Note: This car has been imported to the Netherlands from the USA. Check your local import rules to register it in your home country before bidding.

Highlights

USA title and Dutch Import documentation
All duties and VAT have been paid
Comes with window sticker and Mercedes-Benz datacard
Original retail price $92,020.00 (or 140,000.00 euro in the Netherlands)
Seller can assist with worldwide transport and shipping

The Appeal

The Mercedes-Benz SL has long represented the pinnacle of open-top grand touring, combining luxury, performance, and cutting-edge technology in a sophisticated, executive-style package. The R230, introduced at the turn of the millenium, continued this tradition with its retractable hardtop, powerful V8 engine, and Active Body Control suspension system.

This particular 2005 example features the desirable AMG styling package, comprehensive luxury features, and has all import documentation and duties already taken care of for European buyers. All that's left is to register it locally and return it to the road.

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History and Paperwork

2005 Mercedes-Benz SL500 first registered in the USA
Currently has USA title and complete Dutch import documentation
All duties and VAT have been paid, making it ready for European registration
Comes with original window sticker showing the comprehensive specification
Original Mercedes-Benz datacard confirming factory options and specifications
Seller can assist with worldwide transport and shipping arrangements

Mercedes-Benz datacard information:

Interior LEATHER - GRAY (208A)
Paint 1 BRILLIANT SILVER METALLIC (744U)

Code Description

200A LEATHER
212B OP. INSTRUCT. AND MAINT. BOOKLET-ENGL. FOR USA/CAN
220 PARKTRONIC SYSTEM (PTS)
221B SIGN COOLANT/REFUELING - ENGLISH
232 GARAGE DOOR OPENER WITH 284 - 390 MHZ FREQUENCY
264 LICENSE PLATE ATTACHMENT AMERICA
284 SELECTOR LEVER, WOOD
284B AIRBAG LABEL - ENGLISH FOR USA
289 LEATHER STEERING WHEEL WITH TRIM INSERT
359 TELEAID USA
427 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 7-SPEED
428 STEER.WHEEL GEARSHIFT BUTTONS/SHIFT PADDLE PAINTED
461 INSTRUMENT WITH MILES IND. AND ENGLISH LEGEND
487 ABC SUSPENSION (ACTIVE BODY CONTROL)
494 U.S. VERSION
524 PAINTWORK - PRESERVATION
530 COMAND DVD APS USA WITH NAVIGATION
531 AUTOMATIC ANTENNA
614 BI-XENON HEADLAMPS FOR RIGHT-HAND TRAFFIC
634 DELETION - FIRST AID KIT
636 DELETION - WARNING TRIANGLE
668 PRODUCT PROT. F FREIGHT PACKAG. W TIE-DOWN HOOKS
669 10 LITERS OF FUEL AND MODE OF PACKING VE I
673 HIGH-CAPACITY BATTERY
731 TRIM PIECES - WOOD BURRED WALNUT VENEER
763 RADIO REMOTE CONTROL WITH PANIC SWITCH (315 MHZ)
772 AMG STYLING PACKAGE-FRONT SPOILER, SIDE SKIRT
7XXL NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA
805 YEAR OF MODIFICATION
810 PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM
819 CD CHANGER
873 SEAT HEATER FOR LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT SEATS
889 KEYLESS - GO
986 DEVIATING VIN WITH MODEL YEAR
989 IDENTIFICATION LABEL UNDER WINDSHIELD
M113 V8-GASOLINE ENGINE M113
M50 DISPLACEMENT 5.0 LITER
N99 CONTROL CODE BREMEN PLANT
NR1 CONTROL CODE BREMEN PLANT
Q27 GV - OM651 PIEZZO
R07 LIGHT ALLOY WHEEL 10-HOLE DESIGN 17" ALL-ROUND
U44 LUGGAGE NET SET IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT (3-PIECE)
U45 BAGGAGE BELTS
U71 DVD PLAYER WITH REGIONAL CODE 1, USA

