2004 Mercedes-Benz SL500 R230

Highlights

• UK-supplied, right-hand drive from new
• Recently serviced with suspension arm and battery replaced in March 2026
• MOT valid until March 2027
• Accompanied by owner's manuals and service book

The Appeal

The R230-generation SL500 married effortless V8 grand touring with the ingenuity of a folding aluminium hardtop, creating a car equally at home as a refined coupé or an open-air roadster. The 2004 model year is particularly notable as the first to receive the 7G-Tronic seven-speed automatic transmission, offering improved power delivery from its 5.0-litre V8. This example is well specified and has benefited from a lengthy period of stable ownership.
The history file includes a main dealer service record from Mercedes-Benz of Macclesfield alongside more recent maintenance invoices. MOT advisories note minor tyre wear on the offside front and a small oil leak, and a few age-related blemishes are visible in the paintwork, but overall this presents as an appealing proposition for those seeking accessible V8 open-top motoring.

Key Information

• Mileage: 60,592 miles, supported by maintenance history
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• MOT status: valid until 16 March 2027
• Technical specs: 5.0-litre V8 petrol, seven-speed automatic
• Paperwork: V5C, owner's manuals, service book, maintenance invoices

Service book:

08/23 - 57,685 miles - Merc Tech Autos

12/20 - 54,150 miles - Mercedes-Benz Macclesfield

12/16 - 45,002 miles - Mercedes-Benz Macclesfield

06/15 - 41,128 miles - Mercedes-Benz Macclesfield

12/13 - 37,380 miles - Mercedes-Benz Manchester

06/12 - 33,131 miles - Mercedes-Benz Manchester

12/10 - 29,109 miles - Mercedes-Benz Manchester

04/09 - 22,437 miles - Mercedes-Benz of Glasgow

04/07 - 14,727 miles - Mercedes-Benz Manchester

03/06 - 4,999 miles - Mercedes-Benz Western Automobile Company

12/05 - 4,348 miles - Mercedes-Benz Western Automobile Company

The Detail

• Serviced in March 2026 at 58,809 miles
• Offside front lower suspension arm replaced in March 2026
• Starter battery (boot-mounted) replaced in March 2026
• MOT advisories note offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit and slight cracking
• MOT advisory notes an oil leak, but not excessive
• A few age-related blemishes visible in the paintwork
• Finished in Brilliant Silver Metallic (744U) over black/anthracite leather (201A)
• Equipped with Active Body Control (ABC) suspension
• Features COMAND navigation, bi-xenon headlamps, and CD changer
• Burred walnut veneer interior trim
• Heated front seats and heated screen wash system
• 17-inch seven-hole star design alloy wheels
• Vario folding aluminium hardtop
• Seven former registered keepers

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