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2001 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 SL Edition for sale

Name: 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 SL Edition
Brand: Mercedes-Benz
SKU: ai0056
Price: 37900 EUR
Availability: InStock

€37,900

VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme.

Lempäälä, Finland

Mileage: 142,000 km
Gearbox: Automatic
Model year: 2001
First registration: 04/2001
Power: 306 PS (225 kW)

2001 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 SL Edition for Sale in Finland

This 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 SL Edition is a used car showing 142,000 km. It is powered by a 4,970 cm³ petrol engine rated at 306 PS (225 kW). It is equipped with an automatic transmission. The car is finished in Designo Mystic Blue with a Black interior. It is a 4-seat car.

An SL 500 from the final model year of the R 129, in SL Edition trim: the special series was painted Designo Mystic Blue and carried its own wing badges, illuminated sills, extra brightwork, two-piece BBS wheels, a machine-turned dashboard panel and perforated leather with dark grey birdseye maple. The build sheet adds two multicontour seats with memory, xenon lamps, the Audio 30 APS navigation radio and a factory Nokia car phone of the period.

The seller has fitted a new soft top and keeps the original hardtop with the car. It currently runs on 18-inch RH ZW1 wheels with a Remus exhaust, while the BBS wheels of the SL Edition and the standard exhaust are both handed over with it. The listing describes a European-specification car.

The car is located in Lempäälä, Finland.

Technical Information

This unit

Exterior: Designo Mystic Blue
Interior: Black
Upholstery: Leather
Mileage: 142,000 km
First registration: 04/2001
Accident history: Accident-free
Delivery specification: EU version
Condition: Used
Location: Lempäälä, Finland

Powertrain

Engine capacity: 4,970 cc
Cylinders: 8
Power quoted by the dealer: 306 PS (225 kW)
Fuel type: Petrol
Transmission: Automatic

Body & equipment

Body style: Convertible
Doors: 2
Seats: 4
Air conditioning: 2-zone automatic climate control
Airbags: Front, side and other airbags
VAT: VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme.

Equipment

Options listed by the dealer 29

New soft top
Original hardtop supplied with the car
18-inch RH ZW1 wheels fitted
Original 18-inch two-piece BBS wheels of the SL Edition supplied with the car
Remus exhaust fitted, original exhaust supplied with the car
SL Edition badges on the front wings
Illuminated door sills
Exterior brightwork
Machine-turned instrument panel and gear selector surround
Perforated leather seats
Dark grey birdseye maple interior trim
Black nappa leather
Driver's seat electrically adjustable with memory
Front passenger seat electrically adjustable with memory
Automatically dimming interior rear-view mirror
Antenna with splitter on the rear left wing and loudspeaker for the D-network telephone
Compact disc compartment in the centre console
Audio 30 APS radio with navigation
Multicontour seat, front left
Multicontour seat, front right
Electrically folding exterior mirrors
Heated right exterior mirror
Anti-theft and anti-break-in alarm system
Rear seats
Headlamp wiper and washer
Xenon headlamps
Alpine CD changer in the boot
Factory mobile telephone, Nokia 6150
Seat heating for both front seats

Equipment 32

ABS
Alloy wheels
Armrest
Auto-dimming interior mirror
CD multichanger
CD player
Central locking
Cruise control
Electrically adjustable seats
Electric door mirrors
Electric windows
Electrically adjustable seats with memory
ESP stability control
Folding door mirrors
Folding roof
Hands-free system
Headlight washers
Heated seats
Immobiliser
Leather steering wheel
Lumbar support
Navigation system
Power steering
Rear-wheel drive
Sound system
Sports seats
Sports package
Sports suspension
Summer tyres
Traction control
Tuner and radio
Xenon headlights

Equipment as listed by the dealer. Verify the specification with the dealer before purchase.

FAQ

This Mercedes-Benz SL 500 in the European market

Is this Mercedes-Benz SL 500 priced above or below the European market?

At €37,900, it sits below the median of €59,526 for the 12 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 advertised in Europe in 2026. 17% of them are advertised for less. Asking prices are not transaction prices, and specification differences explain much of the spread.

Can this Mercedes-Benz SL 500 be bought in Finland and registered elsewhere in Europe?

The car is located in Lempäälä, Finland. The dealer quotes it as: VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme. Cross-border purchase is normal for this kind of car, but the documentation, the certificate of conformity, transport and the registration rules of the destination country all have to be settled with the selling dealer first.

How much did this Mercedes-Benz SL 500 cost new?

The manufacturer's base list price was €88,668 in Germany, excluding options. This car is advertised at €37,900, 57% below it. A list price is the launch price of the version without options, so a heavily specified car left the factory above it, and it says nothing about what the car is worth today. That 1998 list price is converted to euros with no adjustment for inflation.

How does the mileage of this Mercedes-Benz SL 500 compare?

142,000 km recorded, against a median of 53,105 km across the Mercedes-Benz SL 500 advertised in Europe in 2026. It is therefore among the higher-mileage cars currently listed. Service records and ownership details should be checked against the documents held by the selling dealer.

Which other Mercedes-Benz SL 500 are priced closest to this one?

a car in Germany at €35,890, and a 2002 car in the Netherlands at €39,950. Observed in 2026. Comparing them means putting model year, mileage, factory options and the VAT basis side by side before the price itself.

Who is selling this Mercedes-Benz SL 500, and how does a purchase work?

Auto Italy, a professional dealer in Lempäälä, Finland. LUSSO lists the car and passes enquiries to that dealer; the inspection, the negotiation, the invoice and the transfer of ownership all take place directly between the buyer and the dealer. LUSSO does not hold stock, take deposits or act as an intermediary in payment.

Can this Mercedes-Benz SL 500 be inspected before purchase?

The car is at Lempäälä, Finland, and an inspection is arranged with the selling dealer. Buyers based in another country commonly appoint an independent inspector or a marque specialist rather than travel. Ask the dealer for the service record, the number of previous owners and any accident history, with supporting documents for the information stated in the listing.