2003 Mercedes-Benz R230 SL500 Convertible 5,0L V8

Vinnande bud
17 000 €

Highlights

  • USA title and Dutch Import documentation
  • All duties and VAT have been paid
  • Comes with window sticker and Mercedes-Benz datacard
  • CLEAN CARFAX to confirm damage free history and mileage
  • Full service history available (42 records) + all original manuals and books
  • Last recorded service done, just 1600 miles ago (March 2025, right before export to the Netherlands)
  • Seller can assist with worldwide transport and shipping

The Appeal

The Mercedes-Benz SL500 R230 represents a high point of early 2000s German engineering, combining luxurious grand touring capabilities with impressive performance from its 5.0L V8 engine. 

This particular 2003 example stands out for its comprehensive documentation and meticulous maintenance record. With a clean CARFAX report confirming its damage-free history and verified 79,950-mile odometer reading, this example ticks all of the boxes.
This fine car is accompanied by a complete service history with 42 documented records, including a recent service performed in March 2024, just 1,600 miles ago. All that's left is for the lucky buyer to register the car in Eurpope!

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History and Paperwork

  • 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500 with USA title and Dutch import documentation
  • All duties and VAT have been paid, making it ready for European registration
  • Mercedes-Benz datacard confirming factory specifications
  • Clean CARFAX report confirming damage-free history and verifying the 79,950-mile odometer reading
  • Comprehensive service history with 42 documented records
  • Most recent service performed in March 2024, just 1,600 miles ago
  • Complete with all original manuals and books
  • Two keys provided
  • VIN: WDBSK75F03F034058
Pricing
  • MSRP: $85,990.00
  • Original Shipping Charge: $720
  • Total Retail Price: $86,710.00 
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
  • 221B    SIGN COOLANT/REFUELING - ENGLISH
  • 232       GARAGE DOOR OPENER WITH 284 - 390 MHZ FREQUENCY
  • 236B    WITHOUT CUSTOMER SERVICE - STATION INDEX
  • 264       SHIFTING GATE FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
  • 284       SELECTOR LEVER, WOOD
  • 289       LEATHER STEERING WHEEL WITH TRIM INSERT
  • 349       PREP. FOR EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM
  • 352       COMAND
  • 423       5-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
  • 461       INSTRUMENT WITH MILES IND. AND ENGLISH LEGEND
  • 475       TIRE PRESSURE CONTROL
  • 487       ABC SUSPENSION (ACTIVE BODY CONTROL)
  • 494       U.S. VERSION
  • 524       PAINTWORK - PRESERVATION
  • 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
  • 7XXL    NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA
  • 803       CHANGE OF MODEL YEAR, THE LAST FIGURE SHOWING THE NEW MODEL YEAR
  • 810       PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM
  • 819       CD CHANGER
  • 873       SEAT HEATER FOR LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT SEATS
  • 875       HEATED SCREEN WASH SYSTEM
  • 986       DEVIATING VIN WITH MODEL YEAR
  • 989       IDENTIFICATION LABEL UNDER WINDSHIELD
  • M113   V8-GASOLINE ENGINE M113
  • M50      DISPLACEMENT 5.0 LITER
  • N52      CONTROL CODE BREMEN PLANT
  • N60      CONTROL CODE BREMEN PLANT
  • N79      CONTROL CODE BREMEN PLANT
  • U27      OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE IN CHROME
  • U44      LUGGAGE NET SET IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT (3-PIECE) 

Safety

  • Illuminated emergency interior trunk release
  • Pop-up roll bar
  • Adjustable seat-mounted 3-point front shoulder belts w/height adjustment & emergency tensioning retractors
  • Door mounted head & body side-impact airbags
  • Babysmart automatic child seat recognition system
  • Driver & front passenger front airbag supplemental restraint system
  • Sensotronic brake control
  • Brake assist system (applies full braking pwr automatically when needed)
  • Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
  • Automatic slip control (ASR)
  • Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

