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2003 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 Convertible HardTop



  • $15,299 ZEIGLER PRICE:

  • Retail Price: $14,995
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  • CVR Fee: +$24
  • Zeigler Price: $15,299
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Vehicle Information

VIN: WDBSK75F13F010139
Stock #: 3F010139
Model Code: SL500R
  • Condition Used
  • Body Style 2D Convertible
  • Exterior Color Desert Silver Metallic
  • Interior Color Ash/Dark Ash
  • Mileage 55,109
  • Fuel Economy
    City/Highway 15/22 MPG
  • Engine 8 Cyl - 5 L
  • Transmission 5-Speed Automatic with Overdrive
  • Fuel Type Gasoline

Highlighted Features

Feature availability subject to final vehicle configuration. Please reference window sticker for more info.
  • Heated Seats
  • Keyless Entry
  • Leather Seats
  • Emergency Brake Assist
  • Navigation System
  • Rain Sensing Wipers
  • Alloy Wheels
  • Cruise Control

Dealer Comments

This 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 500 Convertible HardTop represents a sophisticated choice for those seeking classic German engineering combined with open-air driving enjoyment.

- Convertible HardTop with power operation
- 5.0L V8 engine with 5-speed automatic transmission
- Remote keyless entry
- Navigation System
- Heated front bucket seats with memory function
- Dual zone climate control with HVAC memory
- Xenon high intensity discharge headlights with cleaning system
- 17 silver alloy wheels
- Heated door mirrors with auto-dimming capability
- Leather steering wheel and shift knob
- Electronic Stability Control with traction control
- AM/FM stereo with CD player and weather band radio
- Adaptive suspension with auto-leveling technology
- 8-speaker audio system with steering wheel-mounted controls

The powertrain delivers reliable performance with its 5.0L V8 engine achieving 15 city and 22 highway mpg, paired with a smooth 5-speed automatic transmission featuring overdrive. The rear-wheel drive configuration provides the responsive handling characteristic of Mercedes-Benz sports cars, enhanced by four-wheel independent suspension and speed-sensing steering that adapts to your driving conditions.

Climate control extends throughout the cabin with dual zone air conditioning and heated front seats offering personalized comfort for both driver and passenger. The navigation system, combined with integrated Tele Aid emergency communication, ensures confident travel whether you're exploring familiar routes or venturing into new territory. Memory functions for seat position, steering wheel, and climate settings allow quick personalization each time you enter the vehicle.

The convertible hardtop mechanism provides genuine versatility—raise it for weather protection or lower it for open-air motoring, all with the convenience of power operation. Xenon headlights with automatic cleaning illuminate your path with superior brightness, while the comprehensive airbag system and electronic stability control work together to maintain safety across varied driving situations.

At 55,109 miles, this SL 500 has been well-maintained and remains ready to deliver the distinctive Mercedes-Benz driving experience. The combination of luxury appointments, dependable engineering, and convertible capability makes this an excellent opportunity to own a German classic.

We invite you to visit our showroom and experience this vehicle firsthand.

