2008 Mercedes-Benz SL 350 (R230)

Highlights

• Powerful V6 engine
• Seven-speed transmission
• Extensive service history
• Long, advisory-free MOT
• Superb Mauritius Blue paint

Overview

This SL 350 is the perfect car for the terminally indecisive. If you’re wavering between buying a convertible (because you know you want to), and buying a hardtop (when you have your sensible hat on), then this is the car for you. It’s the ultimate can-kicking, make-worry-about-it-later car. In fact, you don’t even need to decide whether you want a hardtop or an open car until after you’ve set off. How brilliantly non-committal is that?

But if you do make one decision today, let it be that you will have a look at this SL 350. It’s certainly worth a closer inspection, where you’ll find that it is in excellent condition throughout. The Mauritius Blue paint is an excellent and rarely seen choice, and it contrasts the black leather interior very nicely.

Upon lowering the roof, the car performs a Transformer-style disassembly and reassembly of its own exoskeleton, and the roof is neatly stored above the luggage in the boot. The passengers are then treated to the comforting embrace of the Air Scarf system, ensuring they are kept toasty warm even on a cold day. And should you prefer a little more protection from the elements, the panoramic glass sunroof still provides plenty of opportunity to enjoy the open sky.

So if you’re looking for a powerful two-seater which has been meticulously cared for — and is now presented in superb condition inside and out — then this SL 350 has a lot to offer.

History and documentation

• Registered 14 Nov 2008
• The vendor has kept a record of the car’s servicing, with some invoices and services as follows: Sep 2010, Aug 2011 @ 17,678 miles , Sep 2012, Jul 2013, Jul 2014, Jun 2015, Aug 2016, Jan 2018 @ 49,078 miles, Nov 2019 @ 58,778 miles, Jan 2020 @ 60,936 miles
• Full document pack
• Collection of invoices for parts and servicing
• Two keys
• Five registered former keepers
• Current MOT with no advisories expires 3 Dec 2025
• V5 present in owner’s name
• HPI clear
• London ULEZ compliant

Interior

• Black leather interior with contrasting Anthracite stitching
• The upholstery remains in excellent condition throughout, with very few signs of wear
• Some very light fading to the driver’s seat bolster
• Electronic seat adjusters with memory function
• Heated seats
• Air Scarf heated headrests
• Original Mercedes-Benz footwell mats
• The carpets are very well presented
• Door cards free from significant scuffs or damage
• The stitched leather continues onto the centre console
• Leather multi-function steering wheel, with paddle shift gear controls
• Cruise control
• Dual-zone climate control
• Original onboard computer
• Mobile phone connectivity
• CD changer
• Original first aid kit stowed under the passenger seat
• Luggage space behind the seats, with additional storage compartments
• The folding roof features a glass sunroof with retractable shade
• Spacious, fully carpeted boot to the rear
• The rear window and boot seals were reportedly replaced in 2019 and cleaned in Dec 2023
• Space-saver spare wheel stowed under the boot floor, along with a tyre compressor, jack, toolkit, and tyre repair kit

Exterior

• Finished in the superb shad of Mauritius Blue
• Convertible hardtop gives the best of both worlds
• Sharp Mercedes styling ,which looks remarkably modern
• The paint is very well preserved throughout
• The only issue reported is a very small bubble on the offside rear wheel arch
• Otherwise, the car appears to be free from significant chips, scratches or damage
• No dents, or other areas of corrosion reported
• 19-inch, 14-spoke alloy wheels, reportedly fitted new in Mar 2022
• Some small scuffs to the rims of the nearside two wheels
• The rear tyres were reportedly replaced in Mar 2023, and the front tyres in Aug 2021
• Black bootlid badges
• Bi-xenon headlights with clear and bright lenses
• Parking sensors front and rear
• The folding hard top roof is said to work smoothly
• The underside of the car looks clean and tidy with some surface corrosion to some of the suspension components
• Twin exhaust tips

Mechanical

• 3,498 cc V6 engine
• Produces 264 bhp and 258 lb ft
• Seven-speed automatic transmission
• Rear-wheel drive
• Engine bay very clean
• Said to run very smoothly
• No mechanical issues or warning lights reported
• The vendor’s service records note the following work undertaken much of which is detailed in the accompanying invoices:
• Auxiliary belt and tensioner replaced in Feb 2020
• Thermostat, coolant, engine oil and filter replaced in Mar 2020
• Front shock absorbers replaced in Feb 2021
• Rear suspension springs replaced in Mar 2021
• Rear brake pads replaced in Nov 2021
• Front brake discs and pads replaced in Mar 2022
• ABS sensor replaced in Jun 2023
• Oil change in Aug 2023
• New battery in Feb 2024

Summary

This excellent example of an SL 350 offers open-top thrills, without compromising on comfort and style. Perfect for summer mooching but with the security and practicality of a hard top for the winter, it’s an ideal all rounder for the UK.

To arrange a viewing, please request this in the Q&A section. You can click through to the seller's profile and use the 'Email Me' function to arrange a viewing privately. Please note that the car is stored in Redcar, North Yorkshire, not at the location shown in the seller’s profile.