2005 Mercedes-Benz SL350 R230 - 39k miles

Highlights

• Mileage of 38,579 miles, supported by MOT history
• Advisory-free MOT valid until June 2027
• Desirable pre-facelift 3.7-litre variant with conventional coil-spring suspension
• Recent mechanical work, including brakes, alternator and gearbox service
• Accompanied by owner's manuals, service book and recent invoices
• Same family ownership since 2006

The Appeal

The pre-facelift Mercedes-Benz SL350 R230 occupies a sweet spot within the SL-Class hierarchy. Its 3.7-litre V6 and conventional coil-spring suspension, fitted in place of the complex Active Body Control hydraulic system found on V8 and V12 variants, make it the most mechanically straightforward R230 to own and maintain. Paired with Bruno Sacco's elegant pre-facelift styling and the Vario folding metal roof, it offers a refined grand touring experience with fewer long-term ownership concerns than its more powerful siblings.

This Obsidian Black example was delivered new to the UK in April 2005 and shows 38,579 miles on the odometer, a figure supported by its MOT history. It is finished with a black and anthracite leather interior and comes well-specified with features including COMAND navigation, the Parktronic system, xenon headlamps and heated electrically adjustable seats.

Maintenance in recent years has been attentive, with significant mechanical work carried out in March 2022, a further oil service in June 2025, and a fresh alternator and batteries fitted earlier this month. The car now holds an advisory-free MOT valid until June 2027. Some bubbling is visible on the alloy wheels, and prospective buyers can review the photographs for a full impression of its current condition.

Key Information

• Mileage: 38,579 miles, supported by MOT history
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• MOT status: advisory-free, valid until June 2027
• Technical specs: 3.7-litre naturally aspirated V6 (M112), 242 bhp and 350 Nm of torque, five-speed automatic, rear-wheel drive
• Paperwork: owner's manuals, service book, V5C, MOT certificate and recent invoices

The Detail

• Visited Hart Motors in June 2026 at 38,509 miles, with both batteries and the alternator replaced
• Oil and filter service carried out in June 2025 at 38,203 miles
• Extensive mechanical work completed in March 2022 at 37,849 miles, including rear brake callipers, rear discs and pads, front pads, SBC brake pump, four tyres, oil filter, 12 spark plugs, air, fuel and pollen filters, a gearbox service and a full valet
• COMAND navigation, Parktronic, dual-zone climate control and CD changer
• Electrically adjustable and heated front seats with three-position memory
• Xenon headlamps and electric folding mirrors
• Aluminium interior trim
• Vario folding metal roof
• 17-inch seven-spoke alloy wheels with some bubbling visible
• Finished in Obsidian Black (197U) with black/anthracite leather interior (201A)

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