Description
This car's real showstopper is the paperwork see the binder pictured. Every service, maintenance record, invoice and MOT from new is in there. You won't find an SL with a more complete history see it for yourself at viewing.
This is the later, facelift SL500 the more desirable R230. Obsidian black over black leather, 19-inch alloys. 2 keys.
Servicing: Mercedes main dealer up to 72k miles, then trusted independent specialists since. Last serviced just 1,500 miles ago.
Service Intervals:
23,210 miles - Nov 2009 - Mercedes-Benz Retail Group, New Malden
34,281 miles - Jun 2010 - Mercedes-Benz Retail Group, Epsom
40,399 miles - Jul 2011 - L A Autoservices, Bedford (major service)
49,783 miles - Feb 2012 - L A Autoservices, Bedford
52,435 miles - Feb 2013 - Sytner / Cruickshank Motors, Milton Keynes (major service)
55,740 miles - Jan 2014 - Lancaster, West Thurrock
58,302 miles - Jan 2015 - Lancaster, West Thurrock (major service)
61,245 miles - Jan 2016 - Lancaster, West Thurrock
64,381 miles - Jan 2017 - Lancaster, West Thurrock
67,279 miles - Jan 2018 - Lancaster, West Thurrock
69,893 miles - Jan 2019 - Lancaster Luxury Vehicles, West Thurrock (major service)
72,149 miles - Jan 2020 - Lancaster Luxury Vehicles, West Thurrock
83,350 miles - Feb 2024 - Mercanix, Bracknell
91,689 miles - Mar 2025 - Mercanix, Bracknell (major service)
97,032 miles - Apr 2026 - Mobile Benz Tech, Reading (most recent)
Most recent work includes: Engine mounts replaced - Auxiliary belt and pulleys renewed - Full set of Continental tyres
Bodywork is excellent throughout. The roof operates smoothly with no leaks and a bone dry boot all winter. ABC suspension is fully operational. The car drives exactly as an SL 500 should.
The only thing I'd point out is that the alloys would benefit from a slight refurb.
Viewings welcomed and encouraged.