2005 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.0 SL500

Overview

• Make: Mercedes-Benz
• Model: SL
• Version: 5.0 SL500 Auto RWD Euro 3 2dr (306 bhp)
• Year: 2005
• Mileage: 79,000 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Convertible, 2 doors, 2 seats
• Engine: 5.0 litres, 306 bhp
• Gearbox: Automatic
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: Silver
• CO2: 292 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 3

About this car

At 79,000 miles, this 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL has covered about 14,900 more miles than other 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL cars. Its asking price of £7,995 is £489 below the AskCar estimate of £8,484. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 365 Mercedes-Benz SL cars across different ages and specifications. It first appeared in our advert records 42 days ago. Our records show an MOT expiry date of 18 August 2019, which has passed. Ask the dealer for an update. We checked its advertised mileage against the government's MOT record, and they match. The seller is Curate Auto Group, based in Hales. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 6 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Fair price: £489 (5%) under the AskCar estimate of £8,484.

The AskCar estimate is our expected asking price for this car. It uses UK dealer asking prices, accounting for make, model, trim, version, age, mileage, fuel, gearbox, body type, driven wheels, engine size and power. It is an advertised price, not a confirmed sale price.

It draws on 365 priced Mercedes-Benz SL adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 6 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL has been on sale for at least 42 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 25 September 2026 at £7,995. Its asking price has not changed.

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 6 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 18 August 2019; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It has had 12 MOTs. The latest, on 30 July 2018, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: nearside front tyre 3mm tread remaining; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear tyres 3mm tread remaining; and 1 more.

Mileage at that test: 78,375 miles, which matches the advertised 79,000 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 14,900 miles higher than the median mileage of a 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL on AskCar.