MARKET ANALYSIS
R230 (2002 to 2011)

The Mercedes-Benz SL R230 was produced from 2002 to 2011 and marked a major technological shift for the SL-Class, replacing the R129 with a far more modern, performance-oriented grand tourer. Introduced at the 2001 Frankfurt Motor Show, the R230 debuted with features such as the electrically folding metal Vario Roof, Active Body Control (ABC) suspension, and a strong focus on V8 and V12 performance. The range expanded to include variants such as the SL350, SL500/SL550, SL600, and high-performance models like the SL55 AMG, SL63 AMG, SL65 AMG, and the extreme SL65 AMG Black Series, one of the most powerful road cars of its era. Built in approximately 169,000 examples worldwide, the R230 was refreshed in 2006 and 2008 before being replaced by the R231 in 2012. In the Australian market, the R230 is valued for its blend of luxury and serious performance, with strong interest in V8, V12, and AMG variants, while well-maintained examples with documented ABC servicing remain the most desirable.
The Mercedes-Benz SL R230 was produced from 2002 to 2011 and marked a major technological shift for the SL-Class, replacing the R129 with a far more modern, performance-oriented grand tourer. Introduced at the 2001 Frankfurt Motor Show, the R230 debuted with features such as the electrically folding metal Vario Roof, Active Body Control (ABC) suspension, and a strong focus on V8 and V12 performance. The range expanded to include variants such as the SL350, SL500/SL550, SL600, and high-performancβ¦
Model years for Mercedes-Benz SL-Class (2002 to 2011)

2008 Mercedes-Benz (R230) SL63 AMG - Weistec Supercharged
60,903 km β’ Automatic β’ RHD
π¦πΊRunaway Bay, QLD
$67,000
Auction
Feb 26, 2026
2007 Mercedes-Benz (R230) SL65 AMG
32,825 km β’ Automatic β’ RHD
π¦πΊClovelly, NSW
$145,500
Auction
Jan 18, 2026
2003 Mercedes-Benz (R230) SL500
167,331 km β’ Automatic β’ RHD
π¦πΊMona Vale, NSW
$17,750
Auction
Dec 08, 2025
2003 Mercedes-Benz (R230) SL500
79,965 km
π¦πΊSydney, NSW
$57,000
Auction
Aug 19, 2021
2002 Mercedes-Benz (R230) SL500
119,453 km
π¦πΊBrisbane, QLD
$38,000
Auction
Jan 11, 2022
2003 Mercedes-Benz (R230) SL500
100,063 km
π¦πΊMelbourne, VIC
$36,500
Auction
Apr 22, 2024
2008 Mercedes-Benz (R230) SL350
101,308 km
π¦πΊMelbourne, VIC
$31,500
Auction
Mar 12, 2025
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ (R230) SL500
71,700 km β’ Automatic β’ RHD
π¦πΊHope Island, Queensland
$35,000
Auction
Jun 09, 2022
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2006 MERCEDES-BENZ (R230) SL350
81,500 km β’ Automatic β’ RHD
π¦πΊStrathfield, NSW
$30,000
Auction
Nov 30, 2022
2003 Mercedes-Benz (R230) SL500
67,531 km β’ Automatic β’ RHD
π¦πΊSydney, NSW
$37,000
Auction
May 14, 2025
2011 Mercedes-Benz (R230) SL63 AMG
79,444 km β’ Automatic β’ RHD
π¦πΊBotany, NSW
$87,500
Auction
May 20, 2025
2005 Mercedes-Benz (R230) SL350 - Brabus Upgrades
191,044 km β’ Automatic β’ RHD
π¦πΊPanania, NSW
$30,000
Auction
Jul 29, 2025