£5,382
2002 Mercedes-Benz SL500 (R230)
United Kingdom • 2 Aug 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 2002 Mercedes SL500 features a 5.0-liter V8 engine, anthracite leather interior, and a good history file. With 110,133 miles and some minor cosmetic wear, it offers convertible performance for the money, though the last service was in 2017.
Condition
6
The car presents well both inside and out, with only a few minor marks commensurate with age and mileage, suggesting it's in good condition for its age. It has a good history file with 12 service stamps, although the most recent was in 2017.
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Automatic
Transmission:
WDB2304752F017336
Chassis No:
Odometer:
110,133 miles
FG02GZF
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
LHD
Description Earlier R230 SL with thumping 5.0 V8; Comand, electric heated seats; good history file; driven 150 miles to the sale Dating from May 2002, this attractive sharp looking Mercedes SL is of the R230 generation and comes to us finished in Silver sat upon 18” five-spoke AMG staggered fitment alloy wheels with solid folding metal roof.
Under the bonnet, we find the 5.0-litre M113 series V8 engine which kicks out 302bhp and a whopping 460NM of torque driving the rear wheels via five-speed 5G-tronic automatic/tiptronic transmission.
Inside the cabin, we find a anthracite leather interior with electric heated seats for both with memory and adj.
lumbar, walnut trim with multi-function half-timbered steering wheel, automatic Xenon lights with wash, cruise control/speed limit, on-board computer, COMAND in-car entertainment and navigation, dual zone climate control with AC, electric folding roof and wind deflector, parking sensors, traction control, ABC air suspension controls and ce...
Points of note
£2,576
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£13,058
Median Price (Since 2020)
£47,305
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Sales
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jul 18 2024
Latest MOT Mileage
110,013 miles
Registration Date
2002-05-13
MOT History
Passed
On Jul 19 2023 with 110,013 miles
Passed
On Jul 19 2022 with 109,915 miles
Passed
On Jun 08 2021 with 109,870 miles
Passed
On Jun 13 2019 with 104,611 miles
Passed
On May 17 2018 with 98,981 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- undetrays and engine covers
Failed
On Apr 26 2018 with 98,944 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot lower shock ball joint worn (2.7.4)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On May 10 2017 with 89,988 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Failed
On Apr 26 2017 with 89,963 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Fail:
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer Front (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory:
- Oil leak
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Passed
On May 13 2016 with 79,918 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint air suspension strut (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint air suspension strut (2.5.A.1c)
Failed
On May 13 2016 with 79,918 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint air suspension strut (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint air suspension strut (2.5.A.1c)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Failed
On May 05 2016 with 79,832 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Passed
On May 12 2015 with 69,430 miles
Passed
On Apr 10 2014 with 67,031 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
User Entered:
- nearside front lower suspension arm has slight movement.poss caused by deteriorating bush
Failed
On Apr 03 2014 with 67,031 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory:
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
User Entered:
- nearside front lower suspension arm has slight movement.poss caused by deteriorating bush
Passed
On Apr 11 2013 with 65,914 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Passed
On Apr 30 2012 with 64,214 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
User Entered:
- discoloring at offside front mirror glass
Passed
On Jun 10 2011 with 62,154 miles
Failed
On Jun 02 2011 with 62,154 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
User Entered:
- Nail in nearside front tyre
Passed
On Apr 30 2010 with 59,212 miles
Failed
On Apr 23 2010 with 59,212 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Mar 31 2009 with 53,500 miles
Failed
On Mar 30 2009 with 53,497 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Passed
On Mar 07 2008 with 48,480 miles
Failed
On Mar 06 2008 with 48,480 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
User Entered:
- full lengh undertray fitted
- clonk when driven over rollers on n/s/f but nothing found at time of test
Passed
On Mar 13 2007 with 42,713 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User Entered:
- front under tray fitted
- o/s and n/s under trays fitted
Passed
On May 24 2006 with 34,481 miles
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