Sold for £12,938
(including buyers premium)
Registration No: YA08 AFN
Chassis No: WDB2304712F142178
MOT: December 2026
Introduced at the September 2001 Frankfurt Motor Show, the R230-series of Mercedes-Benz’s long-running SL range remained in production for ten years. Arguably the most accomplished two-seater Grand Tourer of its generation, the newcomer offered a blend of performance, ride, handling and refinement that few, if any, rivals could match. The initial flagship before the arrival of the AMG models, the SL500 was powered by a 5-litre V8 engine allied to five-speed automatic transmission. With some 302bhp / 339lbft of torque on tap, it was reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 5.8 seconds and 155mph.
This 2008 example has covered just c.32,000 miles from new. Finished in Silver with a complementing Nappa Black leather interior it benefits from a Panoramic glass sunroof, Parktronic system, rides on 19" AMG alloy wheels and has an upgraded sound system. Offered with Swansea V5C, current MOT to December 2026, complete bookpack, specification / options sheet and stamped service booklet with 10 entries plus 2 keys, we are advised that two new batteries have recently been fitted whilst the last service was carried out by Mercedes-Benz of Ayr at 30,707 miles for which invoices are on file. A very smart example all ready for the upcoming summer months.
For more information, please contact:
James McWilliam
james.mcwilliam@handh.co.uk
07943 584760
Auction: Kelham Hall | Newark, Nottinghamshire, 18th Mar, 2026
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