*** Interested parties should note, this vehicle was subject to a CAT N insurance loss in 2018 ***
Highlights
- Popular Brilliant Silver with black leather
- Only five registered keepers
- Service December 2025 with few miles since
- Service history confirms displayed mileage
- Reliable 3.7L V6 and 5spd automatic
- Conventional suspension rather than the ABC system
- BMS modifications completed to address known fire risk
- Retractable hardtop and all electrical features reported fully functional
- Air conditioning re-gassed in May 2026
- MOT valid until December 2026 with no advisories
The Appeal
While the V8-engined cars are naturally very appealing, canny buyers rate the 3.7L V6 SL350 for a wide range of reasons. These cars trade little in performance to their bigger-engined cousins yet offer better economy. Then there’s the simpler suspension set-up and the virtually ‘bulletproof’ reliability of the engine and gearbox.
From its popular Brilliant Silver paintwork to its black leather cabin, this very tidy SL350 looks perfect for some summer road trip driving. We’re told that everything works correctly, including the clever Vario folding hard top and the a/c which has been recently regassed. The service history shows regular attention, with a last visit in December 2025. The car has covered barely 2,000 miles in the intervening months. The current MOT runs to December 2026 with no advisories.
The important BMS modification — addressing a known fire risk on these cars — has been carried out, and a new solenoid has been fitted to resolve a secondary air pump issue. The vendor states the car is mechanically in fine fettle, with a smooth, powerful delivery and a lovely V6 exhaust note. There are cosmetic imperfections to be aware of, including a scratch and dent on the offside rear quarter, some rust on the inner rear arches, and a small rust bubble on the roof. For those seeking an approachable and usable modern classic cruiser, this SL warrants a closer look.
The vendor says:
“Superb to drive. Lovely V6 rumble from the exhaust. Smooth and powerful. No ABC suspension to worry about. A reliable modern classic cruiser.”
Key Information
- Mileage: 106,200 miles indicated (supported by MOT and service records)
- Country of registration: United Kingdom
- Technical inspection status: MOT valid until 22nd December 2026 with no advisories
- Technical specs: 3,724cc M112 V6 petrol, 5G-TRONIC 5spd automatic
- Paperwork: handbooks, service book, V5C
Service history:
- 12/25 - 104,539 miles - Euro Auto Tech
- 11/19 - 97,360 miles - Mr Clutch
- 02/18 - 92,000 miles - Gidea Park Autos
- 08/16 - 82,396 miles - Wheels MOT
- 11/14 - 72,300 miles - Wheels MOT
- 03/13 - 62,854 miles - Motoraid (Mercedes specialist)
- 08/11 - 53,145 miles - Mercedes-Benz Romford
- 12/09 - 44,271 miles - Mercedes-Benz Romford
- 06/07 - 23,384 miles - Mercedes-Benz Romford
- 12/05 - 13,165 miles - Derwent Vehicles
The Detail
- Popular Brilliant Silver metallic with a few points to note in photos
- Dent to offside rear arch as shown
- Scratch and dent present on offside rear quarter
- Touch-up on the boot described by the vendor as bodged
- Rust present on the inside of both rear arches
- Small rust bubble on the roof
- Vario roof working correctly, we are told
- Vendor reports that secondary air pump issue has previously triggered the EML
- We are told that it has never affected driving
- Vendor believes that a recently fitted new solenoid has resolved this
- Seven spoke factory alloys showing some scuffs, kerbing and marks
- Fitted with matching Dunlop tyres
- No structural or other advisories on MOT
- Supplied with wind break as shown
- Black leather interior with slight wear on the driver's seat bolster
- Recent service with few miles since
- Air conditioning regassed in May 2026
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