Highlights

Unmarked light leather interior
Fetching exterior condition
Relatively low mileage
Luxury top-down tourer
Although roof isn't pictured down, it is fully operational

The Appeal

The Mercedes SL name has been around for decades now, always representing some of the finest convertibles vehicles money can buy the R230 SL model, released in 2001, was no different.

Sitting pretty in the sun this R230 SL350 looks to be a real find, with under 47,000 miles on the clock and an incredibly well-preserved interior this stunning top-down tourer will be an amazing addition to your driveway. Thanks to its folding hardtop roof this is a great all-year-round car.

The History and Paperwork

Still retaining its original bill of sale this Mercedes has been beautifully looked after
It left the factory with the following options
220 – Parktronic
231 – Garage Door Opener
386 – Pre-installation
415 – Panom Glass Vario Sunroof
423 – 5 speed Automatic Tipfunction
618 – Bi-Xenon Headlamps
810 – Bose Sound System
819 – CD Changer in Boot/6 Disc
428 – Steering Wheel
The exterior colour is Benitoite Blue, and the interior is Orion Grey
It was first registered for the road at the end of July 2005
The car’s leather-bound Mercedes handbook holder was found in the glove box
In this, there were a lot of original Mercedes handbooks
This car has a wealth of invoices and other paperwork from Mercedes main dealers and specialists
Interestingly this paperwork is kept in a leather-bound Coutts folder
In November 2022 it went in for its service and had a lot of parts replaced at the same time
It had a set of front discs and pads, along with rear discs and pads
The O/S/R and N/S/R calipers were also replaced
In December 2023 the battery was replaced
Its MOT is valid until December 2023
No advisories are reported on the MOT history
The previous owner was a customer of the same storage facility, so the car is known by them
It is now your chance to add to the car's history as you take it on adventures in the future

The Interior

Peering into this SL350 we are greeted with a light and airy interior
Its big windows and panoramic roof invite lots of light in
The two large seats fitted to this SL are in amazing condition
Trimmed in light grey leather they are presented with no damage
The side bolsters and seat base are void of rips, tears, or stains
These seats are electrically operated with controls found on the door
They are also heated for those colder months, really making it a proper all-year-round car
Another feature in the doors are the Bose speakers, great for your driving tunes
In the centre of the interior is the infotainment screen
With controls for the audio, navigation, and telephone functions it is the heart of the interior
A few of these features can be operated on the steering wheel
You can see from the pictures that this screen was tested on the day of photos
Just below the screen is a beautifully engineered bottle holder that pops out of the dash with gusto
Further down from here are the air-conditioning/heater controls
Finally, we encounter the gear selector
There is some slight wear to the top of the selector
The gear selector area is surrounded by a silver-patterned material
All of the upper dashboard is unmarked with no cracking or other damage present
On the floor, you’ll notice a nice set of light carpets
Behind the two seats, you’ll find some extra storage space
In the boot, you’ll find a spare wheel and a small selection of tools
With the roof up you can push back a cover to gain more load space
With the roof down this cover has to be pulled back but you can still gain access to the boot
Overall, the interior of this SL350 is in great condition

The Exterior

Externally this R230 looks to be in great condition
Finished in a dark blue it’s a very classy looking convertible
This paint appears to be virtually unmarked across the exterior
On each corner, you’ll find a lovely 17-inch alloy wheel
These are wrapped in a matching set of Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT tyres
The main draw of the SL is its folding hard top
With the press of a button, this roof raises and folds neatly in the boot
It must be mentioned that this SL’s roof was not tested on the day of the photos
All of the electric windows were tested, and they all work on the buttons
The front and rear light lenses are all nice and clear with no cracks of fogging present
There is some slight aging to the driver’s side mirror which has resulted in a gold hue to the mirror glass
Overall, the exterior of this SL is in lovely condition
It will look great sitting on your drive

The Mechanics

As its name suggests the SL350 is powered by a 3.5L engine
The smooth V6 engine is mated to an automatic gearbox
These two elements combine to create an effortless driving experience
On the day of the photos, the car fired into life without any issues
It drove into position and manoeuvred around the spot with ease
Slipping the car into drive and reverse selected the relevant gear with a positive action
The car displays a little over 45,000 miles on the odometer, this is relatively low mileage for one of these cars
As there weren’t any invoices present, we cannot comment on any recent mechanical expenditure
However, when you lift the bonnet you are met with a very clean engine bay which is usually a good sign
Overall, the mechanical condition of this SL appears to be good
It ran, drove, and stopped without issues on the day

Summary

Isn’t it about time you add a handsome-looking SL to your life? Thanks to its metal hard top and Mercedes interior quality this car should be great to live with all year round.

The previous owners have obviously loved this vehicle and as such it is presented in very good overall condition. Just imagine getting behind the wheel of this German beauty, putting the roof down, and enjoying what the world's roads have to offer.
Go on, you know you want this car.

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