45k-Mile 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Silver Arrow

Description

In a fitting finale to the R129-generation Mercedes-Benz SL-Class a small number of Silver Arrow editions were offered for the 2002 model year. Inspired by Mercedes-Benz’s pre-war Grand Prix racers, each example wore distinctive Silver Arrow paint, complemented by unique black and silver upholstery, interior and exterior aluminum accents, special 18” six-spoke wheels, and a comprehensive suite of standard features. Celebrating the rich motorsport legacy of both Mercedes-Benz and the SL-Class, the Silver Arrow edition brought an added level of exclusivity to one of the world’s most iconic grand touring sports cars.

This two-owner, 45,000-mile SL500 is one of a reported 1,450 Silver Arrow editions built for the model year. Its 5.0L M113 V8 sends 302 hp to the rear wheels through a five-speed automatic transmission.

Since acquiring this R129 SL500 Silver Arrow, the selling dealer spent over $12,000 to replace various sensors, seals, suspension components, and trim pieces. (A detailed invoice is provided in the photo gallery.)

This 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Silver Arrow is now offered with a color-matched hard top, owner’s manuals, a stamped service book, a recent service invoice, a clean CARFAX vehicle history report, and a clean Pennsylvania title.

Highlights

• Offered from Collectible Classics

• One of only 1,450 2002 SL 500 Silver Arrows produced for the U.S. market

• 5.0L, 24-valve M113 V8 rated at 302 hp and 339 lb-ft of torque

• Five-speed automatic transmission

• Finished in Silver Arrow Metallic with Black and Silver leather interior

• Unique 18” 2-piece polished wheels now wearing tires with 2019 and 2020 date codes

• Power-operated black convertible top and body-color hard top

• Recent $12,000-plus service (Invoice provided in photo gallery)

• Clean CARFAX vehicle history report

Factory Equipment

• Silver Arrow Edition includes:

  • Exclusive Silver Arrow Ultra Metallic paint

  • Polished aluminum exterior trim

  • 18” 2-piece high-polished 6-spoke wheels

  • Xenon headlights

  • Black soft top

  • Cross-drilled disc brake rotors

  • Specially designed Black and Silver upholstery

  • Black Birds Eye Maple wood and turned metal aluminum interior trim

  • Illuminated door sills

  • Heated seats

  • 6-disc CD changer

• Major factory features decode as:

  • 200A – Leather

  • 231 – Garage Door Opener

  • 241 – Front Seat LH Electric Adjustable With Memory

  • 242 – Front Seat RH Electric Adjustable With Memory

  • 249 – Automatically Dipping Inside Rear View Mirror

  • 254 – Radio MB Audio 30 - USA

  • 612 – Xenon Headlight

  • 772 – AMG Styling Package - Front Spoiler, Side Skirts And Rear Apron

  • 873 – Seat Heater For Left And Right Front Seats

  • P30 – Special Model Silver Arrow Edition

Servicing & Documentation

Detailed invoices for the following services can be found in the photo gallery.

• December 2025:

• Replacement of:

  • Engine cam and crank sensors

  • Fuel pump

  • Rear main seal

  • Washer pump

  • Battery

  • Transmission shifter bushings and electrical connector

  • Convertible top pistons, top magnet sensor, and top cover spring/bushing

  • Antenna

  • Third brake light

  • Trunk struts

  • Steering ball joint boots and covers

  • Front struts and mounts

  • Turn signal stalk

  • Sun visors

  • Radio fuse

  • Cupholder wood trim

  • Eyeglass compartment cog

• Synthetic oil and filter change

• Chassis lubricated

• Air conditioning system evacuated and recharged

• June 2023:

  • Replaced convertible top right bow extension cylinder and main lift cylinder

• Clean CARFAX vehicle history report

Known Imperfections

• Paint chips on nose

• Discoloration inside instrument cluster

• Wear on leather seat upholstery

• Dead pixels in odometer display

Ownership History

The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places this two-owner 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 Silver Arrow in Alabama and Pennsylvania

Included Items

• Owner’s manuals

• Stamped service book

• Body-color hard top

• Recent service records