2002 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 ROADSTER

OVERVIEW

This 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL500 is powered by a refreshed 5.0L V8 mated to a five-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission. Finished in Black over an Ash Nappa leather interior, this R129 is now offered by the selling dealer with the original window sticker, manuals, service records since the vehicle was new, color-matched removable hard top with stand, (2) extra wheels, spare keys, ceiling-mountable targa top holder, AutoCheck report and a clear title.

Highlights

• Original owner
• Well-maintained according to included service records 
• Cruise control
• Air conditioning 

Ownership History                                                                            

• Offered by a private seller 
• Current location: Florida 

EXTERIOR

• Black paint 
• Orion Gray power convertible top
• Black removable hard top 
• Dual power-adjustable mirrors

Updates 

• GAAH Automotive convertible top installed in November 2023
• Convertible hydraulic pumps were rebuilt in December 2019

WHEELS AND TIRES                                                                                   

• 18-inch AMG five-spoke monoblock wheels 
• Staggered-width Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 4 ZP run-flat radial tires 
  • 245/40 front
  • 275/35 rear

Updates

• New tires installed 

INTERIOR

• Ash Nappa leather upholstery 
• Woodgrain trim 
• Power bucket seats 
  • Heated 
• Center console with automatic shifter 
• Cruise control 
• Air conditioning 
• Power locks
• Power windows
  • Express down feature
• Power steering
• Electric tilt and telescopic steering column 
• Factory stereo 
  • AM/FM
  • Trunk-mounted multi-disc CD changer  

INSTRUMENTS

• Gauges
  • 160-mph speedometer
  • 7,000-rpm tachometer
  • Oil pressure
  • Temperature
  • Clock
  • Fuel
• Odometer shows 111,660 miles
  • Most recent AutoCheck odometer reading: 99,190 miles in July 2024

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

• 5.0L 24V V8 
  • 302 horsepower  
  • 339 lb-ft of torque
  • Fuel injection

Transmission

• Five-speed electronically-controlled automatic 

Service History Highlights 

• Engine oil was changed in July 2025
• Engine underwent major refresh between July and August 2024
  • Intake manifold replaced
  • Hoses replaced
  • Sender units replaced
  • Ignition coils replaced
  • Ignition wires replaced
  • New spark plugs
  • New engine battery
  • New fuel pump 
  • New fuel filter 

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST                              

• Independent front suspension
• Five-arm multi-link rear suspension 
• Power four-wheel disc brakes 
• Single-exit exhaust system 

Service History Highlights

• Rear differential fluid was changed in July 2025
• New brake pads and rotors installed in October 2024

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS

• Minor road rash is visible on the front bumper cover 
• Other minor cosmetic blemishes visible in the gallery 

ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE 

• Original window sticker
• Manuals
• Service records
  • Since new 
• Color-matched removable hard top with stand 
• Spare front and rear wheel
• Spare keys
• Ceiling-mountable targa top holder

ADDITIONAL NOTES 

• AutoCheck Report 
  • Begins in 2002
  • Accident or damage to the right side reported in February 2021
    • Seller states damage was to right front side marker lens only
  • Collision with another motor vehicle reported in December 2004
    • Seller states damage was isolated to right front and rear wheels only
  • Shows ownership in Tennessee and Florida 

VIDEO 

• Seller has included a video demonstrating the power convertible top in operation