Safety

Illuminated emergency interior trunk release
Pop-up roll bar
Automatic height-adjusting 3-point front shoulder belts w/emergency tensioning device, belt force limiter
Front passenger occupancy sensor for all bags
Door-mounted head & body side-impact airbags
Driver/front passenger adaptive dual-stage airbag
Anti-lock brake system w/brake assist system
Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System Plus display: inc. distance remaining to next maintenance, type of service due, reminders
Dual multifunction displays in speedometer/tachometer faces inc: trip computer, exterior temp gauge, maintenance system, oil level check, digital speedometer, programmable settings, driver-selectable settings, cruise control, touch-shift gearshift mode selection, audio status, navigation route guidance
COMAND cockpit management/navigation system: in-dash DVD navigation system w/GPS, AM/FM/weatherband radio, in-dash CD-player, CD-changer controls, 6.5" color LCD in-dash screen, 6 key
4-way power tilt/telescoping steering column
Leather-trimmed steering wheel
Walnut wood/multifunction steering wheel
Stainless-steel door sill trim
Dual-variable cup holders
Center console w/illuminated climate-controlled storage, armrest lid
Hand-fitted premium leather seat upholstery
Head restraints, dash, console, doors
12-way pwr/heated front seats: 3-position memory, easy-access courtesy feature, w/obstruction detection, automatic height-adjusting seat, head restraints

Interior

Locking dual enclosed storage compartments beneath luggage shelf
Carpeted shelf behind seats w/retractable luggage straps
Pneumatic trunk closing assist
Front RH trunk parcel net
Left-rear shelf net
Dual reading lamps
Entrance lamps in doors
Courtesy lamps w/delay shutoff
Night security illumination
Automatic low-intensity environmental lighting
Illuminated driver visor vanity mirror
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Glasses/door pockets
Illuminated climate-controlled glove-box
Digital clock
Bose speaker Cabin Surround multichannel digital sound system: trunk-mounted subwoofer, AudioPilot digital processor
AM/FM/weatherband radio w/CD-player, trunk-mounted 6-disc CD changer, fiber-optic communication among components
Rear window defroster w/auto-shutoff based on time/driving speed/exterior temp
Automatic dual-zone climate control inc.: dust/pollen filters, 55°F–95°F humidity/dewpoint sensors, tunnel mode w/closing of all windows, REST mode w/engine heat recirculation feature or cabin ventilation, seat-belt sensors
DVD-based in-dash navigation system
Tele Aid global positioning system: stolen vehicle recovery, remote door unlock service, automatic alarm/collision notification
Integrated 3-button universal garage door controller
SmartKey infrared-remote: opening trunk, opening/closing windows, panic alarm, fuel/filler door, locking/unlocking all doors or drivers, raising/lowering hardtop
SmartKey system: remote central locking system, anti-theft engine immobilizer, driver-programmable auto-locking features, drive-away automatic locking
Cruise control w/logical readout
Power windows w/express up/down for all windows
Warning lights/messages: inc. open door, exterior lamp failure, low fuel
Automatic reminders: inc. parking brake engaged, remove key from ignition
Instrumentation: electronic analog speedometer, tachometer, fuel level/coolant temp gauges
Chronograph-style gauges

Exterior

Dual aero-blade windshield wipers w/infrared rain sensors, heated washer nozzles, heated wiper parking position
Power adjustable driver mirror: memory, auto-dimming driver mirror
Programmable daytime running lamps
Monochromatic rear-view mirror reverse tilt
Single rear red fog lamp
Halogen front fog lamps
Turn signal lamps
Xenon high-intensity discharge low-beam headlamps: polycarbonate lenses, automatic level control, halogen high-beams, heated headlamp washers, light-sensing auto-on headlamps, automatic lamp substitution
Titanium grey grille w/ribs
Attached mesh wind deflector
Electrically/hydraulically retractable aluminum hardtop w/easy-pack system

Mechanical

Dual chrome exhaust tips
21.1-gallon fuel tank
Electronic brake control: inc. soft stop, automatic brake drying, predictive brake priming
Anti-lock brake system w/brake assist system
4-piston perforated/internally ventilated front/1-piston solid rear brake discs
Vehicle-speed-sensitive power rack & pinion steering
18" x 8.5" front / 18" x 9.5" rear 5-spoke alloy wheels
Compact spare tire
P255/40ZR18 front / P285/35ZR18 rear high-performance tires
Active body control: inc. oil spring & electronically controlled hydraulic cylinder w/shock absorber at each wheel, sports mode, selectable 4-wheel level control, driver-selectable ride-height control, automatic speed-sensitive lowering
Independent 4-link front/5-arm multilink rear suspension
Rear wheel drive
Electronic stability program
7-speed automatic driver-adaptive transmission: Touch Shift, optimum gear programming, comfort mode
5.0L SOHC SMPI 24-valve V8 engine

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