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2004 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 (R230)
United Kingdom • 9 Apr 2026
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a refined, open-top Mercedes SL500 grand tourer with a 5.0-litre V8 engine, automatic gearbox, and approximately 74,805 miles. While the bodywork is in good overall condition, there are some minor age-related marks and the tyres are showing signs of cracking.
Condition
6
Moderate wear, reconditioning required.
/ 10
Automatic
Transmission:
WDB2304752F072923
Chassis No:
Odometer:
74,805 miles
[Reg Number]
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
A refined open-top grand tourer that pairs V8 performance with relaxed luxury - offering smooth, confident power in an effortlessly stylish package.
Fitted with R230 17” seven spoke original alloy wheels, finished in silver.
The wheels appear to be in very good condition, with some minor signs of kerbing around the edges on the front offside alloy.
The wheels are fitted with Continential ContiSportContact 3 tyres, which also appear to be in fair visual condition, with a good amount of tread remaining.
They are dated 2011/2012, and minor signs of visible cracking are beginning to show on the outside walls.
Please take time to review the photos and videos for a detailed view of the exterior, wheels, and tyres so you can make your own assessment of their condition.
Tyres are a key safety item, and you should consider replacing any that are cracked, perished, unevenly worn, or over 10 years old.
The bodywork appears to be in good overall condition, with panel gaps aligning well...
Points of note
£2,576
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£13,059
Median Price (Since 2020)
£47,305
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Oct 28 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
74,787 miles
Registration Date
2004-01-17
MOT History
Passed
On Oct 08 2025 with 74,787 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Failed
On Oct 01 2025 with 74,786 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Major:
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed
On Oct 29 2024 with 74,709 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Failed
On Oct 28 2024 with 74,709 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted Rubbing on suspension arm. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Minor:
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Passed
On Dec 22 2022 with 74,700 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Minor:
- Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Failed
On Dec 16 2022 with 74,699 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Major:
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Minor:
- Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed
On Jul 08 2020 with 74,642 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Passed
On Jul 27 2018 with 74,619 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Failed
On Jun 30 2017 with 74,535 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Front Battery insecure engine compartment (1.9.1)
- Rear Battery insecure luggage compartment (1.9.1)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
Advisory:
- Offside Front tyre deteriorated slightly
- malfunction indicator lamp on
Passed
On Sep 15 2016 with 74,433 miles
Passed
On Feb 19 2015 with 73,720 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Passed
On Jul 04 2014 with 73,610 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Passed
On May 16 2013 with 70,404 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed
On May 25 2012 with 64,401 miles
Failed
On May 25 2012 with 64,401 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Passed
On May 24 2011 with 57,485 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
User Entered:
- Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Passed
On May 25 2010 with 51,177 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Passed
On May 26 2009 with 42,766 miles
Passed
On Mar 11 2008 with 32,883 miles
Passed
On Jan 16 2007 with 26,022 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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