2002 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 for sale

Name: 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL 500
Brand: Mercedes-Benz
SKU: tb0018
Price: 39950 EUR
Availability: InStock

€39,950

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

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Mileage: 20,666 km
Gearbox: Automatic
Model year: 2002
Power: 306 PS (225 kW)

2002 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 for Sale in the Netherlands

This 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 is a used car showing 20,666 km. It is equipped with an automatic transmission. The car is finished in Silver metallic with a Black interior. It is a 2-seat car.

An early R230, this SL 500 belongs to the first series of the generation that introduced the folding steel Vario roof to the SL. Its very low mileage for its age is the main point of interest, and the specification is typical of a well-equipped car of its day.

It has black leather with wood trim, electrically adjustable memory seats with heating and adjustable lumbar supports, automatic climate control with residual heat utilisation, navigation, cruise control and Park Distance Control. Outside there are xenon headlights with washers, front fog lights, 17-inch alloy wheels and a wind deflector.

The car is located in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

The Mercedes-Benz SL 500 uses the 4,966 cc naturally aspirated M113 V8 with port injection, rated at 306 PS (225 kW) at 5,600 rpm and 460 Nm from 2,700 to 4,250 rpm, for 0 to 100 km/h in 6.2 seconds and 250 km/h, with a five-speed automatic with Tipshift, fitted until 2003, driving the rear wheels.

Technical Information

This unit

Exterior: Silver metallic
Interior: Black
Upholstery: Leather
Mileage: 20,666 km
Condition: Used
Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands

Powertrain

Engine capacity: 4,966 cc
Cylinders: 8
Power quoted by the dealer: 306 PS (225 kW)
Fuel type: Petrol
Transmission: Automatic
Combined consumption: 12.7 l/100 km
CO2 emissions: 304 g/km

Body & equipment

Body style: Convertible
Doors: 2
Seats: 2
Kerb weight: 1,745 kg
VAT: VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme.

Equipment

Options listed by the dealer 39

Auto-dimming door mirrors
Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors
Body-coloured door mirrors
Door mirrors with puddle lights
Electronic brakeforce distribution
Headlight washers
17-inch alloy wheels
Metallic paint
Front fog lights
Park distance control
Wind deflector
Xenon headlamps
Navigation system
Automatic climate control
Front armrest
Auto-dimming interior mirror
Trip computer
Cruise control
Electric front and rear windows
Electrically adjustable seats with memory
Wood interior trim
Leather upholstery
Leather steering wheel and gear lever
Adjustable lumbar supports
Residual engine heat utilisation
Rain sensor
Speed-sensitive power steering
Adjustable steering column
Heated front seats
Active cornering enhancement
Rear head airbags
Front head airbags
Front side airbags
Driver airbag
Passenger airbag
Class 3 alarm
ABS
ESP stability control
Remote central locking

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 €39,950, it sits below the median of €70,193 for the 7 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 advertised in Europe in 2026. 14% 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 the Netherlands and registered elsewhere in Europe?

The car is located in Rotterdam, Netherlands. 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. The price shown is the Dutch market price published by the dealer: for a car already registered in the Netherlands it may include the BPM, the Dutch registration tax, which a buyer who exports does not normally pay. Ask the dealer for the amount excluding BPM.

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

The manufacturer's base list price was €94,308 in Germany, excluding options. This car is advertised at €39,950, 58% 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.

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

20,666 km recorded, against a median of 37,856 km across the Mercedes-Benz SL 500 advertised in Europe in 2026. It is therefore among the lower-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 €36,890, and a 1998 car in Germany at €44,900. 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?

3B Exclusief, a professional dealer in Rotterdam, Netherlands. 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 Rotterdam, Netherlands, 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.

2002 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 for sale

2002 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 for Sale in the Netherlands