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1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Base

125,648 mi.

$9,400
Est. $173/mo*
Est. Not Priced /mo*
Down Payment
$0
Net trade-in value
$0
Months
72
APR
7.0%
Sales tax
8.0%

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Basics

Exterior color
Green
Interior color
Tan
Drivetrain
RWD
MPG
15–23

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Fuel type
Gasoline
Transmission
5-Speed Automatic
Engine
5.0L V8 32V MPFI DOHC
VIN
WDBFA67FXVF140452
Stock #
6048
Mileage
125,648 mi.

Features

Exterior
  • Alloy Wheels
Seating
  • Leather Seats
  • Memory Seat
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Features

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  • 2 Door
  • 4-wheel ABS Brakes
  • ABS and Driveline Traction Control
  • AM/FM stereo
  • Aluminum spare wheel rim
  • Anti-theft alarm system
  • Audio system security
  • Automatic front air conditioning
  • Body-colored bumpers
  • Bucket front seats
  • Cargo area light
  • Cassette player
  • Center Console: Full with covered storage
  • Chrome grille
  • Clock: Analog
  • Coil front spring
  • Coil rear spring
  • Convertible occupant rollover protection
  • Cornering Lights
  • Cruise control
  • Cupholders: Front
  • Curb weight: 4,167 lbs.
  • Diameter of tires: 16.0"
  • Door pockets: Driver and passenger
  • Door reinforcement: Side-impact door beam
  • Driver airbag
  • Driver and passenger seat memory
  • Dual illuminated vanity mirrors
  • Electrochromatic rearview mirror
  • Engine immobilizer
  • External temperature display
  • Floor mats: Carpet front and rear
  • Four-wheel Independent Suspension
  • Front Head Room: 37.1"
  • Front Hip Room: 53.2"
  • Front Leg Room: 42.4"
  • Front Shoulder Room: 55.4"
  • Front Ventilated disc brakes
  • Front and rear suspension stabilizer bars
  • Front fog/driving lights
  • Front reading lights
  • Fuel Capacity: 21.1 gal.
  • Fuel Consumption: City: 15 mpg
  • Fuel Consumption: Highway: 23 mpg
  • Fuel Type: Premium unleaded
  • Garage door transmitter
  • Halogen aero-composite headlights
  • Headlight cleaners with wiper and washer
  • Headlights off auto delay
  • Heated driver mirror
  • Heated passenger mirror
  • Heated windshield washer jets, Wiper park
  • Independent front suspension classification
  • Independent rear suspension
  • Instrumentation: Low fuel level
  • Interior air filtration
  • Keyfob remote trunk release
  • Leather seat upholstery
  • Leather shift knob trim
  • Leather steering wheel trim
  • Max cargo capacity: 8 cu.ft.
  • Memorized Settings for 3 drivers
  • Memorized Settings including door mirror(s)
  • Memorized Settings including rear view mirror
  • Memorized Settings including steering wheel
  • Multi-link rear suspension
  • One 12V DC power outlet
  • Overall Length: 177.1"
  • Overall Width: 71.3"
  • Overall height: 51.3"
  • Passenger Airbag
  • Power convertible roof
  • Power remote driver mirror adjustment
  • Power remote passenger mirror adjustment
  • Power retractable mirrors
  • Power steering
  • Power windows
  • Privacy glass: Light
  • RWD
  • Rear Stabilizer Bar: Regular
  • Rear door type: Trunk
  • Regular front stabilizer bar
  • Remote power door locks
  • Remote window operation
  • Residual Heat Distribution of Air Conditioner
  • Retractable antenna
  • Seatbelt pretensioners: Front
  • Side airbag
  • Silver aluminum rims
  • Simulated wood dash trim
  • Spare Tire Mount Location: Inside under cargo
  • Strut front suspension
  • Suspension class: Regular
  • Tachometer
  • Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
  • Tires: Prefix: P
  • Tires: Profile: 55
  • Tires: Speed Rating: Z
  • Tires: Width: 225 mm
  • Total Number of Speakers: 6
  • Type of tires: Performance
  • Universal remote transmitter
  • Variable intermittent front wipers
  • Vehicle Emissions: Federal
  • Wheelbase: 99.0"

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Accidents or damage
None reported
1-owner vehicle
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Seller’s info

Main Street Motors

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5020 U.S. 6, Portage, IN 46368

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Consumer reviews

See what others are saying about the 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class.
(10 reviews)
90% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.1
  • Interior 4.2
  • Performance 4.2
  • Value 4.3
  • Exterior 4.2
  • Reliability 4.2

Most recent consumer reviews

Very nice convertible. It's reliable, very safe

August 12, 2023
By Nikko from Houston, TX
Owns this car

I've own a 1997 sl500 and it's reliable, fun to drive..still gets a lot of attention when you drive. Parts aren't expensive. Highly recommended for Mercedes sl enthused.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Benjamin is my friend

June 7, 2022
By Gabriel Perez from El mirage Az
Owns this car

I'm only 25 years old an I own a 1997 sl 500 mercedes benz . I personally like the vehicle alot, I have it outside my house parked chillan . I could drive it anywhere in the world an it will be okay with it very reliable car . Trust me it is I'm young an I get lots of attention from the lady's. I live in AZ so I keep it inside the garage. If you own a mercedes sl500 just know you gotta have the money . You see me I love money so I can never lose

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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terrible car

May 17, 2022
By ben from miami florida
Owns this car

this car is completely garbage and terrible. this car breaks down the first day you use it and it is very unreliable. dont ever get mercedes benz because this brand is garbage at making good cars.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 1.0
  • Interior 1.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 1.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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