2003 Mercedes-Benz R230 SL55 AMG
***Vendor supplied images***
Highlights
- Scintillating 493bhp coupe/convertible
- High specification car with £4,000 factory alloys
- Recent B Spec service costing £800
- Will be sold with a fresh 12 months MOT
- Low mileage for year and great condition
The Appeal
This R230 SL55 makes a strong appeal to both head and heart. For the heart there’s the visceral 493bhp 5.4litre supercharged V8, hand-crafted by AMG. And the clever ABC suspension that delivers agility when required, comfort when needed.
For the head there’s the reassuring solidity of all that Mercedes-Benz engineering and then there’s the clever folding hard top that makes this car perfect whatever the weather.
Good SL55s then, are sought after. Here is one, a low mileage car smartly finished in popular Brilliant Silver metallic with a high factory specification including split spoke AMG 18in alloys. Those alone cost the original buyer an extra £4,000. It also has the desirable panoramic glass roof.
With just five registered keepers from new this car has been looked after and shows few signs of its age. It comes to market with a recent £800 B Spec service and will be sold with a fresh 12 months MOT. Exciting and relaxing in equal measure, this supercharged SL is a great all rounder.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered in the UK in 2004
- Originally registered in Bahamas and delivered in July 2003
- Factory handbook set complete and in good condition
- Five registered keepers
- Current long term keeper since September 2011
- Current MOT to 10th July 2024 with no advisories and 80,856 miles shown on test
- Will be sold with fresh 12 months MOT
- Will be sold on plate LK53UCF
- Private plate shown in photographs is not included in sale
- Stamped service book
- B Service just completed at cost of £800
- HPI clear
- Current mileage is 81,287 miles
Specification includes:
- Parktronic
- Distronic cruise control
- Keyless Go
- COMAND DVD and phone system
- ABC adaptive suspension
- TV Tuner
- Tyre pressure monitoring
- Bi Xenon headlights
- Rear entertainment system
- Heated seats
- CD multichanger
- Panoramic folding roof
The Condition
- Finished in popular Brilliant Silver metallic
- Well kept paintwork with consistent finish
- Buyers should expect some use marks due to age
- Bodywork presents well with no obvious deterioration visible
- Underside is in good order with no MOT structural advisories
- High factory specificaiton as detailed above
- Panoramic folding roof in good working order
- Optional £4,000 18in AMG split rim alloy wheels
- Rims and tyres in good order with only minor marks
- Smart black leather interior in good order showing little wear
- BOSE sound system with upgraded CarPlay head unit
- Leather dashboard and Alcantara dial shrouds, all well kept
- Piano black veneers with good switchgear showing little wear
The Mechanics
- Supercharged 5,439cc ‘5.5 litre’ M273 493bhp V8 engine
- 5spd 5G-TRONIC automatic gearbox with sequential shift options
- Well maintained with recent B Spec £800 service
- No reported running or driving issues
- Will bes sold with fresh MOT
- No mechanical or running gear advisories on current MOT
BEFORE YOU BUY
This sale is subject to the Car & Classic Terms and Conditions. By bidding and/or making an offer, you also agree to the following:
✓ The seller of this vehicle is registered as a business seller. And you are covered by Car & Classic’s Terms and Conditions.
✓ We request that a non-refundable fee be paid if you are the lucky winning bidder at auction or if your offer is accepted. Please refer to our helpful FAQs and T&Cs for specific rates.
✓ This vehicle is “Sold As Seen”, on an “As Is Where Is’ basis and without warranty. Photos and descriptions are solely for guidance purposes and it's customary to carry out a full inspection of the vehicle prior to purchase for your own peace of mind.
✓ VAT is included in the buyer's deposit. VAT may or may not be included in the final bid or offer price, as specified in the listing.
✓ We want a smooth transaction just as much as you do and as such we run all UK-registered cars and motorbikes for sale on Car & Classic through an online HPI check to verify that they show no insurance database markers for damage or theft, and have no finance owing, allowing you to bid with confidence.
✓ We also check whether vehicles are recorded as being written off as part of an insurance total loss claim at the time an advert is placed and we helpfully provide write-off category labels (Cat C/D/S/N) for your assistance, the presence or absence of a label does not guarantee the vehicle’s status and it's always worthwhile carrying out your own full vehicle history check before making an offer.
✓Buyers are responsible for vehicle collection
or delivery. Importing vehicles may result in additional customs duties and import taxes so it's worth checking beforehand. If requested we may refer you to a third-party shipping company who can help. For more details and to speak to the team, email [email protected]
Vehicle specification
- Year 2003
- Make Mercedes
- Model SL Class
- Colour Silver
- Odometer 81,287 Miles
- Engine size 5500
Auction Details
- Seller Type Trade
- Town Knutsford
- Location Cheshire
- Country United Kingdom
16
bids
- sal.ary•••• £9,100 30/06/24
- amelia.•••• £9,000 30/06/24
- sal.ary•••• £8,700 29/06/24
- val-bat•••• £8,600 29/06/24
- sal.ary•••• £8,500 29/06/24
- val-bat•••• £8,400 28/06/24
- sal.ary•••• £7,400 28/06/24
- val-bat•••• £7,300 28/06/24
- sal.ary•••• £7,200 28/06/24
- sal.ary•••• £7,100 27/06/24
The Gallery
About Max Bids
The max bid process allows you to bid without any hassle.
Enter your maximum bid and we will then bid on your behalf to ensure you're the highest bidder - just enough to keep you in the lead and only up until your maximum.
Anti-sniping
Car & Classic prevent auction snipers from bidding in the last seconds to win an auction.
Auctions are extended by 3 minutes if anyone bids within the last 2 minutes to allow other bidders to react and counter-bid.
Auto-bidding increments
- If your maximum bid is equal to or below the reserve price, your maximum bid will be applied in full if you are the highest bidder.
- If you are the highest bidder and place a maximum bid above the reserve, we will automatically put in the reserve as your first bid.
-
- Once the reserve has been met, Car & Classic will make sure you are the highest bidder using only the bidding increments stated below.
- We will keep you in the lead up until your maximum bid OR the increment closest to your maximum bid, providing your maximum bid is enough to cover the increment value.
| Bid Amount | Increment |
|---|---|
| £0 to £9,999 | £100.00 |
| £10,000 to £49,999 | £250.00 |
| £50,000 to £99,999 | £500.00 |
| £100,000 + | £1,000.00 |
Automatically outbid immediately
When you place a max bid and are outbid immediately that means that another bidder has placed a max bid limit which is higher than yours.
You can bid again and we will use our automatic bid system to try and get you as the highest bidder.
Matching max bids
When there are two max bids of the same value, the one placed first remains the lead bidder.
Pre-authorisation
We may hold a pre-authorisation charge on your card until the end of the auction when the hold will be cancelled. If you win, we'll take a security deposit which counts towards the payment for the vehicle and isn't any extra cost to you.
What are pre-bids?
A pre-bid means you're able to place a bid before the official start of the auction.
You will be notified whether or not you are the highest bidder when the auction starts.
Problem with your bid
Bids are contractually binding. To help protect you, we have some rules in place if we think it's been mistyped. Please check and amend what you have entered.