£26,750
2001 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Silver Arrow
Bonhams Cars Online • UK • 21 Apr 2021
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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£26,750
2001 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Silver Arrow
UK • 21 Apr 2021
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Silver Arrow is a rare, right-hand-drive UK market example with under 55,000 miles. It features a 777 Silver Arrow exterior, a black and white leather interior, and a 5.0-liter V8 engine. The car is described as being in stunning condition, having been recently refurbished, including a respray and ceramic coating, with a comprehensive service history, making it a highly desirable and collectable classic.
Condition
8
The car is described as being in stunning condition, with only minor cosmetic issues reported such as some wear on the gear knob leather and a small crack in the veneer on the center console. The paintwork is sensational due to a recent respray of panels and ceramic coating. The interior is in good shape, with gently creased but supportive seats and well-maintained trim. Mechanically, the car has an expansive service history and recent underseal application. Overall, the car presents as a well-maintained example of a rare model.
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54,900 miles
WDB1290682F204361
RHD
United Kingdom
Automatic
ARO 8W
2001
Auction
£26,750
2001 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Silver Arrow
Bonhams Cars Online • UK • 21 Apr 2021
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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Description
Price Analysis vs Other (R129) SL 500 Silver Arrows
£19,886
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£31,039
Median Price (Since 2020)
£50,780
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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Previous (R129) SL 500 Silver Arrow Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 22nd Feb 2025
Latest MOT mileage:
58,174 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 23rd Feb 2024, 58,174 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed
On 23rd Feb 2024, 58,174 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Passed
On 22nd Feb 2023, 57,704 miles
Passed
On 17th Feb 2022, 56,566 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
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