Highlights

Full service history with under 4,000 miles since last service
Stylish Obisidian Black metallic with red leather cabin
Well kept car inside and out with high specification
Versatile coupe/convertible with 520bhp supercharged V8
Long MOT to June 2025 with no advisories
Folding hard top with panoramic roof

The Appeal

There’s a strong case for arguing that the R230 SL55 is all the weekend car or distinctive daily you’ll ever need. Both coupe and convertible plus sports car and luxury GT, these 520bhp also add viscerally exciting performance into the mix.

This one is a welcome change from the more common SL55 colour schemes, its smart Obsidian Black matched with a stand-out red leather interior. The condition is very good inside and out, matched by the service history which runs continuous to 75,000 miles, just 3,300 miles ago. All work has been undertaken by main dealers and marque specialists.

This high specification car is in fully working order and arrives on the market with a long MOT to June 2025 containing no advisories.

History and Paperwork

First registered 18th March 2004
Factory delivered October 2003
Six registered keepers
Current keeper since May 2020
Always garaged by current keeper
Sparingly used by current keeper as confirmed by MOT and service history
Good history file with comprehensive folder of documentation
Factory handbooks in good condition
11 service stamps to 74,689 miles in June 2019
All servicing work by main dealers and independent marque specialists
MOT to 20th June 2025 with no advisories
77,943 miles showing on MOT test and now on 78,017 miles

The Condition

Well kept car in Obsidian Black metallic with generally tidy paintwork
Some light marks to paintwork to note in photographs
These include minor scuffs, scratches and stone chips to localised areas
Bodywork presents well with straight panels and no reported accident damage
Folding hard top with optional panoramic glass roof in good working order
Small area of bubbling to note to offside rear arch but otherwise appears solid
No structural advisories for underside on the current MOT
Black 19in split spoke five spoke bolted alloy wheels with polished rims
Alloy wheels in good, presentable condition with light kerbing to note
Fitted with quality Continental tyres showing good condition
Red leather (287A) AMG specification interior in very good condition
Few signs of use and age inside including to driver’s seat bolster and footwell
High specification car with COMAND, Keyless Go and heated screen wash, amongst other features
Electric front seats with memory, heating and massage functions
We have no reported of faults or issues with interior electrical functions

The Mechanics

5.5-litre (5,439cc) V8 520bhp engine
5spd automatic gearbox
ABC adaptive suspension system with no reported issues
Well-maintained car to 74,689 miles by main dealers and specialists
Good history file as shown in photographs
The vendor states it is in great mechanical condition and ‘lovely to drive’
No mechanical or running gear advisories on current MOT test
No reported running or driving issues

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