Not Sold (Est: £9,000 - £11,000)
2006 Mercedes-Benz SL 500
United Kingdom • 29 Apr 2026 • Lot 85
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 is a desirable facelift model with low mileage (79,500) and only two former keepers. It boasts a larger 5,461cc engine, 7G-Tronic transmission, and a well-documented service history, making it a compelling option for enjoying the summer.
Condition
7
The car 'looks exceptionally good' for its age, suggesting it's better than average. It has had only three owners and a modest mileage. There is no mention of any damage or significant wear, but 'slight wear' is visible. Therefore, it is rated as 'Very Good'.
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Automatic
Transmission:
WDB2304712F122095
Chassis No:
Odometer:
79,500 miles
WR56 PXC
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Introduced at the September, 2001, Frankfurt Motor Show, the R230-series of Mercedes-Benz’s long-running SL range remained in production for ten years.
Arguably the most accomplished two-seater Grand Tourer of its generation, the newcomer offered a blend of performance, ride, handling and refinement that few, if any, rivals could match.
The initial flagship before the arrival of the AMG models, the SL 500 was powered by a five-litre V8 engine allied to a five-speed automatic transmission.
With some 302bhp and 339lb.
ft.
of torque on tap, it was reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 5.8secs.
and 155mph.
First facelifted in 2006, changes included new engines for the SL 350 and SL 500, mated to the new seven-speed 7G-Tronic automatic transmission.
This SL500 looks exceptionally good by the standards of any twenty-year-old car, helped no doubt by the fact that it has had just three owners from new and covered only 79,500 miles.
Finished in its original colour scheme of Obsidian Black wi...
Points of note
£2,576
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£12,985
Median Price (Since 2020)
£47,305
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Apr 07 2027
Latest MOT Mileage
79,523 miles
Registration Date
2006-11-30
MOT History
Passed
On Apr 08 2026 with 79,523 miles
Passed
On Jan 13 2025 with 75,578 miles
Passed
On Nov 22 2023 with 72,304 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed
On Dec 09 2022 with 68,452 miles
Passed
On Dec 02 2021 with 64,655 miles
Passed
On Nov 26 2020 with 61,889 miles
Passed
On Dec 05 2019 with 59,548 miles
Passed
On Dec 11 2018 with 55,462 miles
Passed
On Dec 18 2017 with 50,534 miles
Passed
On Dec 12 2016 with 47,057 miles
Failed
On Dec 06 2016 with 47,056 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Passed
On Dec 08 2015 with 41,008 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Slight buckles in wheel (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Strut lower ball joint has slight play (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Slight play in lower strut ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Passed
On Dec 16 2014 with 36,631 miles
Failed
On Dec 16 2014 with 36,631 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Passed
On Dec 03 2013 with 31,854 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Failed
On Nov 27 2012 with 26,782 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Passed
On Nov 27 2012 with 26,782 miles
Passed
On Nov 11 2011 with 21,998 miles
Passed
On Nov 19 2010 with 19,439 miles
Passed
On Nov 24 2009 with 14,648 miles
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