£18,000 - £22,000
2004 Mercedes-Benz SL500 (R230) - 17,591 Miles
United Kingdom • 21 Feb 2026 • Lot 718
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This UK-supplied, right-hand-drive 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL500 has only 17,591 miles and is finished in Brilliant Silver with an exclusive Nappa leather interior. It features desirable options like AMG body styling and dynamic massaging seats and benefits from a recent Mercedes-Benz service and long MOT.
Condition
8
Low mileage and strong provenance.
/ 10
Automatic
Transmission:
WDB2304752F082044
Chassis No:
Odometer:
17,591 miles
HG04 UUM
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Introduced in 2002, the R230-generation SL-Class represented a significant step forward for Mercedes-Benz, combining elegant design, advanced technology and effortless grand touring ability.
The SL500, equipped with the smooth and powerful 5-litre V8 and a 5-speed automatic transmission, delivered a refined blend of performance and comfort.
With its fully electric Vario-Roof transforming the car from coupé to convertible at the touch of a button, the SL offered genuine year-round usability and quickly became one of the most desirable luxury roadsters of its era.
On offer here is a UK-supplied, right-hand-drive SL500 showing a remarkable 17,591 miles from new and finished in Brilliant Silver with an exclusive Nappa leather interior.
According to the accompanying purchase invoice on file, the car was registered on 20th April 2004, costing its first owner a remarkable £82,080 when new from Jacksons Mercedes-Benz.
It is no wonder the car commanded such a price when you consider the impr...
Points of note
£2,576
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£13,186
Median Price (Since 2020)
£47,305
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Aug 18 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
17,598 miles
Registration Date
2004-04-30
MOT History
Passed
On Aug 15 2025 with 17,598 miles
Passed
On Aug 19 2024 with 16,994 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS LOW
Failed
On Aug 19 2024 with 16,994 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS LOW
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Passed
On Jan 26 2023 with 16,775 miles
Passed
On Feb 02 2022 with 16,292 miles
Passed
On Oct 13 2020 with 15,881 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old 2004 y o m & worn too 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old 2004 y o m & worn too 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel, requires adjustment or inspection (1.1.6 (d))
- Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury struts weak not holding up (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
- Engine bay covers obscuring some components
- Under trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes, fuel lines & rear suspension arms
- Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas
Passed
On Apr 12 2019 with 15,562 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Passed
On Apr 09 2018 with 15,275 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Apr 19 2017 with 14,545 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- under trays fitted
- plastic sill covers fitted
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Apr 19 2016 with 13,633 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Apr 14 2015 with 12,563 miles
Passed
On Apr 19 2014 with 12,133 miles
Passed
On Apr 11 2013 with 11,040 miles
Passed
On Apr 13 2012 with 10,057 miles
Passed
On Apr 19 2011 with 9,428 miles
Passed
On Apr 15 2010 with 8,171 miles
Passed
On Apr 09 2009 with 6,830 miles
Passed
On Apr 15 2008 with 5,745 miles
Passed
On Apr 17 2007 with 4,688 miles
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