2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500 (R230)

Lot Number 232

2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500 (R230)

This V8 SL500 has benefitted from a recent investment of £23,000 at a Mercedes main dealer.

  • Sold for an undisclosed sum.

Bid online during our live auction or at The Saleroom.

LIVE AUCTION: Saturday 10th December | 10.30am GMT
  • BODY COLOUR
    Brilliant Silver
  • DRIVE
    RHD
  • Registration Number
    REG NUMBER
    E2 LRJ
  • ODOMETER READING
    111600 Miles

SUMMARY

This V8 SL500 has benefitted from a recent investment of £23,000 at a Mercedes main dealer.

DESCRIPTION

  • A lovely, early example of the technically brilliant, fifth-generation SL
  • Finished in Brilliant Silver with a complementing two-tone grey interior
  • Smart 17" 5-spoke alloys. Balletic folding 'Vario Roof' (14 seconds)
  • Powered by Mercedes' well-proven M113 5.0-litre V8 offering 302bhp and 460Nm
  • Fairly recent mechanical refresh by Mercedes-Benz main dealer at a cost of around £23,000
  • The work included suspension components, all electrics including the roof mechanism, a tidy up of the paintwork and refreshed alloy wheels along with everything else that needed doing
  • The cherished number plate, E2 LRJ, is included in the sale 

 

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number
232
Make
MERCEDES-BENZ
Model
SL500
Registration Number
E2 LRJ
MOT Expiry
03/10/2023
Chassis Number
WDB2304752F037036
Engine Number
11396330453440
Transmission
Automatic
Body Colour
Brilliant Silver

CONSIGNOR

Consignor

For further information regarding this lot please contact Stacey.

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CCA VENDOR CONDITION REPORT

OVERALL:

100 / 135

Exterior


Bodywork:

Glass:

Paint:

Chrome:

Trim:

Remarks

Subject to recent full detail

Interior


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Boot:

Engine


Components:

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Running:

Transmission


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Running Gear


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Electrics


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Vehicle History

Remarks

Mechanical only, lots of money has been spent putting the car back to its former glory. Bills included in the last 18 months for £23k, all done by Mercedes main dealer in Newbury


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A lot's condition report is compiled based on information provided to CCA by the vendor of the lot. CCA has no access to lots prior to a sale but does review their condition on the day of the sale. CCA strongly recommends viewing a lot prior to a sale as it cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided. CCA will not entertain any disputes over vendor condition reports.

Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car

Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts

Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history

Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history

Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history

CONSIGNOR

Consignor

For further information regarding this lot please contact Stacey.

CONTACT

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Vehicles can be collected from The Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN, on Sunday 11th December between 10am and 3pm and Monday 12th September between 9am and 1pm.

Our transport partners, EM Rogers, can assist with collection and delivery. Please contact them on 01604 755511 or trafficdesk@emrogers.co.uk for a quote.

Due to venue restrictions we need to be clear of The WEC by 1pm on Monday 12th therefore any motor vehicles not collected by this time will be taken to our transport partners storage facility in Northampton for a fee of £150 plus VAT. Storage will be charged at £10 plus VAT per day.