Mercedes Benz R230 500 SL (2001)

Highlights and general information

For sale is a Mercedes-Benz R230 500 SL from 2001 in the color silver (foiled on grey) and a red leather interior.

Highlights:

• From German first registration, with TÜV and immediately ready to drive
• The Mercedes has registered wheel spacers
• The following equipment is available: Folding roof, power steering, central locking, electric windows, heated seats, radio, cruise control, ABS, air conditioning
• Professionally silver foiled
• In the current ownership, just under €5,000 has been invested in repairs and just under €3,000 in service and maintenance.

General information about the vehicle

• Year of construction: 06/2001
• First registration: Germany, 11/2001
• Location: 23623 Ahrensbök, Germany
• Number of vehicle owners: 6 (owned by the seller since 09/2020)
• Accident-free in current ownership
• Licensed
• TÜV until 12/25
• Ready to drive immediately

Model history

Following the current trend, Mercedes-Benz presented the successor to the popular SL of the R 129 series with a folding hardtop in 2001. Mercedes-Benz itself had introduced this innovative technology in the SLK at the time with great success worldwide. In terms of its other design features, the new SL also appeared significantly more fashionable and more focused on effects than what had previously been the norm in the Mercedes tradition. In technical terms, it was - as usual - the clear number one, with powerful engines, from the basic six-cylinder model to the V12 with 500 hp or even 612 hp in the AMG version, an excellent chassis and state-of-the-art safety features.

The facts

Exterior & interior:

• Exterior color: silver foiled on grey
• Interior with red leather upholstery
• Repainting cannot be ruled out

Engine and transmission:

• 5.0-liter V8 engine with 306 hp
• Automatic gearbox

Mileage:

• 116,675 km (read off)
• Mileage can be partially traced
• No checkbook

Documentation:

• (German) vehicle documents, TÜV and service reports, invoices

Tires, brakes, body & underbody:

• Tires: 50-70 %
• Brakes: 50-70 %
• Body: good condition - usual signs of wear on the film, the original paint condition is not known
• Underbody: good condition - superficial rust, unwelded
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to get further impressions of the vehicle's condition.

Known defects

• Rear brake hoses should be replaced
• Slight leaks in the valve covers
• Rubber bushings of the spring bearings and tie rod bearings porous
• Normal signs of use due to age are present
• Small scratches or abrasions in the leather of the passenger seat
• Small dent on the C-pillar
• Rear right wheel rim with scratch/chip
• Slight stone chips on the front
• Slight scratches on the bodywork present
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to get further impressions of the vehicle's condition.

Summary of the car

For sale is a Mercedes-Benz R230 500 SL from 2001, silver foiled on gray paint with red leather interior. The vehicle is from German first registration, immediately ready to drive and has TÜV until 12/25. Around €8,000 has been invested in repairs and service in the current ownership. The 5.0-liter V8 engine with 306 hp has a mileage of 116,675 km and, according to the information available to us, runs reliably. In short, this is an opportunity to acquire a sporty 500 SL that perfectly combines comfort and driving pleasure thanks to its powerful engine and extensive equipment.