2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

hard top Convertible

5.0

Automatic

WDBSK75F35F087338

Salvage

Up for sale is this clean 2005 Mercedes Benz SL500 . This vehicle is in great condition .This  Mercedes  will be sold with NY certificate salvage title due to insurance claim payout for water damage.Please check with your local DMV for titling issues every state has its own rules regarding salvage titles. This odometer reading is 82,313 all these miles were highway miles and it shows. Unfortunately, this vehicle was involved in a mishap during a storm at the dealership and the insurance company decided to total all 150 cars that were on the lot to avoid future liability issues that may arise they were all given salvage titles. Dont let that scare you as ever thing is in working order .Every switch and buttons does what it is supposed too just check my video.I had the interior professionally steam cleaned. There is no sign of water damage or odors water never entered the interior the seats work fine and all the electrical connectors etc are clean and undamaged. We are not sure why this vehicle was branded a flood because we can see no sign of any water damage at all and the vehicle is in perfect running order with all the electronics working perfectly (see my video). Every option and feature  in this car is working the way it should. There is absolutely no reason this vehicle should have been branded a salvage title because this vehicle is PERFECT!The only imperfection I find is 1 front rim has excessive chrome flaking check the pics.This SL500 is very clean and has a metallic  paint exterior with dark grey leather interior accented by real red wood trimming. The leather seats are in good condition and they are also heated and fully powered with lumbar functions. This car runs and drives fantastically. The drive is so smooth, its like floating on a cloud with the active body control . Every feature in the car is working the way it should including the A/C. The air conditioning in this car is ICE cold and the heat in this car is as hot as you could want it to be. .This vehicle is ready for its new owner and needs nothing at all done to it.I just completed a full oil/trans service with new fluids and filters to the tune of $600 . There are no check engine or error lights on .This SL500 is loaded up with options. It has full leather interior with heated seats, steering wheel controls .This SL comes with the original key fob, 6 CD changer, and the spare tire and jack and factory tools.This vehicle was very well cared for and it shows. The maintenance is current and the vehicle is reliable and runs like a dream. The car has good tires 80% all around with plenty on tread remaining. You can literally jump in this vehicle and drive it 2,000 miles back home without any problems.I have owned the car for 2 years and have put 2500 flawless miles on her . The exterior of the vehicle is extra clean for the year and has never been wrecked or painted .. The paint is nice and glossy and all the body lines are perfect and straight. The paint shines like glass and you can see your reflection in it. The body is in above average condition and there is no real blemishes to point out on this vehicle at all except for normal minor nicks from driving.. The car shows extremely well, especially for its age people think its a 2014 model.The interior of the vehicle is also nice and  clean. The seats dont have lots of wear or rips and the leather is very firm and supple. The dash and door panels are also very nice and clean. All the wood trimmings and other interior trims are in perfect condition. The interior is in great condition in my opinion. This is probably one of the best Benz's that you will find on eBay. They dont get much better than this. If you would like to see the car and test drive it, you are more than welcome to do so. If you are located outside my local area, I will assist in any way possible in having the car shipped to you at your cost. Feel free to email, call, or text me at anytime if you have any questions or concerns 718-774-7846 Joe. Thanks and good luck bidding.Dont forget to check the video test drive below