
£4,760
2004 Mercedes-Benz SL350 (R230)
United Kingdom • 10 May 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 2004 Mercedes SL350 is finished in Obsidian Black with an Oxblood leather interior and a panoramic roof. It has 95,655 miles and comes with a new seat cover to address a split in the leather on the passenger seat. The car is badged as a 500 but is actually a 350.

Condition
6
The car presents well overall, but there are a few notable issues. The split in the leather on the passenger seat is a significant cosmetic flaw, although a replacement seat cover is included. The mileage is relatively high at 95,655 miles. However, the car has a desirable panoramic roof, oxblood leather interior, and a comprehensive service history with recent MOT.
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Automatic
Transmission:
WDB2304672F088212
Chassis No:
Odometer:
95,655 miles
LT54NVO
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Description Pretty lady owned example that's spent a number of years in Southern Spain; desirable glass Panoramic roof; oxblood leather and 95,655 miles Dating from September 2004 this earlier R230 series Mercedes SL comes to us in popular 350 form and is finished in Obsidian Black with desirable glass Panoramic folding metal roof and sits upon its original 18” five-spoke alloy wheels and looks most handsome with it.
Under the bonnet, we find the 3.7-litre M112 V6 engine which develops 242Bhp and 350NM of torque, driving the rear wheels via five-speed 5G-tronic automatic/tiptronic transmission.
Inside the airy cabin (thanks to the Panoramic roof option) we find an inviting Oxblood leather interior with black dash and wood trim.
The spec also includes electric heated memory seats, dual zone climate control with AC, electric windows, electric roof, sunblind for the Pan roof, Comand navigation and in-car entertainment, cruise control, automatic Xenon headlights with wash, multi-functio...
Points of note
£2,010
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£7,000
Median Price (Since 2020)
£30,146
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on May 29 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
100,100 miles
Registration Date
2004-09-01
MOT History
Passed
On May 30 2025 with 100,100 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed
On May 30 2025 with 100,100 miles
There were 4 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On May 17 2024 with 95,669 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Minor:
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Failed
On May 10 2024 with 95,667 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Minor:
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed
On Apr 19 2023 with 95,649 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Passed
On May 05 2022 with 93,375 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Minor:
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Failed
On Apr 11 2022 with 93,284 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Minor:
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed
On May 06 2021 with 91,035 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Passed
On Jan 12 2019 with 88,245 miles
Passed
On Dec 20 2017 with 85,250 miles
Passed
On Dec 12 2016 with 81,246 miles
Passed
On Nov 13 2015 with 78,990 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Apr 17 2014 with 73,109 miles
Passed
On May 01 2013 with 67,961 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Apr 17 2012 with 63,217 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- some wear on front brake discs
Passed
On Apr 19 2011 with 58,172 miles
Passed
On Sep 17 2010 with 52,383 miles
Passed
On Sep 11 2009 with 43,035 miles
Passed
On Sep 17 2008 with 34,925 miles
Passed
On Aug 31 2007 with 26,612 miles

