1988 | Mercedes-Benz 500 SL

This very correct, low mileage (59700) and superbly presented Mercedes Benz 500SL has spent seventeen years with its last owner in South East London. E562FNM was first registered on the 27th of January 1988, and by mid 2000 had covered 46487 miles. Since the millennium the 500SL has only covered 13000 miles while being well maintained and MOT tested every year. In 2022 at 59343 miles, the SL was subject of a thorough ignition service where it received a new ignition coil, distributor, and rotor arm. At the same time, the 500SL was fitted with a new alternator and drive belt. Previous to that, at 57533 miles, the Mercedes Benz was fitted with a pair of new front calipers and brake pads, rear brake pads, as well as a refresh of the fuel system with new fuel lines and a fuel filter. Looking through the service book, stamps have been collected at 944, 5557, 11665, 17616, 24360, 30628, 36711, 43455, 46471, 55045, 56270, 57446, and 58313 miles.


The original Signal Red paintwork holds a very deep beautiful finish that continues smoothly across all the excellent panel gaps and up to the hard top. Removing the hard top, you are met with a black soft top in immaculate condition which continues inside the car. The Champagne/Mushroom leather upholstery is soft and has been preserved remarkably throughout the care of the 4 owners the car has had from new. E652FNM starts up on the first time of asking and on the road it's a very impressive machine offering excellent performance, smoothness, comfort and luxury. In the heart of it, the 5.0L naturally aspirated engine pulls strongly up through the rev range with perfect smooth automatic transmission gear changes. The Mercedes Benz 500SL was renowned for being the epitome of grand touring German engineering, and this superb car exemplifies the characteristics perfectly. Throughout the corners and under braking, it is agile and reassuring while maintaining its luxuriously smooth balance.

E652 FNM is a time capsule of an 1980's convertible with a great history of being well looked after and carefully stored, allowing for an immaculate presentation and driving experience.