Highlights

Exclusive V12 twin-turbo model with 493 HP from the factory
Original retail price of $126,970
Comprehensive service history with 84 recorded entries
Equipped with Active Body Control suspension and Keyless-Go
Extensive luxury specification including heated multi-contour seats
Seller can assist with worldwide transport and shipping
All duties and VAT have been paid

The Appeal

The SL600 represents the pinnacle of Mercedes-Benz's R230 SL range, featuring the formidable twin-turbocharged 5.5-litre V12 engine producing 493 horsepower. This flagship convertible combined effortless performance with supreme luxury and cutting-edge technology when new, making it a highly desirable modern classic.

This 2004 example is presented in Brilliant Silver Metallic with grey exclusive leather interior and comes with an impressive service history documenting 84 maintenance records and safety inspections. With its USA Title and completed Dutch import documentation (with all duties and VAT paid), this SL600 offers a rare opportunity to acquire a V12-powered Mercedes flagship.

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History and Paperwork

WDBSK76F34F063120
First registered in 2004 in the USA
Comes with USA Title and Dutch import documentation
All duties and VAT have been paid
Comprehensive service history with 84 recorded service records and safety inspections
Last service performed 2,200 miles ago
Original retail price was $126,970
Matching numbers, we are told
The vendor can assist with shipping
Road registration in Europe is the responsibility of the buyer

Mercedes-Benz datacard:

Code Description
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
289 Leather Steering Wheel With Trim Insert
349 Prep. For Emergency Call System
352 Comand
401 Front Seat Climate Control
404 Multi-contour Seat, Front Left
405 Multi-contour Seat, Front Right
423 5-speed Automatic Transmission
461 Instrument With Miles Ind. And English Legend
487 Abc Suspension (Active Body Control)
494 U.s. Version
500a Exclusive Leather Trim
524 Vehicle Protective Cover (Full Body Cover)
531 Comand Aps Ntg5/ntg5.5
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 Spare Wheel / Folding Wheel
673 High-capacity Battery
731 Trim Pieces - Wood Burred Walnut Veneer
763 Radio Remote Control With Panic Switch (315 Mhz)
7xxl North And South America
804 Year Of Modification
810 Premium Sound System
819 Cd Changer
875 Heated Screen Wash System
889 Keyless - Go
986 Deviating Vin With Model Year
989 Identification Label Under Windshield
F230 Series Production 230
Ga Automatic Transmission
Ha Rear Axle
L Left-hand Steering
M275 V12-gasoline Engine M275 Bi-turbo
M55 Capacity 5,5 Litre
N99 Control Code Bremen Plant
Nc1 Control Code Bremen Plant
R08 18" Lt Alloy Wheel 5-hole Design With Mixed Tires
U12 Floor Mats - Velour
U44 Luggage Net Set In Luggage Compartment (3-piece)
Vl Front Axle Half, Left
Vr Front Axle Half, Right
Y85 Designo Alcantara Alpaca Gray Roof Interior Trim

SAFETY

Illuminated emergency interior trunk release
Pop-up roll bar
Automatic Slip Control
Adjustable seat-mounted 3-point front shoulder belts w/height adjustment & emergency tensioning retractors
Door mounted head & body side-impact airbags w/passenger occupancy sensor
Driver & front passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraint system w/passenger occupancy sensor
Anti-lock brake system w/brake assist system

INTERIOR

Dual enclosed storage compartments beneath luggage shelf
Carpeted shelf behind seats w/retractable luggage straps
Pneumatic trunk closing assist
Dual reading lamps
Leather trimmed shift knob
Entrance lamps in doors
Courtesy lamps w/fade out time
Dual front/rear map lamps
Automatic dimming rearview mirror
Illuminated glove box
Illuminated vanity mirrors w/illuminated vanity cover
Parcel net in RH footwell
AM/FM/weatherband/cassette stereo-inc: in-dash 6-disc CD-changer, Bose active noise compensation system, 8-speaker Bose audio system w/4" x 6" woofer & Bose AudioPilot digital processor
12-Speaker Bose Cabin Surround Sound System
Automatic dual-zone climate control-inc: dual digital temp controls, electrostatic dust filter, sun/smog/humidity/solar sensors, dash-mounted centralized vents
Auto-dimming driver side exterior temp mirror w/integrated turn signal
Leather-wrapped steering wheel w/audio/multifunction display controls
Front passenger footwell parcel net
Stainless-steel door sill trim
Velour carpeting & floor mats
Dual retractable cup holders
Front center console w/illuminated climate controlled storage, armrest lid
Easy-access courtesy feature w/obstruction sensor
Active ventilated seats w/8 internal fans & suction-type motor
Heated Nappa leather seats, head restraints, dash, console, doors, armrests, roll bar & hand brake
Multicontour seatbacks w/pneumatic adjustable side bolsters/shoulder support/tri-level lumbar support, massage feature
12-way heated front seats w/3-position memory, pneumatically adjustable lumbar support

EXTERIOR

Dual aero-blade windshield wipers w/infrared rain sensor, heated washer system
Electrochromic mirrors-inc: memory, auto-dimming driver mirror, RH mirror reverse tilt down
Bi-Xenon high intensity discharge high/low-beam headlamps w/polycarbonate lenses, automatic lamp substitution, automatic lamp intensity control, automatic headlamps, light-sensing auto-on headlamps, automatic lamp substitution
Halogen front fog lamps
Touch turn signals
Rear high-mount stop lamp
Silver grille w/chrome-edged ribs
Attachable mesh wind deflector
Electrohydraulic retractable aluminum hardtop

MECHANICAL

Dual chrome exhaust tips
Sensotronic brake control-inc: soft stop, automatic brake drying, predictive brake priming
Anti-lock brake system w/brake assist system
Perforated/ventilated rear disc brakes
Perforated/internally ventilated front disc brakes
Rack & pinion vehicle-speed-sensitive pwr steering
Rear 18" x 9.5" tapered 5-spoke alloy rear wheels
18" x 8.5" tapered 5-spoke alloy front wheels
Compact spare tire
P255/40WR18 high-performance rear tires
P255/40ZR18 high-performance front tires
Active Body Control-inc: coil spring & electronically controlled hydraulic cylinder w/adj. shock absorber at each wheel, sports mode, automatic 4-wheel level control, driver-selectable ride-height control, automatic all-wheel level lowering
Independent 4-link front/5-arm multilink rear suspension
Rear wheel drive
Automatic Slip Control
Electronic Stability Program
5-speed automatic driver-adaptive transmission-inc: touch shift, optimum gear programming, comfort mode
5.5L SOHC SMPI twin turbo 36-valve V12 engine

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The Condition

Finished in Brilliant Silver Metallic (744) paintwork
Exclusive leather interior in Grey (508A)
Features designo Alcantara Alpaca Grey roof interior trim
Equipped with burred walnut veneer trim pieces
Fitted with 18-inch 5-spoke alloy wheels
Retractable aluminium hardtop reportedly in working order
Heated Nappa leather seats with multi-contour adjustment
Active ventilated seats with 8 internal fans
Premium Bose sound system with 12 speakers
Equipped with COMAND navigation system
Features Keyless-Go system for convenient access

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The Mechanics

5.5-litre (5,513cc) twin-turbocharged V12 engine
Five-speed automatic transmission
493 horsepower output
Rear-wheel drive configuration
Equipped with Active Body Control suspension system
Features Sensotronic brake control with automatic brake drying
Perforated/ventilated disc brakes front and rear
Vehicle-speed-sensitive power steering
Automatic Slip Control and Electronic Stability Program

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