This 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500 is a Designo Launch Edition example that has remained registered in Florida since new and now has 36k miles. The car is powered by a 5.0-liter V8 paired with a five-speed automatic transmission and is finished in Designo Silver Metallic over Charcoal Nappa leather upholstery. Equipment includes a power-folding hardtop, bi-xenon headlights, 18″ five-spoke alloy wheels, heated and ventilated seats, a Bose sound system, and COMAND with navigation. Work performed in 2024 is said to have included replacing the convertible top hydraulic cylinders and struts. Acquired by the selling dealer in 2024, this R230 is offered at no reserve with a clean Carfax report and a clean Florida title.
The car is finished in Designo Silver Metallic (029) and is equipped with a power-folding convertible hardtop, bi-xenon headlights, fog lights, dual exhaust outlets, and fender air vents. The convertible top hydraulic cylinders were reportedly replaced in 2024, and close-up photographs of the exterior finish and trim are shown in the gallery below.
The 18″ five-spoke alloy wheels have curb marks and are mounted with Continental Extreme Contact tires that have 2022 date codes. The car features Active Body Control (ABC) suspension as well as an Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and Automatic Slip Control (ASR). The struts are said to have been replaced in 2024.
The cabin features heated, ventilated, and massaging multi-contour seats that are upholstered in Charcoal Nappa leather. Amenities include dual-zone automatic climate control, a wind deflector, a Bose sound system, and COMAND with navigation. The selling dealer notes wrinkles in the dashboard upholstery.
The leather- and wood-rimmed steering wheel frames a 160-mph speedometer, a tachometer, and gauges for coolant temperature and fuel level. The digital odometer indicates 36k miles.
The 5.0-liter M113 V8 was factory-rated at 302 horsepower and 339 lb-ft of torque.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a five-speed automatic transmission.
The Carfax report is free of accidents or other reported damage.