Interior

  • Tele-Aid inc: 24-hour contact w/Mercedes Benz for emergency aid, information, roadside assistance
  • Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors
  • Rearview mirror w/auto-dimming feature
  • Bose sound system w/AudioPilot inc: anti-theft-coded AM/FM stereo/weather band radio & CD player/CD-ROM drive, CD changer controls, (8) speakers, navigation system & COMMAND system
  • Rear window defroster
  • Automatic dual zone climate control inc: dust filter, residual-heat REST mode
  • Anti-theft alarm system w/starter interlock & tow-away protection
  • Cruise control
  • Dual reading lamps
  • Universal integrated garage door opener
  • Remote illuminated entry
  • Selective/programmable locking/unlocking
  • Remote keyless entry-inc: doors, trunk release, (4) inside storage compartments, window closing
  • Pwr door locks w/central locking system
  • Pwr windows w/express-down control & 1-touch up/down for all windows
  • Multi-function steering wheel
  • Pwr tilt/telescoping steering column
  • Parcel net in right footwell
  • Velour carpeting & floor mats
  • Refrigerated/climate controlled glove-box & armrest storage
  • Dual retractable cup holders
  • Hand-polished wood trim on console & doors
  • Hand-fitted leather seat trim, head restraints, dash, console, doors, armrests, roll bar, rear cabin panels, steering wheel & shift knob
  • 12-way pwr/heated front bucket seats w/3-position memory & lumbar support

Exterior

  • Dual aero-blade windshield wipers w/heated parking position & infrared rain sensor
  • Dual heated pwr mirrors w/3-position memory & auto dimming driver mirror
  • Red rear foglamp
  • Auto-on Xenon front foglamps
  • Auto-on Xenon high intensity discharge low-beam headlamps w/halogen high-beams & heated washers
  • Attachable mesh wind deflector
  • Electrically hydraulic retractable aluminum hardtop

Mechanical

  • Brake assist system (applies full braking pwr automatically when needed)
  • Electronic brake control
  • Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
  • Front cross-drilled/rear ventilated disc brakes
  • Rack & pinion vehicle-speed-sensitive pwr steering
  • 17" x 8.5" 7-spoke aluminum wheels
  • Compact spare tire
  • P255/45WR17 all-season high-performance tires
  • Active Body Control (ABC) inc: coil spring & electronically controlled hydraulic cylinder w/gas pressurized shock absorber at each wheel
  • Independent 4-link front/5-arm rear suspension w/anti-dive technology
  • Fully electronic ignition system w/knock sensor timing control
  • Rear wheel drive
  • Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
  • Automatic slip control (ASR)
  • 5-speed automatic transmission
  • 5.0L SOHC SMPI 24-valve V8 engine
 
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BEFORE YOU BUY 
This sale is subject to the Car & Classic Terms and Conditions. By bidding and/or making an offer, you also agree to the following: 
✓ The seller of this vehicle is registered as a business seller. And you are covered by Car & Classic’s Terms and Conditions. 
✓ We request that a non-refundable fee be paid if you are the lucky winning bidder at auction or if your offer is accepted. Please refer to our helpful FAQs and T&Cs for specific rates. 
✓ This vehicle is “Sold As Seen”, on an “As Is Where Is’ basis and without warranty. Photos and descriptions are solely for guidance purposes and it's customary to carry out a full inspection of the vehicle prior to purchase for your own peace of mind. 
✓ VAT is included in the buyer's fee. VAT may or may not be included in the final bid or offer price, as specified in the listing. 
✓ We want a smooth transaction just as much as you do and as such we run all UK-registered cars and motorbikes for sale on Car & Classic through an online HPI check to verify that they show no insurance database markers for damage or theft, and have no finance owing, allowing you to bid with confidence. 
✓ We also  check whether vehicles are recorded as being written off as part of an insurance total loss claim at the time an advert is placed and we helpfully provide write-off category labels (Cat C/D/S/N) for your assistance, the presence or absence of a label does not guarantee the vehicle’s status and  it's always worthwhile carrying out your own full vehicle history check before making an offer. 
✓ Buyers are responsible for vehicle collection 
or delivery. Importing vehicles may result in additional customs duties and import taxes so it's worth checking beforehand. It is the bidders responsibility to confirm import eligibility prior to purchase. 
Vinnande bud
17 000 €
Såld

Auktionsdetaljer

  • År2003
  • MärkeMercedes
  • ModellSL Class
  • FärgSilver
  • Mätarställning79,950 Mil (UK)
  • Motorvolym4998cc
  • VäxellådaAutomat, 5 växlar
  • StyrpositionVänsterstyrd
  • BränsletypBensin
  • SäljartypHandlare
  • OrtSchiedam
  • LandNederländerna
  • Auktionen slutar

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