MERCEDES-BENZ (R230) SL 500
Lowest Price: £2,576 • Median Price: £13,267 • Highest Price: £47,305 • Sell-Through Rate: 87%
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£2,576
LOWEST PRICE:
SINCE 2020
£13,267
MEDIAN PRICE:
SINCE 2020
HIGHEST PRICE:
£47,305
SINCE 2020
NUMBER OF SOLD CARS:
1,590
ALL TIME
SELL THROUGH RATE:
87%
ALL TIME
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The Mercedes-Benz R230 SL 500, produced from 2001 to 2011, featured a retractable hardtop, a first for the SL class. It offered luxury and performance, powered by a V8 engine.
Its successor was the R231 SL, launched in 2012.
A little-known fact: The R230's design was influenced by the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing, with subtle cues in the side vents.
How much is a Mercedes-Benz (R230) SL 500 worth?
In average condition, a Mercedes-Benz (R230) SL 500 is worth £13,322.
What is the most expensive Mercedes-Benz (R230) SL 500 to sell in history publicly?
The most expensive Mercedes-Benz (R230) SL 500 to sell in history was sold for £47,305.
What is the cheapest Mercedes-Benz (R230) SL 500 to sell in history publicly?
The cheapest Mercedes-Benz (R230) SL 500 to sell in history was sold for £2,576.
When was the Mercedes-Benz (R230) SL 500 produced?
The Mercedes-Benz (R230) SL 500 was produced between 2001 and 2010.