Eligible Benefits

All Features

  • Automatic slip control (ASR)
  • Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
  • Rear wheel drive
  • Fully electronic ignition system w/knock sensor timing control
  • Independent 4-link front/5-arm rear suspension w/anti-dive technology
  • Active Body Control (ABC)-inc: coil spring & electronically controlled hydraulic cylinder w/gas pressurized shock absorber at each wheel
  • P255/45WR17 all-season high-performance tires
  • Compact spare tire
  • 17" x 8.5" 7-spoke aluminum wheels
  • Rack & pinion vehicle-speed-sensitive pwr steering
  • Front cross-drilled/rear ventilated disc brakes
  • Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
  • Sensotronic brake control
  • Brake assist system (applies full braking pwr automatically when needed)
  • Electrohydraulic retractable aluminum hardtop
  • Attachable mesh wind deflector
  • Auto-on Xenon high intensity discharge low-beam headlamps w/halogen high- beams & heated washers
  • Halogen front foglamps
  • Red rear foglamp
  • Dual heated pwr mirrors w/3-position memory & auto dimming driver mirror
  • Dual aero-blade windshield wipers w/heated parking position & infrared rain sensor
  • 12-way pwr/heated front bucket seats w/3-position memory & lumbar support
  • Hand-fitted leather seat trim, head restraints, dash, console, doors, armrests, roll bar, rear cabin panels, steering wheel & shift knob.
  • Hand-polished wood trim on console & doors
  • Dual retractable cup holders
  • Illuminated/climate controlled glove-box & armrest storage
  • Velour carpeting & floor mats
  • Parcel net in right footwell
  • Pwr tilt/telescoping steering column
  • Multi-function steering wheel
  • Pwr windows w/express-down control & 1-touch up/down for all windows
  • Pwr door locks w/central locking system
  • Remote keyless entry-inc: doors, trunk release, (4) inside storage compartments, window closing
  • Selective/programmable locking/unlocking
  • Remote illuminated entry
  • Universal integrated garage door opener
  • Dual reading lamps
  • Cruise control
  • Anti-theft alarm system w/starter interlock & tow-away protection
  • Automatic dual zone climate control-inc: dust filter, residual-heat REST mode
  • Rear window defroster
  • Bose sound system w/AudioPilot-inc: antitheft-coded AM/FM stereo/weather band radio & CD player/CD-Rom drive, CD changer controls, (8) speakers, navigation system & COMAND system
  • Rearview mirror w/auto-dimming feature
  • Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors
  • Tele-Aid-inc: 24-hour contact w/Mercedes Benz for emergency aid, information, roadside assistance
  • Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
  • Automatic slip control (ASR)
  • Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
  • Brake assist system (applies full braking pwr automatically when needed)
  • Sensotronic brake control
  • Driver & front passenger front airbag supplemental restraint system
  • Babysmart automatic child seat recognition system
  • Door mounted head & body side-impact airbags
  • Adjustable seat-mounted 3-point front shoulder belts w/height adjustment & emergency tensioning retractors
  • Pop-up roll bar
  • Illuminated emergency interior trunk release
  • Navigation System
  • Convertible HardTop
  • 8 Speakers
  • AM/FM radio
  • AM/FM Stereo w/Single In Dash CD
  • CD player
  • Remote CD player
  • Weather band radio
  • Air Conditioning
  • DUAL ZONE
  • Front dual zone A/C
  • HVAC memory
  • Rear window defroster
  • Head restraints memory
  • Memory seat
  • Power driver seat
  • Power steering
  • Power windows
  • Remote keyless entry
  • Steering wheel memory
  • Steering wheel mounted audio controls
  • Adaptive suspension
  • Auto-leveling suspension
  • Four wheel independent suspension
  • Speed-sensing steering
  • Traction control
  • 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
  • ABS brakes
  • Child-Seat-Sensing Airbag
  • Dual front impact airbags
  • Dual front side impact airbags
  • Emergency communication system: Tele Aid
  • Integrated roll-over protection
  • Knee airbag
  • Occupant sensing airbag
  • Power adjustable front head restraints
  • Brake assist
  • Electronic Stability Control
  • Delay-off headlights
  • Front fog lights
  • Headlight cleaning
  • High intensity discharge headlights: Xenon
  • Rear fog lights
  • Panic alarm
  • Security system
  • Speed control
  • Auto-dimming door mirrors
  • Bumpers: body-color
  • Convertible roof wind blocker
  • Heated door mirrors
  • Power door mirrors
  • Turn signal indicator mirrors
  • Auto tilt-away steering wheel
  • Auto-dimming Rear-View mirror
  • Convertible roof lining
  • Driver door bin
  • Driver vanity mirror
  • Front reading lights
  • Garage door transmitter: Homelink
  • Genuine wood console insert
  • Genuine wood door panel insert
  • Illuminated entry
  • Leather Shift Knob
  • Leather steering wheel
  • Outside temperature display
  • Passenger vanity mirror
  • Power convertible roof
  • Spoiler
  • Tachometer
  • Tilt steering wheel
  • Trip computer
  • Front Bucket Seats
  • Heated Front Bucket Seats
  • Heated front seats
  • Leather Seat Trim
  • Power passenger seat
  • Front Center Armrest w/Storage
  • Passenger door bin
  • 17" x 8.5" Silver Alloy Wheels
  • Alloy wheels
  • Glass rear window
  • Rain sensing wipers
  • Variably intermittent wipers
  • Vehicle
    • EPA Classification: Two Seater
  • Mileage
    • EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 15
    • EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 22
  • Electrical
    • Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): - TBD -
    • Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): - TBD -
  • Cooling System
    • Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): - TBD -
  • Weight Information
    • Base Curb Weight (lbs): 4125
  • Suspension
    • Suspension Type - Front: Lower Control Arms
    • Suspension Type - Rear: 5-Link
    • Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): w/Coil Springs
    • Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): w/Coil Springs
    • Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm): - TBD -
    • Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm): - TBD -
    • Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in): - TBD -
    • Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in): - TBD -
  • Brakes
    • Brake Type: Power
    • Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
    • Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
    • Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
    • Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 11.8 x 1.1
    • Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 10.9 x 0.4
  • Tires
    • Front Tire Size: 255/40WR18
    • Front Tire Size: 255/45ZR17
    • Rear Tire Size: 285/35WR18
    • Rear Tire Size: 255/45ZR17
    • Spare Tire Size: Compact
  • Wheels
    • Front Wheel Size (in): 18 x 8.5
    • Front Wheel Size (in): 17 x 8.5
    • Rear Wheel Size (in): 18 x 9.5
    • Rear Wheel Size (in): 17 x 8.5
    • Spare Wheel Size (in): - TBD -
    • Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
    • Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
    • Spare Wheel Material: - TBD -
  • Steering
    • Steering Type: Pwr Rack-and-pinion
    • Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: 14.1
    • Lock to Lock Turns (Steering): 3.0
    • Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 35.4
    • Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft): - TBD -
  • Fuel Tank
    • Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 21.1
  • Exterior Dimensions
    • Wheelbase (in): 100.8
    • Length, Overall (in): 178.5
    • Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 72.0
    • Height, Overall (in): 51.1
    • Track Width, Front (in): 61.4
    • Track Width, Rear (in): 60.9
    • Min Ground Clearance (in): - TBD -
    • Liftover Height (in): - TBD -
  • Cargo Area Dimensions
    • Trunk Volume (ft³): 10.1 (Top Up) 7.3 (Top Down)
  • Interior Dimensions
    • Passenger Capacity: 2
    • Passenger Volume (ft³): 50.4
    • Front Head Room (in): 37.7
    • Front Leg Room (in): 42.9
    • Front Shoulder Room (in): 54.0
    • Front Hip Room (in): 53.2
  • Summary
    • Vehicle Name: Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
    • Vehicle Name: Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
    • Body Style: 2 Door Convertible
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