Mercedes-Benz S Class 2004 SL 500 [7] 2dr Tip Auto

2 Previous Owners, This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Iconic Sale at Race Retro 2026 Collectors' Cars on Saturday the 21st of February, Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh Rd, Coventry, CV8 2LG. , Introduced in 2002, the R230generation SLClass represented a significant step forward for MercedesBenz, combining elegant design, advanced technology and effortless grand touring ability. The SL500, equipped with the smooth and powerful 5litre V8 and a 5speed automatic transmission, delivered a refined blend of performance and comfort. With its fully electric VarioRoof transforming the car from coup to convertible at the touch of a button, the SL offered genuine yearround usability and quickly became one of the most desirable luxury roadsters of its era.On offer here is a UKsupplied, righthanddrive 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 MercedesBenz.It is no wonder the car commanded such a price when you consider the impressive factoryfitted optional extras, including full AMG body styling, AMG alloy wheels, walnut wood trim, a leathertrimmed gearshift and steering wheel, exclusive Nappa leather, a suede roof lining, dynamic massaging multicontour seats for both driver and passenger, a Horizon tracker, Parktronic parking sensors and an upgraded BOSE sound system.The most recent service was carried out by MercedesBenz, West London in July 2025, and the MOT is valid until 18th August 2026. Accompanying the car are the aforementioned purchase invoice, along with the owners manuals and service books. Possibly unique within the world of modern classics, MercedesBenz sold their cars with a 30year corrosion warranty and Mobilo roadside assistance (so long as the vehicle was last serviced by a franchised dealer and is serviced up to date) indicating remarkable confidence in their build quality. With its elegant colour combination, exceptionally low mileage and strong provenance, this SL500 represents a rare opportunity to acquire a highly specified R230 in outstanding condition. Increasingly regarded as a modern classic, the R230 combines timeless styling with V8 refinement and sophisticated engineering, and examples of this quality are becoming ever harder to find.