Photos provided by the vendor
Highlights
- Just 53,350 miles
- Excellent history
- High specification
- 3.5-litre V6 automatic
- Retractable hardtop
The Appeal
Few cars are in a class all of their own, but if you want a powerful, luxurious, grand touring coupé that also allows you to drop the top and enjoy the sunshine, the SL is your only choice. And it’s easy to see why no one else has entered this niche – the SL is so accomplished, so polished, that no one would consider anything else.
This is a prime example of what makes the SL the de facto choice too. Beautifully finished, well specified and presented with below average mileage and a fine service record, this would be a fantastic choice whether you’re after an exceptional daily driver or something special for the weekends.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered in May 2007
- Three owners from new
- Current owner since September 2020
- Complete with the original handbooks and two keys
- Tracker system fitted
- Just 53,350 miles indicated, verified by the service and MOT records
- Current MOT to September 2023
- Passed every MOT since 2013
- Good service history – seven stamps, last at 52,870 miles in January 2023
The Interior
- Stylish cream leather, with beige secondary leather to the door cards and dashboard top, all showing in good order, with light wear to the seats
- Beige carpets appear to be in nice condition, with no damage we could see
- Burr walnut veneers to the door cards and centre console present well, with no signs of cracking, delamination or warping we could discern
- Electrically operated, heated, three-memory function seats
- Parking sensors front and rear
- Hands free phone connection
- Dual zone air conditioning
- Electric windows, door mirrors and wind deflector
- New Pioneer double DIN head unit with Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth and Sat-Nav (original head unit also included in the sale)
- We’re told by the vendor that everything in the cabin operates as it should, with no reported faults
The Exterior
- Thulite Red (541U) paintwork shows well, with a new minor marks and blemishes but no notable wear or damage apparent
- The bodywork looks very clean and tidy, with no corrosion showing, no significant dents and good, even panel gaps
- All of the external trim and badging appears to be complete and in fine fettle
- The light lenses look to be clear and undamaged
- Electric retractable hardtop roof working well, with no issues
- Factory fitted bi-xenon headlamps
- Factory five-spoke alloy wheels, in overall good condition with some minor marks and bubbling, but nothing that would concern us
The Mechanics
- 3,498cc naturally aspirated V6 engine delivers 272hp to the rear wheels
- Seven-speed automatic gearbox, with paddle-shift functionality
- The engine bay is lovely and clean, with no evidence of leaks or other issues
- Major service completed in January 2023 – oil, filters, front brake discs and pads, rear brake pads, and a new alternator belt
- We’re assured by the vendor that the car runs very well, with no mechanical issues they know of, no smoke under load, no leaks and no untoward noises or vibrations
Summary
With low mileage, a very attractive specification and an excellent service record, this handsome coupé-convertible would be an excellent way to cruise in style this summer.
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