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Identity & configuration

The car

Year: 2005
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model family: SL
Generation: R230
Trim / Variant: SL500
Body: Convertible
Transmission: Automatic
Mileage: 45,000 miles
Exterior: Alabaster White
Interior: Charcoal Leather
VIN: WDBSK75F75F094308

Highlights

Notable Equipment

5.0-Liter V8
Black-Finished 18" Multi-Spoke Wheels
Power-Folding Hardtop w/Panoramic Sunroof
Heated Power-Adjustable Seats w/Position Memory
Wind Deflector
Bose Sound System w/Remote CD Changer
COMAND w/Navigation

Service & Documentation

Service Records
Clean Carfax Report
Documented service history
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Market

Comparable prices

SL500

Median sold

$14,000

193 sales · last 12 months

Sales over time

Earlier history

Running medianMiddle half

214 records · 193 sold · 19 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

2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500

68,000 mi · Brilliant Silver Metallic · Automatic · Oct 17, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Automatic

Oct 17, 2026

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+11% 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

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History

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1 event

Jan 30, 2026, 6:50 PM UTC
Auction closed
RNM for $11,750 · Bring a Trailer

2005 Mercedes-Benz SL500
Bring a Trailer · Closed, RNM · 45,000 mi · Jan 30, 2026 · View on Bring a Trailer
High bid $11,750

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Identity & configuration