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Pre-bids

2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500 R230

Highlights

  • Desirable SL2 AMG Sport Package, SL3 Comfort Package and Panorama Roof specification
  • Clean Carfax with 84 maintenance records confirming a damage-free history
  • Recently serviced, including new front struts earlier this year
  • Accompanied by its original window sticker and Mercedes-Benz datacard
  • All import duties and VAT have been paid

The Appeal

The R230-generation SL500 married Mercedes-Benz's refined 5.0-litre V8 with the clever electrohydraulic retractable hardtop that set the standard for luxury roadsters of its era. This example is particularly well specified, combining the SL2 AMG Sport Package, with its AMG body styling and 18-inch staggered alloy wheels, alongside the SL3 Comfort Package's ventilated multi-contour seats and the sought-after Panoramic glass vario-roof.
Finished in Amber Red Metallic over Beige leather, this SL500 was delivered new in the United States and comes supported by a Clean Carfax report listing 84 service records, confirming both its damage-free past and the authenticity of its 113,982-mile odometer reading. The service trail shows regular attention at Mercedes-Benz dealerships and marque specialists throughout its life, from Centennial Imports in Pensacola during its Florida years to Mercedes-Benz of College Station in Texas more recently.
Now imported to the Netherlands with all duties and VAT paid, this SL500 is ready for its next chapter. The seller can also assist with worldwide transport and shipping.

Key Information

  • Mileage: 113,982 miles (supported by Clean Carfax with 84 service records)
  • Country of registration: USA (imported to the Netherlands)
  • Technical inspection status: not stated
  • Technical specs: 5.0-litre V8 petrol, five-speed automatic, rear-wheel drive, Active Body Control suspension
  • Paperwork: USA title, Dutch import documentation, original window sticker, Mercedes-Benz datacard, Clean Carfax report
  • EU customs duties and VAT have been paid
  • VIN: WDBSK75FX3F018305

This vehicle is sold with its original US Title. Please note that it has not yet been road-registered or safety- inspected within the EU. As a US-market vehicle, it is offered without a European Certificate of Conformity (COC). Registration will likely require Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) or National Homologation, depending on your country. We recommend checking your local regulations prior to purchase.
Extra option that come with this car (from factory):

Factory Optional Equipment – 2003 MSRP
  • SL2 Sport Package – $5,100
  • Code 772 – AMG Styling Package
  • Code 790 – 18-inch AMG 5-spoke staggered alloy wheels
  • AMG-designed front air dam
  • AMG side skirts
  • AMG rear apron
  • High-performance staggered tires
  • SL3 Comfort Package – $1,520
  • Code 401 – Active ventilated front seats
  • Code 404 – Driver multi-contour seat
  • Code 405 – Passenger multi-contour seat
  • Panorama Roof with Sunshade – $1,800
  • Code 415 – Panoramic glass vario-roof
  • Parktronic Parking Assist – $1,035
  • Code 220 – PARKTRONIC system, front and rear parking sensors
  • KEYLESS-GO – $1,015
  • Code 889 – KEYLESS-GO keyless entry/start system
  • SL1 Wood Package – $840
  • Code 284 – Wood/leather selector lever
  • Code 289 – Wood/leather steering wheel
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System – $630
  • Code 475 – Tire pressure monitoring system

Total factory optional equipment: $11,940

Service history (84 service records):
03/26/2026 – Bay Area Auto, Webster, TX
  • Vehicle serviced
  • Front strut(s) replaced

12/11/2025 – Mercedes-Benz of College Station, College Station, TX – 113,844 miles
  • Vehicle serviced
  • Maintenance inspection completed
  • Battery replaced


11/01/2025 – Mercedes-Benz of College Station, College Station, TX – 113,749 miles
  • Vehicle serviced
  • Maintenance inspection completed
  • Fluids checked
  • Oil and filter changed
  • Vehicle washed/detailed

