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Dealer Relists 2007 Mercedes SL600 V12 Roadster After Bring a Trailer Purchase
The dealer who bought this SL600 at the Bring a Trailer auction in December 2021 is offering the luxury roadster with a twin-turbo V12 and a detailed list of completed work.
By Eleanor Ellington · 3 min read
The dealer who bought a 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL600 at the Bring a Trailer auction in December 2021 is putting the car back up for sale. The R230-generation roadster with a twin-turbo 5.5-liter V12 now shows about 52,000 miles on the odometer, of which roughly 3,800 miles have accumulated under the current owner. For a buyer considering a car in this class, mileage and ownership history matter no less than appearance, so the seller places emphasis on documentation and completed work.
The factory engine output is 510 hp, and torque is 612 lb-ft. The powertrain works with a five-speed automatic and sends power to the rear wheels. The car is equipped with Active Body Control, ESP and ASR. According to the Carfax report, the vehicle has no recorded accidents, and its Florida title is clean, which for a car with this history is considered one of the key arguments in favor of buying it.
According to the seller, a number of works have been carried out during ownership. The upper hydraulic cylinders were serviced and upgraded, the engine control unit and batteries were replaced, and a new ignition key was matched and programmed. In addition, the gearbox was serviced. It is specifically noted that the recall campaign for the brake pump, related to warranty service, was completed after the 2021 auction. Thus, some of the work that typically requires serious investment on cars from 2007 has been closed out before the transfer to a new owner.
Visually, the car is painted in Alabaster White (code 960) and fitted with a folding hard top with a panoramic glass roof. The package includes the AMG Sport kit: a front spoiler, side skirts and an AMG-style rear bumper. The wheels are 18-inch AMG split five-spoke cast alloys, fitted with Hankook Ventus S1 Noble2 tires. The headlights are bi-xenon, and the car has fog lights and parking sensors, which make parking in the city easier for a vehicle of this length.
The interior is trimmed in beige Exclusive Nappa leather, and the seats feature heating and ventilation. Wood trim complements the cabin. Equipment includes the Keyless Go system, Distronic adaptive cruise control, the COMAND navigation system and dual-zone climate control. This set of options for 2007 was aimed at owners who valued comfort on long trips and an open body in warm weather.
The seller also openly listed several unresolved issues. One tire pressure sensor is faulty, there is a color mismatch between the jack point trim covers and the sills, and there is noticeable wear on the selector lever and the driver's seat outboard side bolsters. These items essentially determine how much will have to be spent on cosmetic and minor repairs after purchase, and therefore should be considered when comparing the price with other offers on the market.
Source: bringatrailer.com
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