Mercedes Benz SL 350 R230 (1998)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
  • 189 photos
  • Video
• Currently owned by the current owner for 16 years
• The mileage of 119,318 kilometers is plausible and partially verifiable
• Next vehicle inspection in September 2026, valid through 09/2028

Facts & Specifications

• Initial registration: 03/2003
• Country of first registration: Germany
• Engine: 3.7-liter V6 with 245 PS (180 kW)
• Transmission: Automatic
• Exterior color: Green-Black Metallic 189U
• Interior: Dark gray leather, wood trim
• TÜV valid until 09/2028
• Features:
  • Variodach (retractable hardtop)
  • Leather interior
  • Power-adjustable seats with memory function
  • Heated seats
  • Multifunction steering wheel in wood and leather
  • Wood trim
  • Air conditioning
  • Multimedia system with a screen in the center console
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Fog lights
  • Alarm system
  • 17-inch alloy wheels, 255/45 R17 tires
  • Aluminum-look pedals
  • Door sills with “SL” lettering

Condition

Exterior

• Exterior color is Green-Black Metallic (color code 189U)
• The paint and body are in very good condition with only slight age-related signs of wear
• Scratches on the lower part of the driver’s door were touched up in April 2014

Interior

• Dark gray leather, wood trim, wood-and-leather steering wheel
• The interior is in very well-maintained original condition with slight signs of wear due to age
• There are no known defects in the interior

Mechanics

• The vehicle is ready to drive and registered; the vehicle inspection (HU) was renewed in 09/2026 and is valid until 09/2028
• [MISSING: Engine and transmission]
• In 05/2026, complaints were made regarding engine noise after a cold start and a wobble in the rear axle when driving over uneven surfaces; a wheel alignment was performed [TO BE CLARIFIED: Status of complaints]
• Last maintenance: 09/2024

History

Ownership History

• 2010 to present: 3rd owner
• 2008 to 2010: 2nd owner
• 2003 to 2008: 1st owner
• Initial Registration: Germany

Service History

• 09/2026 at 118,862 km: TÜV SÜD general inspection with minor defects; next general inspection 09/2028
• 05/2026: Inspection of engine noise after cold start and rear axle, wheel alignment, Armbruster Auto Dealership
• 08/2025: Silver Dynamic AUX starter battery replaced, A.T.U. Leverkusen
• 04/2025 at 112,594 km: Wheels removed and reinstalled; four tire valves replaced
• 09/2024 at 112,158 km: Oil change with oil filter (8 liters of 5W-30), TÜV SÜD general inspection with minor defects
• 03/2024 at 108,262 km: Two gas springs for the tailgate
• 08/2022 at 103,882 km: Front brake rotors, brake pads, and wear contacts replaced; TÜV SÜD general inspection with minor defects; Armbruster Auto Dealership
• 06/2020 at 93,992 km: Oil change with oil filter, two shock absorbers replaced, batteries and suspension inspected, TÜV SÜD general inspection and emissions test with minor defects
• 04/2014: Inspection according to manufacturer’s specifications with oil change, cabin and air filters replaced, brake fluid replaced, automatic transmission cleaned due to minor leaks, rear shock absorbers slightly oily and cleaned, alarm system triggered multiple times for no reason (no findings), Auto Beumer
• 01/2014: Preparation for and completion of HU/AU inspection; immobilizer removed; Auto Beumer

Documents

• German vehicle documents
• HU reports from TÜV SÜD dated 06/2020, 08/2022, 09/2024, and 09/2026
• Emissions test certificate from 06/2020
• Workshop invoices from 2014 through 2026
• Wheel alignment report from 05/2026

Summary

A Mercedes-Benz SL 350 from the R230 series, first registered in March 2003, is for sale. The 3.7-liter V6 engine produces 245 PS and is paired with an automatic transmission. The current owner has owned the SL since 2010. Features include dark gray leather upholstery, memory seats, heated seats, and front and rear parking sensors. The vehicle passed its general inspection in September 2026, and the inspection is valid through September 2028. Inspection reports and invoices from 2014 through 2026 are available. This vehicle is ideal for buyers looking for an SL in an attractive color combination that has been in the same ownership for many years.