2004 Mercedes-Benz

⭕ THE SALE

This 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL500 (R230) is currently in a 2-week auction on our website. This is our guide price, i.e. what we think the car is worth in the current market, however, the reserve will be lower. You can read much more about the car, see of hundreds of detailed photos and videos of it, and ask the seller any questions on our website: we can't add links on this platform, so please search for "Trade Classics" on Google.

⭕ VEHICLE SUMMARY

Bulletproof V8 power meets timeless, folding-hardtop luxury grand touring.

When Mercedes-Benz unveiled the R230-generation SL-Class, it wasn't just launching a new sportscar: it was redefining the modern grand tourer. Striking a masterful balance between traditional sports car dynamics and effortless luxury, the SL500 became an instant icon of success. It is a car that manages to feel incredibly special every time the door is opened, capturing a unique era of engineering where mechanical durability and cutting-edge comfort perfectly aligned.

The SL500 is powered by the legendary 5.0-litre M113 V8, widely regarded as one of Mercedes’s most bulletproof, reliable engines. This naturally aspirated powerplant delivers its performance in a smooth, linear wave. Combined with a seamless 5G-Tronic automatic transmission, it provides effortless overtaking power alongside a refined, sophisticated exhaust note.

Sitting perfectly at the sweet spot of Mercedes-Benz history, the R230 SL500 is modern enough to offer exceptional comforts like active suspension and ventilated seating, yet analogue enough to escape the overly complex touchscreens and intrusive driver aids of the modern era. Its classic long-bonnet proportions, sweeping flanks, and distinctive twin-oval headlamps have aged gracefully, cementing its status as a highly desirable modern classic.

The crowning achievement is its revolutionary folding aluminium hardtop, which effortlessly transforms the car from a secure, whisper-quiet luxury coupe into a glamorous open-top roadster.

Finished in elegant 'Diamond Silver Metallic' over a 'Silk Beige' Exclusive Nappa Leather interior, this 2004 example is highly specified, including with the desirable panoramic glass hardtop. The vehicle is accompanied by its complete owner’s pack housing an impressive service history, and benefits from over £7,000 of investment within the last two years. Most recently serviced in May 2026, the car is supplied with one key and holds a valid MOT until June 2027.

⭕ VEHICLE DETAIL

We've written a longer and more detailed description of this vehicle on our website, which will answer all of your burning questions. To see the car on our site then just search for us, Trade Classics, on Google.

⭕ BEFORE YOU CALL US

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⭕ ABOUT US

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