MERCEDES-BENZ (R230) SL 500 DESIGNO
Lowest Price: £6,530 • Median Price: £14,700 • Highest Price: £25,965 • Sell-Through Rate: 89%
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£6,530
LOWEST PRICE:
SINCE 2020
£14,700
MEDIAN PRICE:
SINCE 2020
HIGHEST PRICE:
£25,965
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NUMBER OF SOLD CARS:
42
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£12,369
23rd Nov 2025
2005 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Designo Graphite Edition
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£11,434
19th Jul 2025
2005 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Designo Silver Edition
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£16,073
23rd Sep 2024
39k-Mile 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Designo Launch Edition
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£7,089
4th Oct 2025
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Designo Launch Edition
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£11,828
18th May 2025
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Designo Launch Edition
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31st Aug 2024
39k-Mile 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Designo Launch Edition
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£6,530
3rd Oct 2025
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Designo Launch Edition Convertible
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£18,483
11th May 2025
2005 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Designo Espresso Edition
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£8,160
1st Aug 2024
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Designo Launch Edition
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£14,005
27th Sep 2025
2005 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Designo Graphite Edition
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£14,812
2nd Apr 2025
2006 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Designo Graphite Edition
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£14,012
23rd Jun 2024
36k-Mile 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Designo Launch Edition
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The Mercedes-Benz R230 SL 500 Designo, part of the SL-Class, debuted in 2001 as a 2002 model. It featured a retractable hardtop, a first for the SL.
The Designo models offered exclusive paint and interior trim options.
The R230 SL was known for its electro-hydraulic braking system, Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC).
Its successor was the R231 SL-Class, introduced in 2012.
A lesser-known fact: The R230 SL'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 Designo worth?
In average condition, a Mercedes-Benz (R230) SL 500 Designo is worth £14,700.
What is the most expensive Mercedes-Benz (R230) SL 500 Designo to sell in history publicly?
The most expensive Mercedes-Benz (R230) SL 500 Designo to sell in history was sold for £25,965.
What is the cheapest Mercedes-Benz (R230) SL 500 Designo to sell in history publicly?
The cheapest Mercedes-Benz (R230) SL 500 Designo to sell in history was sold for £6,530.
When was the Mercedes-Benz (R230) SL 500 Designo produced?
The Mercedes-Benz (R230) SL 500 Designo was produced between 2003 and 2006.