2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Review
Price: $10,950





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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class model years
Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Seductive style, quick-folding retractable hardtop, commendable performance, ride and handling.
Cons
- Heavy for a "sports car," limited cargo capacity.
What’s new
The complimentary scheduled maintenance program has been dropped for 2005.
Edmunds says
Between its elegant styling, impressive performance and cutting-edge technology, the SL roadster still reigns as the quintessential luxury drop top.
For sale near Tahlequah, OK
90 listings
- $10,950fair price$853 below market
- 89,313 miles
- 1 accident, 6 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
- 8cyl automatic
- Harbuck Used Cars (43 mi away)
- Navigation
- Leather Seats
- Upgraded Headlights
- Power Driver Seat
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
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Located in Vinita, OK
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
17 Combined MPG (14 City/21 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: WDBSK75F15F104900
Stock: 34
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 04-16-2025 - 86,638 miles
- No accidents, 3 owners, personal use only
- 8cyl automatic
- Overland Park Imports (213 mi away)
- Navigation
- Leather Seats
- Upgraded Headlights
- Power Driver Seat
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
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Located in Overland Park, KS
GREAT COLOR COMBO! PERFECT ACCIDENT-FREE CARFAX WITH 51 DOCUMENTED SERVICE RECORDS MOSTLY DONE AT THE MERCEDES DEALER! EXCELLENT SERVICE HISTORY! LOAD...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
17 Combined MPG (14 City/21 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: WDBSK75F85F100679
Stock: A99059
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 06-23-2024
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Oklahoma
$248/mo for SL-Class SL500
SL-Class SL500
vs
$142/mo
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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Owner Reviews
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Great to buy used
4.75 out of 5 starsrlovelace1, 06/17/2011
2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL55 AMG 2dr Convertible (5.4L 8cyl S/C 5A)
I purchased my SL55 AMG in Feb of 2010.
The bad... had to repair air suspension on front and back.
The good... MB significantly reduced the cost of the repair.
The excitement of most new car purchases ware off in a month or so.
Not this car.
I look forward to driving this car every day.
Performance is very good, looks are great with top up or down.
I can't belive how well it handles … based on the weight being over 4,300 lbs.
It goes where ever you point it with plenty of power on tap.
It is a shame this care does not come with a license to speed.
Pay the extra cost for the AMG.
It is definately worth it.
Beautiful car flawed by engine noise
3.5 out of 5 starsJohnDP, 10/23/2004
2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl 7A)
Probably the best-looking car Mercedes
has ever made. The retractable hardtop
is fabulous and should be copied by all
convertible car makers. It is however
seriously marred by two major flaws.
The engine pings as if it is running on
low-octane gas all the time. (I use
91 ). Going uphill with a passenger it
sounds like diesel sometimes. For a
car this expensive, it … ought to run
much smoother than that. Spoils the
otherwise perfect ride. Mercedes
tells me they all do it, its not a
repairable item. Also, the controls are
very badly designed. You better keep
the manual with you at all times or be
a computer engineer.
SL 500
4.63 out of 5 starsF Scheckton, 01/28/2006
2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl 7A)
Geat body style and excellent handling. It would be helpful if the trunk were an inch wider and deeper to accomodate two golf bags. Averaging 21.5 mpg. Negatives: Command system reliability. Navagation and sound system occasionally malfunctions. Sound system not up to par for a $100,000 vehicle. No fade control on sound system.
Love It!!!
4.75 out of 5 starsChitownSL55, 12/31/2009
2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL55 AMG 2dr Convertible (5.4L 8cyl S/C 5A)
I bought this car because I wanted a toy. Something to drive on nice days with the top down. The car is beautiful. People stop me all the time to tell me what a nice car it is. It looks great weather the top is up or down. I don't really get to open it up because here in Chicago there is always too much traffic but I have driven it late at night and the car is a rocket. It sounds great … when you start it and press on the gas and heads will turn to look where the roar is coming from.
2005 SL-Class Highlights
Convertible
SL500
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $91,300 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 17 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $248/month |
Seating | 2 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 10.2 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Warranty | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the SL-Class include:
- Alarm
- Stability Control
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