10/02/2025 – Mercedes-Benz of College Station, College Station, TX – 113,678 miles
  • Vehicle serviced
  • Maintenance inspection completed
  • Vehicle washed/detailed

05/30/2025 – Autowerks, College Station, TX – 113,442 miles
  • Vehicle serviced
  • Power steering fluid flushed/changed

03/28/2025 – Mercedes-Benz of College Station, College Station, TX – 113,305 miles
  • Vehicle serviced
  • Maintenance inspection completed
  • Vehicle washed/detailed

08/21/2024 – Mercedes-Benz of College Station, College Station, TX – 112,607 miles
  • Vehicle serviced
  • Maintenance inspection completed
  • Oil and filter changed
  • Tire condition and pressure checked
  • Vehicle washed/detailed

07/12/2023 – Mercedes-Benz of College Station, College Station, TX – 111,027 miles
  • Vehicle serviced
  • Maintenance inspection completed
  • A/C refrigerant recharged
  • Brakes checked
  • Brake fluid flushed/changed
  • Oil and filter changed
  • Vehicle washed/detailed

04/05/2023 – Mercedes-Benz of College Station, College Station, TX – 110,676 miles
  • Vehicle serviced
  • Maintenance inspection completed
  • Vehicle washed/detailed

12/21/2022 – Mercedes-Benz of College Station, College Station, TX – 109,328 miles
  • Vehicle serviced

11/16/2022 – Mercedes-Benz of College Station, College Station, TX – 109,327 miles
  • Vehicle serviced
  • Maintenance inspection completed
  • Brakes checked
  • Brake fluid flushed/changed
  • Brake system bled
  • Electrical system checked
  • Traction control system checked

08/15/2022 – Mercedes-Benz of College Station, College Station, TX – 108,753 miles
  • Vehicle serviced
  • Maintenance inspection completed
  • Grille replaced/repaired

09/24/2021 – Mercedes-Benz of College Station, College Station, TX – 107,077 miles
  • Vehicle serviced
  • Fluids checked
  • Oil and filter changed

07/12/2021 – Mercedes-Benz of College Station, College Station, TX – 106,444 miles
  • Vehicle serviced
  • Maintenance inspection completed

06/12/2021 – Mercedes-Benz of College Station, College Station, TX – 106,105 miles
  • Vehicle serviced
  • Vehicle washed/detailed

05/13/2021 – Mercedes-Benz of College Station, College Station, TX – 106,102 miles
  • Vehicle serviced
  • Maintenance inspection completed
  • Battery replaced
  • Oil and filter changed
  • Rear brake rotor(s) replaced
  • Vehicle washed/detailed

04/03/2020 – Midas, College Station, TX – 104,535 miles
  • Vehicle serviced
  • Maintenance inspection completed
  • Safety inspection performed

01/06/2016 – Autowerks, College Station, TX – 88,765 miles
  • Vehicle serviced

11/19/2015 – Mercedes-Benz of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City, OK – 88,219 miles
  • Vehicle serviced
  • Four wheel alignment performed

06/25/2015 – Mercedes-Benz of Clear Lake, Webster, TX – 86,359 miles
  • Vehicle serviced
  • Maintenance inspection completed
  • Recommended maintenance performed
  • Electrical system checked
  • Engine checked

12/09/2014 – AUTOWORKS / Autowerks, College Station, TX – 84,537 miles
  • Vehicle serviced

12/05/2014 – Midas, College Station, TX – 84,479 miles
  • Vehicle serviced
  • Alignment performed
  • Control arm(s) replaced
  • Fluids checked
  • Four wheel alignment performed
  • Lower ball joint(s) replaced
  • Power steering pump replaced
  • Rear shock absorber(s) replaced
  • Shock absorber(s) replaced
  • Steering/suspension checked
  • Strut(s) replaced

08/04/2014 – College Station Ford Lincoln, College Station, TX – 83,916 miles
  • Vehicle serviced
  • Maintenance inspection completed
  • Drivability/performance checked

