Mercedes R230 SL350 VU53BXW

[r230sl]

Hi guys!

I am off down to Hampshire in the morning to take a look at the above. Currently listed on auto trader at £6975.
The photos make the car look immaculate. I’d love to know if anyone is aware of the car, and knows anything of its history?

I am aware that I need to check the roof seals and I have asked the dealer to allow me to use a hose on the car, which they suggested would be absolutely fine (good news?!) … I also know to check the gearbox changes well etc.
Is there anything else I should be looking out for, or any alarm bells that ring for anyone? It has a full history, Mercedes to 2015, then specialists.
This would be a weekend toy for me and for my partner to drive during the week locally, so hoping to buy a good one.

 

[Blobcat]

Hello and welcome

Check the roof works as it should, it shouldn’t have ABC suspension being a 350 but check anyway as it could have been specified as an option (although extremely rare)

 

[r230sl]

Hello and welcome

Check the roof works as it should, it shouldn’t have ABC suspension being a 350 but check anyway as it could have been specified as an option (although extremely rare)

Thank you. I’m assuming if it has ABC it’ll have a button by the wing mirror controls?

I will be checking that absolutely everything works!

 

[SL63 Mark]

Thank you. I’m assuming if it has ABC it’ll have a button by the wing mirror controls?

I will be checking that absolutely everything works!

That's right, there is an ABC button in the centre console to raise/lower the suspension.

 

[00slk]

Hello and welcome
Great choice of car

 

[NJS5]

Hello & welcome.

Where are you from ? Who is the vendor of the car?

You could get a good assessment of the car from Ollie at https://www.prestigecarservice.co.uk/

NJSS

 

[r230sl]

Thanks all for the replies.
I’m from Norfolk and the car is at Lawrence Warner Specialist Cars.
I have just sent Ollie a message but I guess tomorrow at 11am is a long shot!

I feel like I’m taking a brave pill, but I won’t go into it without doing my best to check absolutely everything! It was a last minute decision to look at the car because I’ve been considering all sorts of things. A little impulsive I guess, but if I thought about it for too long I’d not do it!!

 

[Wearsafoxhat]

If it is of any help, I once bought a car from there, Gerard or Gerald was the guy. Is a good car, I still have it …

not that means anything, but good luck with the purchase.


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[SL63 Mark]

Theres a link to the car Here

Definitely no ABC, but it does have a pano roof, which is nice,. Hope the car checks out for you OP.

 

[mioba]

If it ticks all the boxes - good.
Get in it, go for a drive, press every button and if it all works - good.
Impulsive buys - Great!

good luck and we want pics when you got it.

 

[Gary5]

You will find its MOT history on this link if that is any use in your decision making, doesn't look to have had too much wrong over time?

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