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MERCEDES-BENZ (R230) SL 500 DESIGNO
Lowest Price: £8,160 • Median Price: £14,842 • Highest Price: £25,965 • Sell-Through Rate: 88%
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THE HEADLINES
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LOWEST PRICE:
£8,160
SINCE 2020
TOTAL SALES VALUE:
£605,510
MEDIAN PRICE:
£14,842
SINCE 2020
NUMBER OF SOLD CARS:
37
HIGHEST PRICE:
£25,965
SINCE 2020
SELL THROUGH RATE:
88%
THE PRICE TREND
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ALL TIME AVERAGE:
£14,417
AVERAGE SINCE 2016:
£14,331
AVERAGE SINCE 2020:
£14,008
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HOW MANY REMAIN
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THE MODELS
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Mercedes-Benz (R230) SL 500 Designo
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£14,842
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THE VEHICLES
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THE FAQs
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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 £14,842.
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 £8,160.
When was the Mercedes-Benz (R230) SL 500 Designo produced?
The Mercedes-Benz (R230) SL 500 Designo was produced between 2003 and 2006.