09/17/2013 – Autoworks / Autowerks, College Station, TX – 82,555 miles
  • Vehicle serviced

09/02/2013 – Autowerks, College Station, TX – 81,804 miles
  • Vehicle serviced
  • Wiring repaired

07/05/2013 – Valvoline Express Care, College Station, TX
  • Vehicle serviced
  • Safety inspection performed

07/01/2013 – Valvoline Express Care, College Station, TX – 81,385 miles
  • Vehicle serviced
  • Turn signal bulb(s) replaced

06/25/2013 – Autowerks, College Station, TX – Mileage not reported
  • Vehicle serviced
  • Shift linkage checked

05/09/2013 – Alex Rodriguez Mercedes-Benz, League City, TX – 81,132 miles
  • Vehicle serviced
  • Maintenance inspection completed
  • Glass checked
  • Trim checked
  • Vehicle washed/detailed

02/06/2013 – Mercedes-Benz of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City, OK – 79,934 miles
  • Vehicle serviced

01/31/2013 – Mercedes-Benz of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City, OK – 79,089 miles
  • Vehicle serviced
  • Recommended maintenance performed
  • Alternator replaced
  • Engine mount(s) replaced
  • Transmission mount(s) replaced

01/28/2013 – AutoNation Chevrolet Waco, Waco, TX – 78,726 miles
  • Vehicle serviced

10/15/2012 – Alex Rodriguez Mercedes-Benz, League City, TX – 78,120 miles
  • Vehicle serviced
  • Maintenance inspection completed
  • Electrical system checked

09/13/2012 – College Station Nissan, College Station, TX – 76,942 miles
  • Vehicle serviced
  • Four tires balanced
  • Vibration checked

08/31/2012 – Alex Rodriguez Mercedes-Benz, League City, TX – 76,730 miles
  • Vehicle serviced
  • Maintenance inspection completed
  • Electrical system checked

08/21/2012 – Alex Rodriguez Mercedes-Benz, League City, TX – 76,363 miles
  • Vehicle serviced
  • Brakes checked
  • Electrical system checked
  • Four wheel alignment performed
  • Glass checked
  • Trim checked

08/14/2012 – College Station Nissan, College Station, TX – 75,850 miles
  • Vehicle serviced

08/09/2012 – Alex Rodriguez Mercedes-Benz, League City, TX – 75,659 miles
  • Vehicle serviced
  • Maintenance inspection completed
  • Brakes checked
  • Glass checked
  • Trim checked

03/30/2012 – Centennial Imports, Pensacola, FL – 73,469 miles
  • Vehicle serviced

02/03/2012 – Centennial Imports, Pensacola, FL – 73,237 miles
  • Vehicle serviced
  • Maintenance inspection completed
  • Engine serviced

11/03/2011 – Centennial Imports, Pensacola, FL – 72,716 miles
  • Vehicle serviced
  • Recommended maintenance performed
  • Electrical system checked
  • Engine idle/timing adjusted
  • Engine serviced
  • Steering/suspension lubricated
  • Two tires balanced
  • Two tires mounted
  • Two tires replaced
  • Vehicle washed/detailed

06/14/2011 – Centennial Imports, Pensacola, FL – 71,250 miles
  • Vehicle serviced
  • Front strut(s) replaced
  • Steering/suspension lubricated

02/17/2011 – Centennial Imports, Pensacola, FL
  • Vehicle serviced
  • Electrical system checked
  • Steering/suspension lubricated
  • Trim repaired

10/29/2010 – Centennial Imports, Pensacola, FL – 68,419 miles
  • Vehicle serviced
  • Electrical system checked
  • Trim repaired

08/17/2010 – Centennial Imports, Pensacola, FL – 66,392 miles
  • Vehicle serviced
  • Brakes serviced

08/02/2010 – Centennial Imports, Pensacola, FL – 66,132 miles
  • Vehicle serviced
  • Battery/charging system checked
  • Battery replaced
  • Electrical system checked
  • Steering/suspension lubricated
  • Vehicle washed/detailed

