The battery light was caused by a blown fuse.Īfter the warning lights were all off, the Car Wizard took the R230 for a ride and was very happy with how it drove. The suspension light was caused by an unplugged sensor on the rear strut. The brake light was caused by the counter system being at its limit, but that was reset with an Autel scat tool. However, all of those problems were easily fixed. There were warning lights for the suspension system, the braking system and the electrical system, all of which could lead to costly repairs. Upon arrival, the key issue was an assortment of warning lights on the dash. Similar cars in great shape go for upwards of $10,000 on eBay, so he was concerned that there would be a long list of problems. A friend found this 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL500 at auction and snatched it up for $5,500. The Car Wizard explains that his wife, who does the filming and editing on his channel, has been wanting a cool convertible. Wizard to return to her duties of filming the action. A short way into the introduction, the Car Wizard steps in to take over his show, asking Mrs. She explains that when they first got it, there were some warning lights on the dash, but nothing that the team couldn’t fix. Wizard introducing us to her new-to-her Mercedes-Benz SL500. Since he is doing the labor himself, returning this R230 to factory working order won’t be difficult or expensive. He finds quite a few problems that would be expensive for someone who couldn’t do the work themselves, but none of the problems require expensive parts. In the video above, the Car Wizard goes over this 2004 SL500 from top to bottom, inside and out, and he learns that he got a very good deal. Is it a good buy or is he in the dog house? Wizard” an R230 at auction for just $5,500, he wasn’t take that huge of a risk.ĬAR WIZARD buys Mrs. Luckily, the YouTuber known as the Car Wizard is a skilled mechanic, so when he bought “Mrs. However, if you are mechanically inclined, many of these issues are far less expensive to address. The R230 is known for a variety of issues that can prove to be quite costly if you are paying a shop to do the work. Buying something like a 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL500 at auction can be a risky endeavor.
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