• Year of manufacture 
    2/2003
  • Mileage 
    22 500 mi / 36 211 km
  • Car type 
    Convertible / Roadster
  • Electric windows
    Yes
    Climate control
    Yes
    Airbags
    Yes
    ABS
    Yes
    ESP
    Yes
  • Drive 
    LHD
  • Condition 
    Used
  • Metallic 
    Yes
  • Interior colour 
    Beige
  • Interior brand colour 
    Beige
  • Number of doors 
    2
  • Number of seats 
    2
  • Location
    Netherlands
  • Exterior colour 
    Black
  • Gearbox 
    Automatic
  • Performance 
    225 kW / 306 PS / 302 BHP
  • Drivetrain 
    2wd
  • Fuel type 
    Petrol
  • Urban fuel consumption  
    19 L/100km / 12 L/100miles
  • Extra urban fuel consumption 
    9 L/100km / 6 L/100miles
  • Fuel consumption combined 
    13 L/100km / 8 L/100miles
  • Carbon dioxide emissions combined 
    281 G/100km / 175 G/100miles

Description

General information
Model range: Oct 2001 - May 2006
Model code: R230
Registration number: TS-212-X

Technical information
Torque: 460 Nm
Number of cylinders: 8
Engine capacity: 4.966 cc
Transmission: 5 gears, Automatic
Fuel tank: 80 litres
Drive: Rear wheel drive
Acceleration (0-100 kph): 6,3 s
Top speed: 250 km/h

Measures
Wheelbase: 256 cm

Weights
Empty weight: 1.843 kg
Carrying capacity: 252 kg
GVW: 2.095 kg

Environment
Emission class: Euro 3

Maintenance
APK (MOT): tested until 09/2022

= More options and accessories =

- Adjustable steering wheel
- Alarm system Class III
- Alloy wheels (17")
- Automatically dimming rear mirror
- Automatic dimming exterior mirrors
- Cruise control
- Door mirrors in colour of body
- Electrically adjustable door mirrors
- Electrically adjustable front seat with memory
- Electrically operated front and rear windows
- Electronic brakeforce distribution
- Front central armrest
- Front fog lights
- Front head airbags
- Front side airbags
- Heated door mirrors
- Heated seat
- Leather gearstick
- Leather steering wheel
- Lumbar supports
- Navigation system
- Onboard computer
- Parking sensors
- Passenger airbag
- Rain sensor
- Rear head airbags
- Remote central locking
- Speed-dependent power steering
- Windscreen
- Wood inlay
- Xenon lighting

= Remarks =

The R230 was a huge step forward compared to its predecessor, the R129. The SL enthusiasts also call this model the Concorde moment for the Mercedes-Benz SL. Someone must have thought so too when this extremely tasteful copy was ordered new in the United States.

The car was ordered in this timelessly beautiful color scheme consisting of a black metallic paint and a beige leather interior. This specific SL is also equipped with the full leather interior, so the top of the dashboard is also covered with leather. The car is also equipped with a 5.0 liter V8 engine, which in this case is coupled to a five-speed automatic transmission. The car has only 22,500 miles on the clock and is in absolute mint condition.

The bodywork looks perfect. All fits are correct and the fully electric convertible top closes just as well as on the day the car was delivered new. The black paint is in absolute top condition, apart from some very light traces of use. The SL stands on beautiful chrome-plated five-spoke rims that match the luxurious look of the car.

The engine is more than sufficiently powerful under all conditions. The V8 delivers 460 newton meters from 4,700 rpm and no less than 306 hp at 5,600 rpm. You will understand that this engine makes light work of this wonderful open tourer. The driving experience of the SL can even be described as luxurious. The SL500 is not a pure sports car but a real Gran tourer. Or as the Germans even describe it so beautifully, this car is all about the "Wohlfühlen". The adjustable chassis contributes to this to a large extent.

There is no other way, because the inside of the car is also an oasis of luxury. It starts when you get in where the full leather interior is the first thing you see. Then you will see the Command system which was extremely advanced for the time. The counters are equipped with digital screens, which was unheard of at the time. In addition, the SL naturally has a multifunction steering wheel, heated seats, bluetooth audio, xenon, rain and light sensor, electrically adjustable seats and mirrors with memory function and a plethora of other options.

Finally, this SL500 comes complete with a full board folder and a set of spare keys. Thanks to the low mileage, you can enjoy this beautiful piece of German engineering for decades to come. Along the way, you'll enjoy a driving experience that modern cars simply can't offer anymore, yet is more than sufficiently modern. In short, a beautiful SL500 with a very low mileage in a beautiful color scheme.

Gallery Aaldering is Europe’s leading Classic Cars specialist since 1975! Always 400 Classic and Sportscars in stock, please visit www.gallery-aaldering.com for the current stock list (all offered cars are available in our showroom) and further information. We are located near the German border, 95 km from Düsseldorf and 90 km from Amsterdam. So easy traveling by plane, train, taxi and car. Transport and worldwide shipping can be arranged. No duties/import costs within Europe. We buy, sell and provide consignment sales (selling on behalf of the owner). We can arrange/provide registration/papers for our German (H-Kennzeichen, TÜV, Fahrzeugbrief, Wertgutachten usw.) and Benelux customers. Gallery Aaldering, Arnhemsestraat 47, 6971 AP Brummen, The Netherlands. Tel: 0031-575-564055. Quality, experience and transparency is what sets us apart. We look forward to welcoming you in our showroom