Opis
Kelham Hall | Newark, Nottinghamshire
Viewing: Tues 17th March 2026 from 12pm
Auction: Weds 18th March 2026
Location: Kelham Hall Main Street, Newark, Nottinghamshire NG23 5QX
2008 Mercedes-Benz SL 500
An exceptional example with low mileage and few owners!
Estimate
£16, 000 - £20, 000
Registration No: T. B. A
Chassis No: WDB2304712F153000
MOT: T. B. A
Warranted 31, 500 miles and just two former keepers from new
Entered from the ownership of a former Mercedes-Benz Club GB President, current Honorary Vice President, and life-long club member
A truly excellently presented example
Offered with extensive documented service history and due to be freshly main-dealer serviced for the sale
The R230 was introduced in 2001 and continued the evolution of the SL with a smoother body and new peanut-shaped headlamp design. The fifth-generation SL-Class featured a 'Vario Roof' retractable hardtop, 'Keyless Go' keyless entry and smart key, and 'Sensotronic Brake Control' electro-hydraulic power brake system. In 2008, the R230 SL underwent a significant facelift featuring new and revised engines and a new front end that evoked the classic 300 SL with a large grille, a prominent three-pointed star and twin 'power domes' on the bonnet. It also features new headlights, which give the car the modern look it enjoys with an optional 'Intelligent Light System' and a new speed sensitive steering system.
It is difficult to believe that this SL 500 is approaching twenty years old when it looks so fresh, one might think had just left the showroom. Finished in Palladium Silver Metallic and trimmed with Alpaca Grey Napa leather, it is well-specified with luxury features such as black ash wood trim, 19in. AMG wheels and AMG body styling, ‘Airscarf’ neck-level heating, and Harman Kardon surround-sound. Sold new through Mercedes-Benz Macclesfield, since then it has covered just 31, 500 miles and had only three keepers.
The first owner kept it until 2021, while the present owner, who bought it in 2022, is exactly the person one would expect to keep it in first-class condition. He has been a lifelong member of the Mercedes-Benz Club, formerly served as its president, and presently occupies the post of honorary vice-president. Not only that, but he was the joint second person ever in Britain to receive a Silver Star award from Mercedes-Benz for services to the marque. He describes the car as “excellent” in every area, and we would almost call that an understatement. It is supplied with the V5C, a complete book pack, cover and toolkit, and paperwork including a specification sheet, M. O. T. s, invoices, and extensive main dealer service history. It will be presented for sale with a new M. O. T. and a fresh main-dealer service.
PLEASE NOTE: The registration number shown in the images is not included in the sale.
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