**Vehicle is being relisted as previous buyer did not complete the purchase due to personal matters**

Highlights

Extremely rare RHD W203 C55 estate
Characterful 370bhp 5.4L M113 naturally aspirated V8
Spent its life in Japan before arriving in UK in 2025
Eight service stamps with Japanese history
Two services in UK by current keeper on purchase and May 2026
Low mileage of 73,000 miles
MOT valid to February 2027 with no advisories
Recently serviced in May 2026

The Appeal

There are other quick, compact modern classic estates but none quite do what Mercedes’ brilliant W203 C55 does. Its combination of RWD and torquey 5.4L 370bhp V8 give it a character and soundtrack not matched by its homegrown or overseas rivals. Indications are that 595 estates were built, of which only around 10% were produced in RHD like this 2004 example.

For fans of these excellent load-lugging express cars, it is quite a find. Despatched to Japan by the factory when new, it spent its life on the nation’s salt-free roads to 2025 when it was imported to the UK. On import, it was graded 4B, we are told. The current keeper acquired it a few weeks after arrival. He tells us that it was serviced regularly in Japan, which you can check in the photos, and more recently in the UK on purchase and again in May 2026. We're advised of eight Japanese stamped service entries. It carries UK registration and lengthy MOT to February 2027.

The car appears factory standard, finished in well-kept Obsidian Black with AMG five-spoke alloys and a very tidy black leather interior with Bird's-Eye Maple veneers. We’re told that the extensive array of features all work correctly.

Now only available for sale due to the current keeper’s loss of storage, this is a rare and compelling opportunity to acquire one of AMG's most understated performance estates.

The vendor says:

“Its a true Mercedes AMG, on start-up the V8 is awoken and ready for the journey ahead in style. Being an import it is a very nice example, especially in obsidian black and being an estate. The previous keepers have looked after it and I have too in the last 12 months. I'm sad to see it go but loss of storage has made this decision. Great condition car with 2 keys, all switches work as they should. The metal boot floor trim even has the original blue protection cover intact.”

Key Information

Mileage: 72,950 miles indicated
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: 5th February 2027 with no advisories
Technical specs: 5,433cc M113 370bhp V8, 5spd AMG Speedshift automatic
Paperwork: Lastvin spec sheet, V5C, handbooks, 2 keys, 8 service stamps from Japan

Service history advised by seller:

8 services within Japanese history of the car
⁠2 Services in the UK by current owner, one at the point of purchase and one a month ago

The Detail

First registered on 1st October 2004 in Japan
Imported from Japan in February 2025 and registered on UK plates on 1st May 2025
Current owner since June 2025
Japanese condition report present, graded 4B
Eight service records from Japan included in handbook with two UK services
We are told the car received one inspection service at time of purchase
Serviced in May 2026
Dry stored throughout the year with a battery trickle charger connected
Vendor states that loss of storage forces sale
No advisories on MOT
All four tyres recommended for replacement due to tread depth
Vendor reports the car has been well looked by all keepers
Obsidian Black paintwork in good order with few signs of age
Bodywork also presents well with no structural advisories on MOT
Due to age and mileage, buyers should be realistic about condition and check photos
Vendor reports the exterior is in very good condition with a possible odd age-related mark but nothing notable
Five-spoke split-spoke AMG alloys in very good condition with light kerbing to note
Very clean and highly specified interior in black leather with suede inserts as shown
Vendor reports the interior leather is in very good condition with no bolster wear marks or cuts
Audio system upgraded to a Pioneer head unit (same size as original Mercedes unit) with Bluetooth connectivity
Discreet reversing camera fitted above the number plate
No other modifications reported
All switches reported to work as they should
Metal boot floor trim retains the original blue protection cover intact
No faults reported at the most recent service and no error messages on the dashboard

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