Here we have a 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL500. The SL-class is a grand touring sports car manufactured by Mercedes-Benz since 1954. The designation "SL" derives from the German term "Sport-Leicht", which translates to "Sport Light". Initially, the 300 SL was a racing sports car built in 1952 with no intention of developing a street version. In 1954 an American importer suggested the street version for wealthy sports car enthusiasts in America where the market was booming for personal luxury cars. This 5th-generation R230 of the SL was around from 2001-2011. The SL500 offers the best of both worlds: a timeless design that’s both luxurious & sporty, as the 5.0L V8 pushes out over 300 horsepower. Whether you’re cruising with the top down on a sunny day or enjoying the smooth ride with the top up, the SL500 is a joy to drive. This SL500 is currently owned by a senior citizen who no longer drives & is the 4th owner. It was acquired in 2022 from the long-time 17-year 3rd-owner. In December of 2015 the original engine was replaced by Euromotors Ltd. with a used engine that reportedly had 50,000 km on it. Between this time & May of 2016, the previous owner added roughly 2,825 km & installed all new brakes. It is reported that not too long after, the car was put into storage due to an ABC suspension issue & remained in storage until 2022 when the current owner acquired it. The current owner added a BC Racing coil over suspension to move on from the problematic ABC suspension. Other recent service includes a new alternator, batteries, fresh oil change, new power steering pump & hydraulic lines. It features a 'Vario Roof' retractable hardtop along with a parktronic system, COMAND navigation system including bluetooth, a premium Bose sound system & more. The car is said to be in great condition for the mileage that is on the body & it has no rust anywhere. It was reportedly never winter driven or smoked in & all is in working order. It is powered by an M113 5.0L V8 engine spinning the rear wheels through a 7-speed automatic transmission. The car now shows 203,188 miles / 327,000 km on the odometer. A CarFax is provided & shows an accident reported in 2011 that says "vehicle was not damaged", the seller states he was told by the previous owner it was only a scratch which was professionally repaired. - 7-speed automatic transmission - Brilliant Silver Metallic (744U) over black leather interior (201A) - Power everything - Cruise control - Dual zone automatic climate control - Heated seats with memory - 4-spoke heated wood & leather-rimmed steering wheel - Front & rear parktronic system - COMAND infotainment system with navigation - Bluetooth - Bose sound system - Power-folding hardtop - Fog lights - Dual exhaust outlets - Fender air vents - 18" 5-spoke wheels - Front: 255/40 ZR18 Michelin Pilot Sport tires; date code 3014 (30th week of 2014) - Rear: 285/35 ZR18 Michelin Pilot Sport tires; date code 3913 (39th week of 2013) - Power: 302 HP & 339 Lb-Ft of Torque - Curb Weight: 4065 lbs

- Regular wear - Cracks in wood-rimmed steering wheel - Driver seat has a cracked plastic panel (see photo); will be repaired to the best ability

- Original literature - Carfax report - Used vehicle package - Car cover - Spare wheel kit

2025: - New alternator - 5W40Mobil 1 synthetic oil change with Mahle oil filter September 2024: - 2 new batteries; auxiliary battery in engine compartment & Bosch battery in trunk June 2024: - New power steering pump - New hydraulic lines - BC Racing coil over suspension kit - New brakes; 2016 at 203,080 miles / 326,825 km - Replaced engine (used 50,000 km); 2015 at 201,324 miles / 324,000 km If you have any questions please ask in the comment section below, Happy Bidding Fast Car Bids does not guarantee the fitness or representation of the vehicle. The deal is between buyer and seller; there is no recourse against Fast Car Bids Inc. See Terms of Use. The chart below is in USD $.