2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 Auto
SA • Private
8
Odometer152,800km
Body typeConvertible
FuelPetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Key highlights
*Full service history
Parking sensors
Traction and/or Stability control
Cruise control
Heated Seats
Automatic headlights
Generated with AI from seller comments and car specifications.*
BETA
Comments from the seller
This 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class is built with a 5.0 litre engine and 225.0kW of power!.
SAFETY FEATURES:
This Unique Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 2003 SL500 has brake assist, front parking sensors, rear parking sensors and ABS brakes. It has 6 airbags to protect you and your family. Last but not least it has driver airbag, side airbags and passenger airbag.
EXCITING FEATURES
Driving pleasure , sportiness , aesthetics everything that goes to make a true roadster. With the Vario roof enjoy the SL500 open or closed. Touch of a button transform the car from a Coupe to Cabriolet.
SL55 AMG Rims [ No gutter rash ] Continental Sports tyres. Keyless go within vehicle .
Commented by Mercedes Benz Unley , Mile End , Silverstar Services Richmond one of the best kept , maintained SL500 in South Australia. Factory books , records kept from day 1 of cars life. $28,000 spent on car to keep in top order in and out. Non smoker , always garaged . Registered till 16/8/2026.
Tanzanite metallic dark blue exterior , Charcoal interior , rare factory combination.
Selling car for Medical reasons. No time wasters Please. Price negotiable.
Car details
øVehicle description
R230 SL500 Roadster 2dr Spts Auto 5sp 5.0i
Powerplant type
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)
Cost to insureSponsored
Exterior colour
Tanzanite Blue
Interior colour
Charcoal
Body type
Convertible, 2 doors, 2 seats
Transmission
5 speed Automatic
Engine
8 cylinders, Petrol Aspirated, 5.0L
Fuel consumption combined‡
12.7 L/100km
Cost of financeSponsored
Registration plate
SO27DKC
Registration expiry
May 2026
Build date
November 2003
Compliance date
Check with seller
Roadworthy certificate
Provided at pick-up by seller
carsales Network ID
SSE-AD-19874053
Audio, Visual & Communication
Controls
Multi-function control screen
CD / DVD
CD stacker - 10 disc
Speakers
8 speaker stereo
Safety & Security
Airbags
DriverPassengerHead for 1st row seats (front)Side for 1st row occupants (front)
Seatbelts
Front height adjust. with memoryPretensioners 1st row (front)Load limiters 1st row (front)
Emergency
Brake assist
Vehicle control
ABS (antilock brakes)TractionElectronic stabilityEBD (electronic brake force distribution)
Driver assistance
Park distance - frontPark distance - rear
Security
Central locking - remote/keylessAlarm
Comfort & Convenience
Climate
Climate control
Driving
Cruise control
Technology
Memory pack - driver (most vehicle electrics)
Sunvisor
Illuminated vanity mirror for driverIlluminated vanity mirror for passenger
Cooled storage
Glovebox - cooled
Lights & Windows
Headlights
Automatic (light sensitive)Bi-xenon (for low & high beam)Electric level adjustmentWashers
Lights
Fog lamps - front
Power windows
Front only
Rear view mirror
Electric anti glare
Wipers
Rain sensor (auto wipers)
Interior
Leather
Gear knobSteering wheelTrim (incl. seats, inserts)
Woodgrain
Burr walnut trimInserts
Seating
Electric seats
Drivers with memoryPassenger with memory
Heated
Heated
Instruments & Controls
Display
Trip computer
Gauges
Tacho
Speed
Speed limiter
Exterior
Boot
Power - tailgate/boot
Chrome finish
Interior highlights
Mirrors
Electric - auto dipping (reversing)Electric - heated
Paint
Metallic
Spoilers
Wind deflector
Body
Roof
Hardtop - power foldaway
Engine
Engine description
Drive by wire (electronic throttle control)
Transmission & Drivetrain
Differential
Limited slip diff
Steering
Operation
Multi-function steering wheel
Power steering
Speed sensitive
Steering column
Easy entry/exitWith memory
Brakes
Operation
By wireElectro-hydraulic
Suspension
Active
Suspension - active ride (leans into corners)Suspension - auto levelling
Dampers
Control - electronic damper
Type
Independent rear suspension
Wheels & Tyres
Rims
17" alloy wheels
Fuel
E10
Fuel Type
Petrol - Unleaded ULP
Fuel Capacity
80L
RON Rating
91
Fuel Delivery
Multi-Point Injection
Method of Delivery
Electronic Sequential
Fuel Consumption Combined‡
12.7L/100km
Fuel Consumption Highway‡
8.5L/100km
Fuel Consumption City‡
14L/100km
Fuel Average Distance
630km
Fuel Maximum Distance
941km
Fuel Minimum Distance
571km
CO2 Emission Combined
304g/km
Safety & Security
Number of Airbags
6
Engine
Engine type
Piston
Engine Location
Front
Engine Size (cc)
4966cc
Engine Size (L)
5.0L
Induction
Aspirated
Engine Configuration
V90
Cylinders
8
Camshaft
Double Overhead Cam
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
3
Compression ratio
10
Generic Engine Type
Piston
Power
225.0kW @ 5600rpm
Torque
460Nm @ 2700-4250rpm
Power to Weight Ratio
122.0kW/t
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3s
Transmission & Drivetrain
Gears
5
Gear Type
Sports Automatic
Gear Location
Floor
Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Steering
Steering
Rack and Pinion
Wheels & Tyres
Rim Material
Alloy
Front Rim Description
17x8.5
Rear Rim Description
17x8.5
Front Tyre Description
255/45 R17
Rear Tyre Description
255/45 R17
Dimensions & Weights
Length
4535mm
Width
1815mm
Height
1298mm
Wheelbase
2560mm
Track Front
1559mm
Track Rear
1547mm
Kerb Weight
1845kg
Gross Vehicle Mass
2140kg
Payload
295kg
Warranty & Service
Warranty in Years from First Registration
3yr
Warranty in Km
Unlimited km
Warranty Customer Assistance
3yr Roadside
Other
Country of Origin
GERMANY
Launch Year
2002
Launch Month
7
Generation Name
230
Series
R230
Badge
SL500
Doors
2
Seat Capacity
2
Body Style
Convertible
Probationary plate status +
New South Wales
Allowed
Victoria
Approved
Australian Capital Territory
Approved
Western Australia
Approved
Northern Territory
Approved
Tasmania
Approved
Queensland
Banned
South Australia
Banned
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Glenside, SA 5065
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