NEW ARRIVAL - 20/06/2025 The Mercedes R230 emerged from a five year development cycle to premiere at the 2001 Frankfurt Motor Show. After the charming angularity of the R129, the new car looked impressively slippery, more organic looking, sleek even. It looked sleek because it was and a new electrically folding steel top was a key feature of the new model. The new “Vario” roof employed eleven hydraulic cylinders to deploy in just 16 seconds. Other, if less obvious, innovations included Sensotronic Braking System (SBS) which removed any physical connection between the pedal and the pads. This enabled the ECU to link with suspension sensors to allocate braking to each wheel. Active Body Control (ABC) was also new and combined conventional spring and dampers with a hydraulic servo to manage roll and deliver switchable modes. Once again the Mercedes-Benz SL was bang up to date and ready to take on the world. The car was first registered on the 26th March 2003 and its had a total of 5 previous keepers with the current owner acquiring the car on its 19th birthday on 26th March 2022. Brilliant Silver Metallic with Flamenco Red Leather trim 18-inch AMG Five Spoke Alloys M113 5-litre V8 engine (4966cc) Naturally Aspirated - 302 bhp 5G Tronic Automatic Transmission 81,429 Miles from new with a FSH The Plate BNZ 558 is included - original plate: WV03 DZW Tracker ULEZ Compliant FULL DETAILS PHOTOGRAPHS AND A VIDEO TO FOLLOW NB: Photo's shown are of a car with almost the same specification except the 18'' AMG Alloys on our car are nicer! Car on display @ our showrooms in South West London. NB: Classic Chrome Ltd make every effort to ensure that the information in this advertisement is accurate and all statements as to provenance and condition are given as opinions only. When describing any car that is more than 20 years old, we sometimes have to rely on the car’s history file and any information provided by the previous owner(s). This information in passed on in good faith and is therefore not purported to be a statement of fact. Any prospective purchaser must satisfy themselves as to the condition and fitness for use of the vehicle. This does not affect your statutory rights. Air Conditioning, Electric Windows, Climate Control,