Highlights

• Just 53,350 miles
• Excellent history
• High specification
• 3.5-litre V6 automatic
• Retractable hardtop

The Appeal

This is a prime example of what makes the SL the de facto choice too. Beautifully finished, well specified and presented with below average mileage and a fine service record, this would be a fantastic choice whether you’re after an exceptional daily driver or something special for the weekends.

The History and Paperwork

• First registered in May 2007
• Three owners from new
• Current owner since September 2020
• Complete with the original handbooks and two keys
• Tracker system fitted
• Just 53,350 miles indicated, verified by the service and MOT records
• Current MOT to September 2023
• Passed every MOT since 2013
• Good service history – seven stamps, last at 52,870 miles in January 2023

The Interior

• Stylish cream leather, with beige secondary leather to the door cards and dashboard top, all showing in good order, with light wear to the seats
• Beige carpets appear to be in nice condition, with no damage we could see
• Burr walnut veneers to the door cards and centre console present well, with no signs of cracking, delamination or warping we could discern
• Electrically operated, heated, three-memory function seats
• Parking sensors front and rear
• Hands free phone connection
• Dual zone air conditioning
• Electric windows, door mirrors and wind deflector
• New Pioneer double DIN head unit with Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth and Sat-Nav (original head unit also included in the sale)
• We’re told by the vendor that everything in the cabin operates as it should, with no reported faults

The Exterior

• Thulite Red (541U) paintwork shows well, with a new minor marks and blemishes but no notable wear or damage apparent
• The bodywork looks very clean and tidy, with no corrosion showing, no significant dents and good, even panel gaps
• All of the external trim and badging appears to be complete and in fine fettle
• The light lenses look to be clear and undamaged
• Electric retractable hardtop roof working well, with no issues
• Factory fitted bi-xenon headlamps
• Factory five-spoke alloy wheels, in overall good condition with some minor marks and bubbling, but nothing that would concern us

The Mechanics

• 3,498cc naturally aspirated V6 engine delivers 272hp to the rear wheels
• Seven-speed automatic gearbox, with paddle-shift functionality
• The engine bay is lovely and clean, with no evidence of leaks or other issues
• Major service completed in January 2023 – oil, filters, front brake discs and pads, rear brake pads, and a new alternator belt
• We’re assured by the vendor that the car runs very well, with no mechanical issues they know of, no smoke under load, no leaks and no untoward noises or vibrations

Summary