Highlights

Low mileage car showing c.50,000 miles
Well preserved car with great specification
Full service history with recent B service
ABC pump replaced in 2023

The Appeal

This R230 looks tempting. Finished in popular Brilliant Silver with a grey leather cabin, it is a very low mileage car that has clearly been looked after by its five keepers. The previous keeper kept it as part of a small high end car collection.

The history file supports the impression created by the photographs. There are 10 service stamps, most recently a comprehensive 60,000 miles ‘B Service’ that included all filters, plug plus engine, gearbox and brake fluids.

The SL500 is a car of many facets - coupe and convertible, sports car and GT. Here is an opportunity to acquire a very good one.

The History and Paperwork

First registered 7th March 2003
Only five registered keepers
Previous keeper kept car as part of a small collection
Current keeper since September 2023
10 service stamps, seven by main dealers
60,000 mile ‘B Service’ recently completed with details below
ABC pump replaced in 2023
New Apple CarPlay system recently fitted
Factory handbooks, service book and wallet
Last MOT expired 21st September 2024 with minor advisories

The Condition

Popular Brilliant Silver metallic paintwork in very good order
Few signs of age or use across paintwork but some to be expected due to age
Bodywork presents as straight with no reported accident damage
Clever folding hard top which we understands works correctly
Five spoke factory alloys in good order with few signs of use
Fitted with quality Continental tyres showing good tread
Underside said to be in very good order with no issues reported
High specification factory interior with grey leather finish
Few signs of use across interior including driver’s area and seat bolster
Fitted with smart Ash Tree veneers which are in very good order
Extensive electric equipment which we understand works correctly
Specification includes heated screen washers and seats
Front seats electrically operated with memory function
Now fitted with modern Apple Car Play system
Retains its period Nokia car phone

The Mechanics

4,966cc M273 V8 engine
5spd automatic gearbox
10 service stamps, majority by main dealers
Recent work to ABC pump in 2023
No reported issue with ABC suspension system
Recent 60,000 mile B Service with work summarised below
No reported running or driving issues

Recent service work

Oil replaced
Coolant replaced
New fuel filter
Charcoal filter renewed
Spark plugs replaced
Air filter replaced
Brake fluid changed
Gearbox oil changed

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