The Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG is a high-performance luxury roadster that combines the elegance of the SL-Class with the power of AMG engineering. The R230 was one of the most advanced cars in Mercedes-Benz history upon release, particularly notable for its folding hard-top roof. This particular 2003 example, with only 44,340 miles on the clock, is a prime example of the breed.
The current owner has cherished it for the last two years, while the previous owner kept it for over a decade - and that cossetting treatment has paid dividends. Presented in fine condition, with plenty of time on its MOT, this well-kept tourer will no doubt prove to be a very impressive addition to any garage.
History and Paperwork
Registered in 2003
Regularly serviced
Always garaged
Owned for the last two years
Previous owner had for over 10 years
MOT valid until May 2025
Private registration will be removed and replaced with original registration number
Presented with:
R230 buyer's guide
Original manual
Leather document wallet
Stamped service record book
VIN decoder printout
Printed MOT history
Printed sales listing
A couple of recent invoices
The Condition
Bodywork presents well with the R230's near-synonymous Silver Metallic paintwork
Paintwork carries only light signs of use
All badging present and correct
Alloys look in good condition with plenty of tread on the Pirelli tyres
Nappa Leather upgraded interior with Alcantara headlining
Heated seats with memory
Telephone prewire and cradle
Linguatronic system
In good condition with very minor wear on driver's seat bolster
All instruments are clear and legible
Dashboard in good order with little signs of wear
Carpets and headlining are clean and well-kept
The Mechanics
5,500cc supercharged V8 powerplant
Automatic transmission with 5 gears
Recent new fuel pump and filter fitted
Engine bay looks in fine order
We have no reports of any mechanical issues
This ultimately looks to be an excellent example
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Auction Details
Year2003
MakeMercedes
ModelSL Class
ColourSilver
Mileage44,340 Miles
Engine size5500
Seller TypePrivate
Town
Dollarbeg
CountyScotland
CountryUnited Kingdom
Auction ends
Bidding history
20
bids
toni-or••••£9,70003/07/24
belvoir••••£9,50003/07/24
toni-or••••£8,30003/07/24
peter-o••••£8,20002/07/24
sal.ary••••£8,10001/07/24
roberts••••£8,00001/07/24
sal.ary••••£7,65001/07/24
william••••£7,55001/07/24
sal.ary••••£7,35030/06/24
Glen196••••£7,25030/06/24
paul-ba••••£7,15030/06/24
sal.ary••••£7,05029/06/24
paul-ba••••£6,95029/06/24
sal.ary••••£6,85028/06/24
Nibor e••••£6,75027/06/24
sal.ary••••£6,60027/06/24
Nibor e••••£6,50027/06/24
Musk202••••£6,10027/06/24
Nibor e••••£6,00027/06/24
8SSP£5,00027/06/24
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2003 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG (R230)
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