05/25/2010 – Centennial Imports, Pensacola, FL – 65,892 miles
  • Vehicle serviced

05/07/2010 – Centennial Imports, Pensacola, FL – 65,590 miles
  • Vehicle serviced
  • Electrical system checked

02/09/2010 – Centennial Imports, Pensacola, FL – 64,964 miles
  • Vehicle serviced
  • Automatic transmission serviced
  • Engine serviced
  • Trim repaired
  • Vehicle washed/detailed

10/16/2009 – Centennial Imports, Pensacola, FL – 60,886 miles
  • Vehicle serviced
  • Recommended maintenance performed
  • Air filter replaced
  • Battery replaced
  • Brakes serviced
  • Electrical system checked
  • Engine serviced
  • Fuel filter replaced
  • Steering/suspension lubricated
  • Two tires balanced
  • Two tires mounted
  • Two tires replaced

07/13/2009 – Centennial Imports, Pensacola, FL – 59,138 miles
  • Vehicle serviced
  • Maintenance inspection completed
  • VIN glass etching performed
  • Vehicle washed/detailed

06/24/2009 – Centennial Imports, Pensacola, FL – 58,918 miles
  • Vehicle serviced
  • Recommended maintenance performed
  • A/C system flushed
  • Electrical system checked
  • Front strut(s) replaced
  • Steering/suspension checked
  • Trim repaired

05/29/2009 – Centennial Imports, Pensacola, FL – 57,303 miles
  • Vehicle serviced
  • Battery replaced
  • Convertible top operation checked
  • Convertible top adjusted
  • Electrical system checked
  • Oil and filter changed
  • Tire repaired
  • Vehicle washed/detailed

02/16/2009 – Centennial Imports, Pensacola, FL – 56,886 miles
  • Vehicle serviced
  • Tire repaired
  • Trim repaired
  • Vehicle washed/detailed

11/13/2008 – Centennial Imports, Pensacola, FL
  • Vehicle serviced
  • Vehicle washed/detailed

09/26/2008 – Centennial Imports, Pensacola, FL
  • Vehicle serviced
  • Front strut(s) replaced
  • Power steering system bled
  • Vehicle washed/detailed

07/31/2008 – Centennial Imports, Pensacola, FL
  • Vehicle serviced
  • Brake fluid reservoir replaced/repaired
  • Exhaust system checked
  • High mount brake light assembly replaced
  • Valve body replaced
  • Vehicle washed/detailed

06/27/2008 – Centennial Imports, Pensacola, FL
  • Vehicle serviced
  • Deck/tailgate lock actuator replaced
  • Electrical system checked
  • Four tires balanced
  • Four tires mounted
  • Tire(s) balanced
  • Vehicle washed/detailed

05/29/2008 – Centennial Imports, Pensacola, FL
  • Vehicle serviced
  • Electrical system checked
  • Vehicle washed/detailed

02/13/2008 – Centennial Imports, Pensacola, FL
  • Vehicle serviced
  • Recommended maintenance performed
  • Antifreeze/coolant flushed/changed
  • Brake fluid flushed/changed
  • Electrical system checked
  • Front wiper blades/refills replaced
  • One wheel replaced
  • Tire pressure sensor replaced
  • Vehicle washed/detailed

10/31/2007 – Centennial Imports, Pensacola, FL
  • Vehicle serviced
  • Battery replaced
  • Vehicle washed/detailed

10/17/2007 – Centennial Imports, Pensacola, FL
  • Vehicle serviced
  • Electrical system checked

10/03/2007 – Centennial Imports, Pensacola, FL
  • Vehicle serviced
  • Computer(s) checked
  • Convertible top operation checked
  • Vehicle washed/detailed

09/13/2007 – Centennial Imports, Pensacola, FL
  • Vehicle serviced
  • Alignment performed
  • Electrical system checked
  • Trim repaired

