NEW ARRIVAL 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. This car was supplied new by Mercedes Benz in Weston-Super-Mare and was first registered on the 26th March 2003 with the number plate WV03 DZW and it has had a total of 5 previous keepers with the current owner acquiring the car on its 19th birthday on 26th March 2022. Finished in Brilliant Silver Metallic with Flamenco Red Leather trim, 5-litre V8 engine (4966cc) naturally aspirated Engine producing 302 bhp, 5G Tronic Automatic Transmission, Air Conditioning, Active Suspension, Cruise Control, Electric & Folding Hard Top, Wind Deflector, Parktronic, Bose Sound System and 18-inch AMG Five Spoke Alloys and it has a Tracker fitted. According to the specification check, the Vehicle base price when new was £67,215 Price of optional equipment £1,950 Total Cost £69,165 Optional Equipment Mobile phone (Nokia 6210) - £620 Parktronic - £590 Bose Soundsystem - £560 Garage Door Opener - £180 Aluminium trim £0 Brilliant Silver Metallic £0 Total Price of Optional Equipment £1,950 A copy of the standard equipment for this car is shown in the file and in the documents on our website advert. The car has now covered 81,429 Miles from new with a full service history including a fully stamped Service Book with 9 stamps - 8 from Mercedes main dealers and one from a Porsche specialist and it is clear on all HPi Registers. The Private Number Plate BNZ 558 was purchased by the current owner from VRM in Swansea in 2022 for £704 including the transfer fees and a set of number plates and this is being included with the sale of the car. This car is in lovely condition and really drives well and very importantly for some, it is ULEZ Compliant. A full set of photographs and a video will follow upon completion of our showroom preparation. Upon sale, it will be given a pre-sales service and a new MOT and it will come with our own standard 3 month warranty which can be extended and upgraded at additional cost. 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,