17k-Mile 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL500

OVERVIEW

This 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500 roadster has been driven 17,885 miles since new and is powered by a 5.0-liter V8 mated to a seven-speed automatic transmission. It comes equipped with Active Body Control suspension, dual-zone automatic climate control, woodgrain trim, and a Bose audio system. Finished in metallic green-blue and equipped with a power-retractable aluminum hardtop over a beige leather interior, this R230 SL500 is now offered with a clean CARFAX report and a clear title in the seller’s name.

EXTERIOR – FEATURES

The blue-green exterior features xenon headlights, halogen fog lamps, vented front fenders, a body-color power-retractable hardtop with a heated rear window, and dual chrome exhaust outlets.

EXTERIOR – WHEELS AND TIRES

Aluminum 18-inch Avior five-spoke wheels are wrapped in staggered-width tires.

INTERIOR – FEATURES

The cabin is appointed with power-adjustable beige leather bucket seats, which are matched to the door panels, dash, carpeting, and floor mats. Amenities include a rollbar, woodgrain trim, dual-zone automatic climate control, cruise control, power windows, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, aluminum door sill plates, COMAND infotainment with navigation, and a Bose audio system.

INTERIOR – GAUGES

Instrumentation includes a 160-mph speedometer, a 7,000-rpm tachometer, and auxiliary gauges for the fuel level and coolant temperature. The digital odometer reads 17,885 miles, which falls in line with the most recent mileage figure of 17,800 miles recorded on the CARFAX report in October 2022.

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

The M113 5.0-liter V8 was rated at 302 horsepower and 339 lb-ft of torque when new. An oil change was performed recently per the sealer. The CARFAX outlines additional service history including the replacement of the engine mounts in 2016. Power is transferred to the rear wheels via a console-shifted seven-speed automatic transmission with Touch Shift capability.

UNDERCARRIAGE

The chassis features an independent four-link setup in front and an independent five-arm multi-link setup in the rear. Stopping power comes from four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes. Handling is assisted by Active Body Control (ABC) suspension components.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

The CARFAX report begins in 2004 and shows accident-free ownership in Florida and Texas.  A Texas safety inspection was performed in 2019.