ONE-OWNER 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ SL400

OVERVIEW

This one-owner 2015 Mercedes-Benz SL400 retractable-hardtop convertible was sold new by Mercedes-Benz of Oxnard and has remained California-owned. It is powered by an M276 twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 mated to a seven-speed automatic transmission and comes optioned with adaptive bi-xenon headlights, 19-inch AMG wheels, the Premium Package, the Driver Assistance Package, and a harman/kardon audio system. Finished in black over a black Nappa leather interior, this R231 SL is now offered by the selling dealer with service records, owner’s booklets, two keys, a copy of the window sticker, a clean CARFAX report, and a clear title.

EXTERIOR – FEATURES

The black exterior features LED daytime running lights, adaptive bi-xenon headlights, vented fenders, a power-retractable hardtop with a glass roof panel, and dual polished exhaust outlets.

EXTERIOR – WHEELS AND TIRES

The Sport Wheel Package adds 19-inch AMG five-spoke aluminum wheels, which are wrapped in Michelin tires. One of the wheels is noted to have curb rash.

INTERIOR – FEATURES

The interior is fitted with power-adjustable, heated, and ventilated black Nappa leather bucket seats as well as matching colors for the door panels, dash, center console, carpeting, and floor mats. Features include Keyless-Go, illuminated door sills, one-touch power windows, power door locks, power steering, a leather- and wood-wrapped multifunction steering wheel, AIRSCARF neck-level heating, Distronic Plus adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring, an 11-speaker harman/kardon LOGIC7 audio system, COMAND infotainment with navigation, dual-zone automatic climate control, and woodgrain trim.

INTERIOR – GAUGES

Instrumentation includes a 160-mph speedometer, an 8,000-rpm tachometer, and gauges for the coolant temperature and fuel level. The digital odometer reportedly shows 155,000 miles. The most recent figure logged in the CARFAX report in November 2023 was 162,226 miles.

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

The M276 twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 was rated at 329 horsepower and 354 lb-ft of torque when new. The selling dealer has had the timing chains, intake, and coil packs serviced in preparation for the sale. Maintenance in 2021 included the replacement of the spark plugs, engine air filter, and cabin air filter. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a console-shifted seven-speed automatic transmission.

UNDERCARRIAGE

Stopping power comes from anti-lock disc brakes with drilled rotors. According to the CARFAX report, the brake pads and rotors were changed at all four corners in 2022.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

The CARFAX report begins in 2015 and shows accident-free ownership in California since new. Service records, owner’s booklets, two keys, and a copy of the window sticker will come with the car.