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Identity & configuration

The car

Year: 2003
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model family: SL
Generation: R230
Trim / Variant: SL500
Body: Convertible
Engine: 5.0-liter V8
Transmission: Automatic
Mileage: 68,000 miles
Exterior: Brilliant Silver Metallic
Interior: Charcoal Leather
VIN: WDBSK75F23F017228

Highlights

Notable Equipment

Power-Folding Hardtop
20" Aftermarket Wheels
Heated Power-Adjustable Seats
COMAND w/Navigation
Bose Sound System
Dual-Zone Climate Control

Service & Documentation

Documented service history
Clean Carfax

Market

Comparable prices

SL500

Median sold

$14,000

This car $15,500 · 11% above

193 sales · last 12 months

Sales over time

Earlier history

Running medianMiddle halfThis car's sale $15,500

215 records · 193 sold · 20 unsold

Outcome

Car

Gearbox

Date · source

Price

vs median

2004 Mercedes-Benz SL500

67,000 mi · Mars Red · Automatic · Oct 19, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Automatic

Oct 19, 2026

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−5% vs $14,000

2004 Mercedes-Benz SL500

40,000 mi · Aegean Blue Metallic · Automatic · Oct 18, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Automatic

Oct 18, 2026

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+38% vs $14,000

2006 Mercedes-Benz SL500

6,000 mi · Mars Red · Automatic · Oct 15, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Automatic

Oct 15, 2026

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+105% vs $14,000

2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500

33,000 mi · Diamond Silver Metallic · Automatic · Oct 14, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Automatic

Oct 14, 2026

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−14% vs $14,000

2004 Mercedes-Benz SL500

123,845 mi · Fire Opal Red Unilac · Automatic · Oct 14, 2026 · Exotic Car Trader

Automatic

Oct 14, 2026

Exotic Car Trader

Last ask

not a sale

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History

Sightings

2 events

Oct 17, 2026
Sold
$15,500 · Bring a Trailer
Oct 11, 2026
Listed for sale
Auction · Bring a Trailer

2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500
Bring a Trailer · Listing closed · 68,000 mi · Oct 17, 2026 · View on Bring a Trailer
Hammer price $15,500

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Identity & configuration