2002 Mercedes-Benz SL500 R230

Highlights

• Low documented mileage of 43,000 miles
• Very well-maintained with recent service in May 2026
• Only four keepers with current enthusiast keeper since 2010
• Stored inside and used only in dry conditions throughout current ownership
• Supplied with both original keys, manuals, tool kit, first aid kit and tyre inflator
• Current MOT to June 2027 with no advisories
• Attractive Tanzanite Blue metallic with beige leather and walnut veneers

The Appeal

After decades of building SLs, the R230 gave Sport Leicht enthusiasts something genuinely new - the Vario folding hard top roof. It proved so popular that Mercedes’ competitors quickly adopted the idea.

That roof is key to the appeal of the R230, a big, comfortable GT that can be used in all weathers. Not that the current keeper of this smart Tanzanite Blue 2002 SL500 has tested that theory - he bought the car in 2010 and tells us that it has only ever been used in sunny weather and never in the rain. In between, it is safely garage-stored with a cover.

That much is evident from the photos. This is a really well-kept example whose history file tells the same story as the bodywork and interior. There is a run of regular servicing to support the low displayed mileage. It has been worked on irrespective of the sparing use, with the last service in May 2026. The current MOT runs to June 2027 with no advisories.

There are plenty of R2230s about, but few that have been looked after with the evident care and enthusiasm of this nicely specified example.

The vendor says:

“I love this car and have done since 2010. It’s wonderful to drive although I only cruise around in the sunshine. The hood folds up and down perfectly. The colour and trim colour go together so well. I’ve always said, “if it had wings it would fly”! It’s a very powerful car that looks beautiful.”

Key Information

• Mileage: approx 43,000 miles indicated by seller
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• MOT status: valid until 3rd June 2027 with no advisories
• Technical specs: 306bhp 4,966cc V8 petrol, 5G-TRONIC five-speed automatic
• Paperwork: stamped service book, original manuals and documentation, V5C old MOTs, large history file, original dealer PDI, 2 keys

Service history (further details in photos):

• 05/26 - 43,001 miles - S D Jones & Sons
• 05/25 - 41,876 miles - S D Jones & Sons
• 05/23 - 39,455 miles - S D Jones & Sons
• 05/21 - 36,310 miles - S D Jones & Sons
• 10/19 - 31,913 miles - S D Jones & Sons
• 10/17 - 34,283 miles - S D Jones & Sons
• 10/15 - 29,208 miles - S D Jones & Sons
• 10/13 - 26,835 miles - Wrex Racing
• 10/11 - 20,429 miles - Wrex Racing
• 01/09 - 14,155 miles - Mercedes-Benz Workshop
• 06/07 - 7,695 miles - Mercedes-Benz Hampstead
• 08/05 - 4,860 miles - Mercedes-Benz Hampstead
• 02/04 - 2,199 miles - Mercedes-Benz Hampstead

The Detail

• Service and MOT in May 2026
• Suspension work in March 2022 totalling £1,622 as shown in invoices
• Smart Tanzanite Blue metallic paintwork in good condition for age and mileage
• Stone chips and other light marks to note to exterior
• Folding electric roof with operation shown in photos
• Seven spoke 17-inch factory alloys in good overall condition with light marks and scuffs
• Continental tyres fitted
• Space saver spare wheel with compressor as shown
• No structural advisories on MOT
• Beige leather interior in good order with barely any wear to usual high traffic areas
• High specification car with burr walnut veneers and COMAND system
• Vendor reports all functions work correctly with no known faults
• Wood and leather steering wheel
• Well-maintained as detailed above and in photos
• No advisories on MOT

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