at the touch of a button

The Mechanics 

• M272 3.5-litre V6 engine producing around 268 bhp
• A 7G-Tronic automatic gearbox drives the rear wheels
• For many, the post-facelift V6 SLs like this represent a sweet spot in the range, with an ideal balance between performance and economy
• We understand that the previous owner replaced the gearbox ECU
• With low mileage, we’re informed that this car remains in very good mechanical order
• The vendor reports that it drives really well with ample power and fine handling

Summary