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£4,500
2002 Mercedes-Benz SL 500
UK • 29 Jul 2026 • Lot 3
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 boasts a desirable Telurium Silver Metallic finish with a blue leather interior and has covered approximately 84,500 miles. It comes with comprehensive service history, recent maintenance, and an advisory-free MOT, making it a well-cared-for example of a classic Grand Tourer.
Condition
7
The car has relatively low mileage for its age and has been well-maintained with 12 service entries and a recent service. It is described as a 'very smart example with hardly any wear and tear' and has an advisory-free MOT until June 2027. However, the soft-close boot function is noted as broken, which prevents a higher rating.
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84,500 miles
WDB2304752F028536
RHD
United Kingdom
Automatic
KW52 XDH
2002
Auction
Description
• c.84,500 miles from new and 5 former keepers • Offered with book pack, handbooks plus service book with 12 entries • Last serviced in June of this year • Finished Telurium Silver Metallic with blue leather interior 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.
Registering c.84,500 miles from new with 5 former keepers, this SL 500 is finished attractively in Telurium Silver Metallic with a Blue leather interior with wood burred Walnu...
Price Analysis vs Other (R230) SL 500s
£2,576
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£12,839
Median Price (Since 2020)
£47,305
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 30th Jun 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
84,732 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 1st Jul 2026, 84,732 miles
Passed
On 14th Aug 2025, 84,379 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Passed
On 22nd Nov 2023, 82,769 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Passed
On 1st Dec 2022, 77,582 miles
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H&H Auctioneers
14A Kingsland Grange, Woolston, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 4RW
Based in Warrington, Cheshire, H&H Auctioneers is a physical auction house handling classic, vintage, and collector cars. They conduct live auctions across the UK and offer vehicle consignment and valuation services.
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