25k-MILE 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500

OVERVIEW

This three-owner 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500 has covered 25,706 miles since new and received $15,000 in maintenance and upgrades within the past two years. It is powered by a 5.0-liter V8 backed by a five-speed automatic transmission. Power features include the retractable hardtop, mirrors, windows, steering, brakes, seats, and locks. Additional features include seat heaters, air conditioning,  and a custom sound system with a Pioneer AM/FM touchscreen stereo with a rearview camera. Finished in white over a gray leather interior, this garage-kept Mercedes-Benz comes with the removed original head unit and amplifier, a CARFAX report, and a clear title.

EXTERIOR – FEATURES

The white exterior features color-keyed bumpers, turn signal indicators on the mirror caps, tinted glass, a power retractable hardtop roof, and heated rear glass. In 2020, the hardtop's cylinders were either repaired or replaced. A new antenna and a new trunk latch mechanism were installed the following year.

EXTERIOR - WHEELS AND TIRES

A set of 18-inch AMG 22-spoke wheels is wrapped in 255/40ZR18 front and 285/35ZR18 rear Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 radial tires. The seller states that the tires and wheels were replaced in July 2021.

INTERIOR – FEATURES

The front bucket seats and the rear seat are upholstered in gray leather. Power features include the mirrors, windows, steering and brakes, seats, and locks. Additional features include seat heaters and air conditioning. A custom sound system with new amplifiers, a Pioneer head unit, and front and rear cameras was installed in August 2021. The seller states that an SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) sensor and the trunk-mounted battery were replaced in July 2021.

INTERIOR – GAUGES

A 160-mph speedometer, 7,000-rpm tachometer, and gauges for the fuel level and coolant temperature are located ahead of the driver. The odometer reads 25,706 miles, which the seller reports to be accurate. The last reported mileage of 25,677 was logged in the CARFAX report in May 2023.

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Power is provided by a 5.0-liter V8 and backed by a five-speed automatic transmission. The seller states that regular oil changes and maintenance have been completed since the car was new. In 2020, a new battery and fuel tank cap were installed. In 2021, a new fuel filter was installed and the oil and brake, transmission, and suspension fluids were changed.

UNDERCARRIAGE

This Mercedes-Benz was factory-equipped with the Active Body Control (ABC) suspension system, which received a new filter, high-pressure pump, and struts in 2021. The same year, the brake pads and discs were replaced. The exhaust exits at the rear through dual outlets.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

The CARFAX report starts in September 2002 and shows ownership in New York, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, and Texas. An accident that caused minor damage to the rear end was reported in December 2019. The removed original head unit and amplifier will come with the purchase of the car.