08/29/2007 – Centennial Imports, Pensacola, FL
  • Vehicle serviced
  • Electrical system checked

08/14/2007 – Centennial Imports, Pensacola, FL
  • Vehicle serviced

06/04/2007 – Centennial Imports, Pensacola, FL
  • Vehicle serviced
  • Electrical system checked
  • Oil and filter changed
  • Seat or seat upholstery repaired

05/08/2007 – Centennial Imports, Pensacola, FL
  • Vehicle serviced
  • Electrical system checked


04/17/2007 – Centennial Imports, Pensacola, FL
  • Vehicle serviced


04/04/2007 – Centennial Imports, Pensacola, FL
  • Vehicle serviced
  • Electrical system checked
  • Trim repaired


03/06/2007 – Centennial Imports, Pensacola, FL
  • Vehicle serviced
  • Recommended maintenance performed
  • A/C system flushed
  • Engine serviced
  • Oil and filter changed
  • Power steering system bled
  • Steering/suspension checked
  • Steering/suspension lubricated
  • Vehicle washed/detailed

11/21/2006 – Centennial Imports, Pensacola, FL
  • Vehicle serviced
  • Trunk adjusted

11/09/2006 – Centennial Imports, Pensacola, FL
  • Vehicle serviced
  • Vehicle washed/detailed

09/18/2006 – Centennial Imports, Pensacola, FL
  • Vehicle serviced
  • Electrical system checked
  • Engine serviced
  • Seat(s) checked
  • Sunvisor(s) replaced/repaired
  • Trim repaired

08/31/2006 – Centennial Imports, Pensacola, FL
  • Vehicle serviced
  • Engine serviced

08/09/2006 – Centennial Imports, Pensacola, FL
  • Vehicle serviced

07/25/2006 – Mercedes-Benz of Knoxville, Knoxville, TN
  • Vehicle serviced
  • Alternator replaced
  • Cabin air filter replaced/cleaned

07/12/2006 – Centennial Imports, Pensacola, FL
  • Vehicle serviced
  • A/C refrigerant recharged
  • A/C system serviced
  • Electrical system checked
  • Steering/suspension lubricated

06/14/2006 – Centennial Imports, Pensacola, FL
  • Vehicle serviced
  • Pre-delivery inspection completed
  • Electrical system checked

01/05/2006 – Centennial Imports, Pensacola, FL
  • Vehicle serviced
  • Four tires balanced
  • Four tires mounted
  • Tire(s) balanced


12/21/2005 – Centennial Imports, Pensacola, FL
  • Vehicle serviced
  • A/C refrigerant recharged
  • A/C system serviced
  • Battery/charging system checked
  • Electrical system checked
  • Steering/suspension lubricated

01/15/2005 – Quality Imports, Inc., Fort Walton Beach, FL – 23,725 miles
  • Vehicle serviced
  • Recommended maintenance performed
  • A/C system checked
  • Anti-theft/keyless remote(s) replaced
  • Drivability/performance checked
  • Engine/powertrain computer/module checked
  • Engine/powertrain computer/module reprogrammed
  • Four wheel alignment performed
  • Front wiper blades/refills replaced
  • Fuel injection system flushed/serviced
  • Purge flow sensor replaced
  • Safety inspection performed
  • Two wheel alignment performed


Factory option list:
SAFETY
  • Illuminated emergency interior trunk release
  • Pop-up roll bar
  • Adjustable seat-mounted 3-point front shoulder belts with 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 power automatically when needed)
  • Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
  • Automatic slip control (ASR)
  • Anti-lock brake system (ABS)


