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MERCEDES-BENZ (R230) SL 500 DESIGNO

Lowest Price: £6,530 • Median Price: £14,121 • Highest Price: £25,965 • Sell-Through Rate: 87%

Mercedes-Benz (R230) SL 500 Designo

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£6,530

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£14,121

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SINCE 2020

HIGHEST PRICE:

£25,965

SINCE 2020

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SELL THROUGH RATE:

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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 £14,121.

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.

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