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Contact Gladius Motors Ltd

Gladius Motors Ltd

Posting for 7+ months

2003 Mercedes-Benz S Class SL 500 2dr Auto CONVERTIBLE PETROL Automatic

Gloucester, Gloucestershire

£8,990

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Vehicle information

Seller Type
Trade
Posted
7 hours ago

Description

***VIEWING BY APPOINTMENT ONLY***1 OWNER FROM NEW • 83,700 MILES • 5.0 V8 • GARAGED MOST OF ITS LIFE • 2 KEYS • 3 MONTH WARRANTY • FUTURE CLASSICSome cars are simply used. Others are cherished. This 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500 has spent an incredible 23 years with the same gentleman owner from new, and its condition tells the story before you even turn the key.Kept garaged for most of its life and mainly brought out for weekend drives, this is a very special example of the R230 SL. With just 83,700 miles, part service history and its latest service completed in August 2026, finding another with this ownership story won’t be easy.Then there’s the engine. Under that long bonnet sits Mercedes’ magnificent 5.0-litre naturally aspirated V8, driving through the rear wheels with the smooth, effortless character these cars are famous for. Start it from cold and the timing chain is lovely and quiet. On the road, it genuinely drives beautifully – remarkably tight, smooth and refined for a car now over 20 years old.This was pioneering Mercedes engineering in its day and still feels special today. Drop the roof on a summer evening, settle into the heated memory seats and let that V8 do the talking. Equally, with the roof up, it becomes a refined grand tourer you could comfortably travel hundreds of miles in.Everything is working as it should, and the car is supplied with 2 keys and a clear history check.For the collector or enthusiast looking for an increasingly rare, original SL500 with exceptional provenance, this is one that deserves to be seen rather than simply read about.Watch the full walk-around video on our website to properly appreciate the condition and beauty of this SL500.All our vehicles are inspected, prepared and road tested before sale. We welcome any inspection or test drive.Proud to be a 5-star rated AA Approved Dealer.Call 01452 452786 to arrange a viewing.

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Overview

Performance

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Safety & Security

  • Year
    2003
  • Mileage
    83,767 miles
  • Body Type
    Convertible
  • Transmission
    Automatic
  • Colour
    Silver
  • Seats
    5
  • Doors
    2
  • Luggage Capacity (seats Up)
    235 litres
  • Fuel Type
    Petrol
  • Engine Power
    305.8 bhp
  • Engine Size
    4966 cc
  • Brochure Engine Size
    5.0 L
  • Top Speed
    155 mph
  • Acceleration (0-62mph)
    6.3 seconds
  • Fuel Consumption
    22.2 mpg
  • Fuel Capacity
    80 litres
  • Urban Mpg
    14.8 mpg
  • Extra Urban Mpg
    30.7 mpg
  • Insurance Group
    50A
  • CO2 Emissions
    304 g/km
  • Euro Emissions
    Euro 3
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Vehicle history

  • Not stolenPass
  • Not scrappedPass
  • Not exportedPass
  • Not Cat A/BPass
  • Not Cat C/DPass
  • Not Cat S/NPass
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  • Original number platePass
  • Original colourPass

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