INTERIOR
  • Tele-Aid including 24-hour contact with Mercedes-Benz for emergency aid, information and roadside assistance
  • Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors
  • Rearview mirror with auto-dimming feature
  • Bose sound system with AudioPilot including:
  • Anti-theft-coded AM/FM stereo/weather band radio
  • CD player/CD-ROM drive
  • CD changer controls
  • 8 speakers
  • Navigation system
  • COMAND system
  • Rear window defroster
  • Automatic dual-zone climate control including dust filter and residual-heat REST mode
  • Anti-theft alarm system with 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 including doors, trunk release, 4 inside storage compartments and window closing
  • Power door locks with central locking system
  • Power windows with express-down control & 1-touch up/down for all windows
  • Multi-function steering wheel
  • Power tilt/telescoping steering column
  • Parcel net in right footwell
  • Velour carpeting & floor mats
  • Illuminated/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 power/heated front bucket seats with 3-position memory & lumbar support


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


MECHANICAL
  • Brake assist system (applies full braking power automatically when needed)
  • Sensotronic brake control
  • Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
  • Front cross-drilled/rear ventilated disc brakes
  • Rack & pinion vehicle-speed-sensitive power steering
  • 17" x 8.5" 7-spoke aluminum wheels
  • Compact spare tire
  • P255/45WR17 all-season high-performance tires
  • Active Body Control (ABC), including:
  • Coil spring
  • Electronically controlled hydraulic cylinder
  • Gas-pressurized shock absorber at each wheel
  • Independent 4-link front/5-arm rear suspension with anti-dive technology
  • Fully electronic ignition system with 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

Mercedes-Benz datacard information:
Interior LEATHER - BEIGE (205A)
Paint 1 AMBER RED METALLIC (548U)
Code Description
200A LEATHER
212B OP. INSTRUCT. AND MAINT. BOOKLET-ENGL. FOR USA/CAN
220 PARKTRONIC SYSTEM (PTS)
221B SIGN COOLANT/REFUELING - ENGLISH
231 GARAGE DOOR OPENER
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
401 SINGLE SEATS
404 MULTI-CONTOUR SEAT, FRONT LEFT
405 MULTI-CONTOUR SEAT, FRONT RIGHT
415 HARDTOP (WITHOUT ROADSTER TOP)
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
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
733 CENTER CONSOLE IN GLASS FIBER SILVER
772 AMG STYLING PACKAGE-FRONT SPOILER, SIDE SKIRT
790 18" AMG SPOKED WHEELS WITH MIXED TIRES
7XXL NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA
802 AEJ 01/1/X
810 PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM
819 CD CHANGER
875 HEATED SCREEN WASH SYSTEM
889 KEYLESS - GO
M113 V8-GASOLINE ENGINE M113
M50 DISPLACEMENT 5.0 LITER
U27 OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE IN CHROME
U44 LUGGAGE NET SET IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT (3-PIECE)

The Detail

  • Front struts replaced in March 2026
  • Battery replaced in December 2025
  • Oil and filter changed in November 2025
  • Power steering fluid flushed in May 2025
  • Multiple maintenance inspections completed throughout 2025 at Mercedes-Benz of College Station
  • Oil and filter changed and tyre condition checked in August 2024
  • A/C refrigerant recharged, brake fluid flushed and oil changed in July 2023
  • Brake system inspected and bled in November 2022
  • Engine mounts and transmission mounts replaced in January 2013
  • SL2 AMG Sport Package with AMG front spoiler, side skirts, rear apron and 18-inch AMG staggered alloy wheels
  • SL3 Comfort Package with active ventilated and multi-contour front seats
  • Panoramic glass vario-roof with sunshade
  • Parktronic parking assist, KEYLESS-GO and tyre pressure monitoring system
  • Bose sound system with COMAND navigation
  • Electrohydraulic retractable aluminium hardtop
  • Sensotronic brake control with cross-drilled front and ventilated rear discs
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Auction Details

  • Year2003
  • MakeMercedes
  • ModelSL Class
  • ColourRed
  • Odometer113,982 Miles
  • Engine size5000cc
  • TransmissionAutomatic, 5 speed
  • Steering positionLeft Hand Drive
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Seller TypeTrade
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
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