HIGHLIGHTS

• Very well presented 
• Low mileage example
• 5.0 litre V8                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

THE APPEAL

This lovely 2003 SL500 comes with an extremely low 28,900 miles, which can be backed up with the online MOT history. The condition of the Tanzanite Blue Metallic paintwork is excellent for the age of the vehicle. Inside is full beige leather, again in good condition. Just four previous keepers have had the pleasure of this luxury grand tourer. Will you be the next?

THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK 

• V5 is present                                                                                                               
• Registered 6th January 2003
• MOT valid until 17th July 2024
• Service book present
• Full Mercedes service history carried out at mileage intervals 
• The last service carried out at 26,810 miles
• Owner’s manuals present
• Some previous invoices show servicing work and parts fitted 
• Cherished registration included

 

THE INTERIOR

• The interior presents extremely well
• Beige leather trim code 205A
• Black/Anthracite leather trim 
• Heated seats are in good condition, with a small amount of wear and discolouration to the driver’s seat
• Door cards are in good order with just the odd scuff, more noticeable because of the light colour
• The dashboard has no noticeable scuffs or damage to point out 
• The instruments are all reportedly working correctly 
• Odometer shows a reading of 28,900 miles
• There is an SRS light displayed with the engine running
• Leather steering wheel is in good condition and would benefit from a deep clean
• Cruise control 
• Burred Walnut trim is in excellent condition with no cracking to the lacquer
• The switchgear is in good order with no signs of excessive wear, and everything is reported to work correctly
• Factory satellite navigation headunit and CD multi-changer in place
• Original first aid kit in place in the front seat
• The carpets are free from any excessive wear
• A set of Mercedes fitted mats are present and in good condition
• The boot area is clean and tidy

THE EXTERIOR

• Finished in the stunning Tanzanite Blue Metallic 359U 
• The bodywork is in superb condition with no dings or dents 
• Looking around the car, the door shut lines are equal and matching along with the bonnet and boot 
• The paintwork presents exceptionally well. There are a few mini chips and a small scuff on the lower section of the front bumper on the passenger side
• The removable hard-top roof operates correctly, going both up and down at the touch of a button
• Bi-Xenon headlights have a bright and clear finish to the lenses 
• The lower fog lights are free from any chips or cracks
• All of the windows are in excellent condition
• Window seals and trims are free from any shrinkage or corrosion
• Front and rear Parktronic system 
• The rear lights are free from any damage
• Fitted with five-spoke alloy wheels, these present well but do have some minor age-related marks
• The tyres have a good amount of tread remaining

THE MECHANICS

• 5.0 litre V8
• Five-speed automatic gearbox 
• ABC Active Body Control suspension
• Suspension operates correctly with no issues reported 
• Rear-wheel drive
• The SL500 fires up without hesitation
• No untoward noises were heard coming from the engine bay
• The car is said to pull strongly through the gears, and the change is smooth
• The front and rear brake discs look in good order, with no lip spotted on the edge of the discs
• The vendor reports the brakes to bring the car to a halt in a straight line with no juddering through the pedal

SUMMARY