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1998 Mercedes-Benz SL500

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Listed bymishaor1961
Highland Park, Illinois 600355,000 milesAutomatic
SoldDec 1, 2020
Sold for$40,100
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Summary
This 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL500 is a low-mileage example with only 5k miles, having remained in Illinois from new. It features a power-retractable convertible top, a body-colored removable hardtop with a glass roof, and a beige leather interior. The car is powered by a 5.0-liter V8 paired with a five-speed automatic transmission and comes with a clean Carfax report and title.
Trait
Quantity
Most Recent Sale
Year
599 (11%)
Oct 27, 2026
Color
Red
202 (4%)
Aug 17, 2025
Transmission
5,223 (97%)
Nov 13, 2026
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Listing history

2 appearances
  • Nov 2, 2025
    eBay
    Unsold
    $30kview
  • Dec 1, 2020
    Bring a Trailer
    Sold· this listing
    $40k
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Top Comments
Middie Of the two SL500's I've owned, I'll be damned if I could say which one was better; I loved them both. These cars, ... View more
Grimsby Every mile you add is a dollar less that it's worth. And to get it to the point where you can start adding those miles, ... View more
GeneG Definitely need to see pictures on a lift and the soft top. Need videos of the soft top in operation.
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