Impressive service history, with extensive maintenance
Offers incredible AMG performance, and signature Mercedes comforts
More than ready to be enjoyed, with MOT until June 2024
The car is ULEZ complaint
The Appeal
Produced from 1954 to the present day, the SL-Class is without a doubt one of Mercedes-Benz’s longest-standing champions, known for its luxurious, performance-oriented grand tourers. The SL55 sits towards the very top of the R230 generation, boasting a supercharged 5.4L V8, luxurious comforts as far as the eye can see, and iconic Mercedes-Benz styling.
This sleek AMG has been enjoyed by just 2 former keepers, which in itself is surely a testament to just how enjoyable this machine truly is. In addition to boasting such a low owner count, this SL55 also comes with extensive history, reflecting incredibly attentive maintenance, and considerable expense along the way.
This SL55 AMG now presents a superb opportunity to enjoy the sunshine in style, with buckets of power, fun handling and superb levels of comfort.
Incredibly comfortable black leather interior, presented in great condition for the age and mileage, with only the expected signs of wear to note
Offers a rather high specification, featuring the likes of
Electric adjustable seats, with heated, cooling and pulsating functions
Multifunction leather steering wheel
Premium sound system
Parktronic functions
With the exception of the CD changer, all switches and electronics within the interior are believed to be in full working order, including the retractable roof, and stereo LCD
It should be noted that although the mirror adjuster is missing, the windows still adjust and fold as they should
TPMS is showing all pressures, but the message is still on the display
All in all, the cabin offers fantastic levels of comfort and technology, with only light signs of wear to note. Perhaps most notable, is wear to the driver’s seat side bolster, and wear near the central hazard light switch. That said, these hardly detract from the overall comfort and function of the interior
Showcases Obsidian Black paintwork, which presents itself in fair condition with a small handful of the expected age-related defects. These include faded clear coat in areas, slight surface rust to the N/S/R quarter, and a scratch on the N/S/F wing
Equipped with the AMG styling package, which further expands on the subtle yet sporty styling of the SL55
Equipped with the factory specified 18” five-spoke AMG alloy wheels, with plenty of tyre tread left to enjoy. As the images reflect, the wheels show light signs of age, although a professional refurbishment will no doubt yield spectacular results if desired
Overall, the exterior of this SL55 AMG offers a perfectly usable finish, with only the expected signs of age now beginning to show. That said, the incredible performance of this mighty machine tends to alleviate any aesthetic faults
Offered in its standard form, free from known modifications
Incredibly well maintained, with regular servicing as denoted in the included service booklet
Runs & drives brilliantly, with the only known mechanical fault to be found with the TPMS, which is believed to require a reset following a recent battery change
Subject to extensive previous maintenance, rectifying common issues typically found on the SL55 AMG. This includes the likes of;
ABC system overhaul, including a valve block rebuild, new filter, fluid flush and new pulsation dampers
Fuel tank baffle repair
Vacuum pump rebuild
The vehicle was also recently treated to major service items, including;
This 2 former owner SL55 presents an excellent opportunity to experience some of AMG’s finest work, with plenty of power, balanced handling and abundant creature comforts at your fingertips. The vehicle clearly benefits from informed and caring owners, who have tended to a great deal of the common SL55 faults, hopefully ensuring plenty of stress-free miles for the lucky new owner.
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2003 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG (R230)
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