2008 Mercedes-Benz SL350

This is a two-owner from new, silver Mercedes SL350 Sport automatic and it is matched with a black leather interior, dating from 2008. It has ticked up a fairly modest 87,000 miles on the odometer. The vendor purchased this car 18 months ago and has barely used it, adding just 1000 miles to the car’s road coverage. The car comes with luxury features, such as the panoramic roof, factory fitted SL350 sport wheels, comfort seats, leather trim, sat nav, radio with a multi disc CD, heated and memory seats, climate control and cruise control.

In the words of the vendor: “The interior is absolutely immaculate; it drives A1 - the roof works well, and it comes with the panoramic roof”. The vendor is selling this motor because he has three cars, one of which he hasn’t driven for the best part of 5 years, so it’s simply not getting the road time. As such, the vendor explains: “I’m not driving it and I want it to go to home where it can be enjoyed”. The vendor is based in Scotland so there isn’t the weather to make the most of what this car has to offer.

This is a highly original car and the paintwork is generally tidy, aside from minor scuffs on the alloys, the passenger wing mirror, and the corner of the rear bumper on the passenger side. One would think it’d be hard to improve on what the R129 offered, but they’d be wrong, because with the R230, Mercedes-Benz didn’t just present a more curved design, it did so without losing an ounce of elegance. The way the R230 sits is only improved by the sleek appearance of the three-piece metal ‘vario-roof’. This was standard on the SL, unlike the early cars where the standard model came with a soft top and the hardtop was a standalone unit and not integrated with the convertible mechanism.

The cabin presents very well, just as one would hope for from an SL. It adorns a brushed aluminium finish on the central console, which houses the sat nav. The black leather upholstery, door cards and dashboard are in nice condition. There are a few minor scuffs to the door sills, commensurate with the car’s age. The seats are heated, electrically operated and fully adjustable, offering exceptional comfort and support. It comes with a Bose sound system, a leather wrapped multifunction steering wheel, cruise control and climate control, all packaged in a neat layout. With the metal roof, this motor can basically be turned into a coupe at the press of a button, which is a unique feature.

The SL350 Sport packs a 3.5 litre V6 which delivers 312bhp and can reach a top speed of 155mph. It is paired with a 7-speed automatic transmission. The gearbox offers seamless shifts and can be operated in either fully automatic mode or manually using paddle shifters mounted on the steering wheel. The engine can shift from 0 to 60mph in just 6 seconds. It has direct fuel injection technology which optimises fuel delivery and enhances fuel efficiency, resulting in better performance and reduced emissions. It has a Variable Valve Timing (VVT) system, which allows for precise control of valve timing. This technology improves both low-end torque and high-end power, ensuring a responsive and smooth driving experience across a wide range of engine speeds. The SL350 makes use of the standard suspension unlike some of the other models which use the Mercedes automatic body control, but that means it isn’t lugging around an additional 30 or so kilos. The underside doesn’t look to be affected terribly by age, but there is some surface rust on the calipers that might warrant a closer look. Everything under the bonnet appears to be dry and looks to be in its right and proper place.

This car comes with an active MoT which runs through to March 2024. It’s previous MoT flagged one advisory due to some light misting of oil on the shock absorber. It has a limited service history, with 4 stamps in the book. The vendor had it serviced but it was not stamped in the book, however he has not had to do any major work. The car comes with its original documentation, including an owner’s manual and service booklet. In the last three years this car has covered little more than 1000 miles, with the majority of its road coverage happening between 2015 and 2020.

The R230 doesn’t look 15 years old, as it’s clearly benefitted from good upkeep and a fairly modest mileage. This is a highly original example of a top quality car – and it is in very good shape. There’s no doubt this is a lot of car for the money, as we think a prospective buyer will have to part with somewhere between £8,000 and £12,000 to take this car home.

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