Highlights
- Popular 245bhp 3.7L V6 in Obsidian Black over Anthracite leather
- Low documented mileage of 66,177 miles
- Recently recommissioned at cost of over £4,000 in 2024
- Full main dealers and specialist service history
- Full engine and gearbox service 700 miles ago last year
- Recently machine polished and ceramic coated by Mercedes specialist
- New roof motor, window motors, brake calipers and discs, and Pirelli tyres
- MOT valid to June 2026
The Appeal
We love every generation of SL, but the R230’s clever folding hard top sets it apart. No more messing about removing and fitting different roofs, now, at the flick of a switch, buyers got a coupe or convertible perfect for Britain’s four seasons in one day weather.
There are bigger-engined versions, but there’s a strong case to say the 3.7L 245bhp 350SL is really all the R230 you need for weekend wanders or longer trips. This Obsidian Black 350SL has had just four keepers from new and covered a shade over 66,000 documented miles.
The vendor acquired the car in 2024 from a neighbour, who had owned it for 14 years. It had been off the road since COVID, so he carefully recommissioned it using his contacts as a former Mercedes employee. The work by a marque specialist totalled over £4,000 and included new brake callipers and discs, roof and window motors, four new quality Pirelli tyres, new batteries and various trim pieces. That work was done in 2024 and reportedly, 500 miles ago, the engine and gearbox were fully serviced.
The boot lid and bumper have been recently repainted, and the car professionally machine polished and a ceramic coat treatment applied. A thick history file covers all this work and shows full service history by main dealers and specialists. The MOT runs to June 2026.
The vendor says:
“I love the smooth engine and hearing the V6 purr as I drive along. As with the comfort, it makes for a real modern classic, and great tourer.”
History and Paperwork
- First registered 26th July 2005
- Four registered keepers
- Current keeper since June 2024
- Previous keeper had the car for nearly 14 years
- Unused since 2020 due to the previous owner being affected by COVID
- Required overhaul when purchased due to sitting unused
- Significant service history with complete original book pack
- Service book shows regular servicing by main dealers and specialists
- All paperwork and invoices available as shown in photos
- Approximately £4,000 spent in the last year on mechanical work
- Engine and gearbox serviced in 2024
- Summary of work by Mercedes specialist below
- Kept in lock-up garage when not in use
- Covered when at owner's home during the summer months
- Current MOT to 12th June 2026 with advisories to note
- 66,081 miles showing on MOT and 66,177 miles showing in photos
- Factory handbooks and wallet
- V5C in the current keeper’s name
- 2 keys
Summary of maintenance since June 2024:
- Rubber seals changed around the boot
- New callipers and discs
- Roof motor
- Window motors
- Four new Pirelli tyres
- New batteries
- Various trim pieces
- Rear window trims
- Boot trims
- Mirror caps including indicators
- Full service
- Gearbox service
- Machine polish
- Ceramic coat treatment
The Condition
- Popular Obsidian Black metallic paintwork in good order
- Some minor points to note, typical of age and mileage, such as stone chips
- Recent machine polish and ceramic coating by Mercedes main dealer
- Boot lid and rear bumper painted last year at Mercedes bodyshop
- Bodywork presents well across arches, sills and underside
- Vendor states underside in good condition
- No structural advisories on current MOT
- Folding hard top in good working order with recent new motors
- Factory five-spoke 18in alloys are virtually unmarked as can be checked in photos
- New matching Pirelli tyres fitted in 2024 with few miles since fitment
- Anthracite leather interior in very good condition as shown
- Light wear to usual high traffic areas such as driver’s seat bolster
- Vendor reports that the driver's side window rubber has curled slightly due to recent warm weather but said not to leak
- Headlining recently refitted
- Wind deflector fitted
- New trim pieces fitted in 2024 as above
- Black carpets in good condition throughout cabin and boot
- Vendor advises that the navigation screen has small pixelation in the bottom left corner
Specification includes
- Electric memory seats
- Air conditioning (recently re-gassed)
- Heated seats
- Navigation system
- Bluetooth with Bluetooth interface
- CD player
- Electric steering adjustment
- Folding electric mirrors
- Auto light activation
- Rain sensor
- Front and rear factory parking sensors
- LED parking guide on dashboard and audible alerts
The Mechanics
- 3,724cc 245bhp V6 M112 engine
- 5spd 5G-TRONIC automatic gearbox
- 2024 full engine and gearbox service with few miles since
- Extensive list of repairs at same time including to brakes
- Full main dealer and specialist service history as shown in photos
- Engine and gearbox very smooth according to the seller
- All parts sourced through Mercedes GB connections, we are told
- All work done via a Mercedes specialist, we are told
- Advisories to note on current MOT
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