2003 Mercedes-Benz SL 350 Automatic Convertible

2003

93,321 miles

9G-TRONIC

Petrol

£1,500

Estimate: £3,000 – £4,000

Bidding starts 7 Oct at 11:00

Listing Source

Ewbanks Auctions

Auction

Auction Date

Wednesday, 7 October 2026

Starts at 11:00

13 days until auction

Estimate

£3,000 - £4,000

Location

Woking, United Kingdom

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Buyer notes

MOT valid until 27th April 2027.
The vehicle is ULEZ compliant.
Recorded mileage is 93,321 miles.

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Description

MOT until 27th of April 2027.Benefitting from being ULEZ compliant.Please note that buyers premium is 10% plus VAT (total 12% inc VAT) on all cars and motorbikes, subject to a minimum of £150 plus VAT.Please be aware that all lots are sold as seen and without any warranty implied or given. You must satisfy your knowledge as to a vehicles description and condition before you decide to bid. We recommend that you inspect the lot in person during the general viewing days held prior to the auction da...

About the SL350

The R230 SL350 (2003-2011) brought accessible V6 power to the SL range with the M272 3.5-litre producing 272hp initially, later 316hp. The folding hard-top "Vario-Roof" transformed from roadster to coupe in 16 seconds. Despite being entry-level, it retained all SL luxury and could be optioned identically to V8 models. The lighter nose improved handling balance, making it surprisingly agile. Popular for its combination of SL prestige with lower running costs and excellent fuel economy.

Known Issues to Watch For

M272 balance shaft sprocket wear causes engine rattle on early cars (fixed from 2007). Vario-Roof hydraulics need maintenance - pumps and rams can fail. ABC suspension (if fitted) expensive to repair. Soft dashboard leather shrinks and cracks in sun. SBC brake system requires dealer reset if battery dies. Timing chain tensioner failures. Air conditioning evaporator leaks common.

Desirable Options

ABC Active Body Control suspension, Airscarf neck heater, Keyless Go, panoramic glass roof, AMG bodykit, harman/kardon sound system, full leather, ventilated seats, satellite navigation, Distronic cruise control, bi-xenon headlights.