This 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500 is a Designo Launch Edition model that is finished in Designo Silver Metallic over Charcoal leather upholstery. Power comes from a 5.0-liter V8 paired with a five-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes a retractable hardtop, bi-xenon headlamps, Active Body Control suspension, heated and ventilated multi-contour seats, a black Alcantara headliner, burl walnut trim, dual-zone automatic climate control, and COMAND infotainment with a Bose sound system. The car spent time in multiple states before being…
This 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500 is a Designo Launch Edition model that is finished in Designo Silver Metallic over Charcoal leather upholstery. Power comes from a 5.0-liter V8 paired with a five-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes a retractable hardtop, bi-xenon headlamps, Active Body Control suspension, heated and ventilated multi-contour seats, a black Alcantara headliner, burl walnut trim, dual-zone automatic climate control, and COMAND infotainment with a Bose sound system. The car spent time in multiple states before being acquired by the seller in July 2021.
The car is finished in Designo Silver Metallic (029U) and is equipped with a retractable hardtop. Additional equipment includes bi-xenon headlights, fog lights, and dual exhaust outlets. The wiper blades were replaced in preparation for sale. The Carfax report lists a damage report from 2017 showing “minor” damage to the rear of the vehicle.
Factory 18″ wheels are wrapped in 255/40 front and 285/35 rear Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ tires that show 2016 and 2017 date codes. The car is equipped with electronic stability control, an Active Body Control (ABC) suspension system, and cross-drilled front brake rotors with Mercedes-Benz-branded calipers. The seller reports that the right rear shock was replaced in preparation for the sale.
The heated and ventilated multi-contour seats are upholstered in charcoal Nappa leather which extends to the dashboard, center console, and door panel trim. Amenities include an Alcantara headliner, dual-zone automatic climate control, burl walnut trim, and COMAND infotainment with Bose premium audio and a CD changer.
A leather-wrapped steering wheel frames VDO instrumentation featuring a 160-mph speedometer, a tachometer with an inset data display, and auxiliary gauges. The digital odometer indicates 31k miles.
The 5.0-liter M113 V8 produced 302 horsepower and 339 lb-ft of torque when new. The seller states that the 15k-mile annual service was performed in preparation for the sale.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a five-speed automatic transmission.
The window sticker lists standard and optional equipment and a total retail price of $97,455.