The SL is Mercedes top of the line sports car and, with its clever folding metal roof, it’s both a coupe and a roadster. The car transforms itself in just 16 seconds from one to the other, and looks great with the roof up or down.

The R230 SL was produced between 2002 and 2006. It was the fifth generation of the range-topping SL and was available with a variety of drivetrains. With nearly 500 BHP available from the supercharged 5.5 litre V8, the SL55 AMG is a serious performer, capable of speeds in excess of 200mph – an incredibly refined and stylish supercar.

The car has had a number of owners in the last few years, but has been garaged and fastidiously maintained by Mercedes since new.

The previous owner had it for a number of years and only sold it to make room for another exotic classic in his collection. Prior to his ownership, the previous two owners had covered very few miles, helping to make this a very low mileage example.

The car comes with its V5c, all its original owner’s handbooks, a fully stamped-up service book by Mercedes, two sets of keys and a valet key. There are some MOT certificates and some receipts for various works done in recent years.

A full year’s MOT will also come with the car.

The luxurious interior of the SL is finished in grey leather, which extends across the dashboard. The electric, contoured and heated memory seats are finished in perforated Exclusive Nappa leather.

Interiors don’t get much more impressive than this and there are plenty of extras including cruise control, air conditioning, premium Bose sound system with 6-cd autochanger, air suspension, Sat-Nav and automatic folding door mirrors.

The interior is in really nice condition throughout, with only the odd small mark or scuff to be found when you closely examine it. The headlining is Alpaca Grey Alcantara, which is free from any marks or damage.

The vendor states that the vehicle has a new central door lock motor and soft close boot mechanism fitted.

Finished in Tanzanite Blue Metallic paint with an AMG body kit, xenon headlights and AMG wheels, the car looks terrific from every angle and the roof mechanism works smoothly and efficiently.

As this is a 19 year old car, there are a few hairline scratches to the rear, some small scratches around the aerial, a small area of paint peeling on the front spoiler and a few inevitable stone chips here and there. The driver’s door mirror indicator has some condensation, but otherwise the car presents very well indeed.

The vendor states that the vehicle has had two new tyres, and a new rear window seal.

Maintained by Mercedes throughout its life, the car appears to be in excellent mechanical order, having only been serviced a few thousand miles ago.

The owner reports that everything works as it should and that the car drives as you would expect for a vehicle of this class and power.

The vehicle now has a new MOT.

Presented in a fabulous colour, with great service history and in fine condition, this wonderful car offers an exciting and sporting drive, with total comfort and luxury and the added bonus of a convertible roof. 

Does it get any better than that? With such low mileage and in this condition, it's undoubtedly one to watch.

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