Highlights

Desirable facelift car with 388bhp 5.5L V8 and 7spd gearbox
Clean Carfax report with 35 service records
Over $10,500 factory options including vented seats and bi-xenon headlights
All import duties and VAT have been paid

The Appeal

In 2006 Mercedes overhauled the excellent R230 to make it even better. Key changes included tweaks to the clever ABC suspension to improve handling and the introduction of a new 7spd 7G-TRONIC automatic gearbox. Buyers selecting this model, the SL550, got a new M273 5.5L V8 engine that added nearly 100bhp to the previous engine’s performance, dialling it up to close to 400bhp.

All plentiful reasons to seriously consider this 2007 SL550. It is a really high specification car in Telurium Silver metallic with beige leather that left the factory with over $10,000 of options. They include heated and ventilated seats, bi-xenon headlights, ABC suspension and the COMAND entertainment system. These additions all add to the intrinsic appeal of this later facelift model of a car that blurs the line between open-air sports car and refined cruiser with remarkable ease.

Having been imported from the USA to the Netherlands with all duties and VAT fully settled, it is ready for its next custodian to register it in the country of their choice. The seller can also assist with worldwide transport and shipping.

Key Information

Mileage: 119,063 miles (stated as original, supported by Carfax report with 35 service records, not warranted)
Country of registration: USA (with Dutch import documentation; all duties and VAT paid)
Technical inspection status: not stated
Technical specs: 5.5-litre (5,439cc) DOHC 32-valve V8 petrol, 382 HP, seven-speed automatic, rear-wheel drive
Paperwork: USA title, Dutch import documentation, original window sticker, Mercedes-Benz datacard, Carfax report, no European roadworthiness inspection is noted

This vehicle is sold with its original US Title. Please note that it has not yet been road-registered or safety- inspected within the EU. As a US-market vehicle, it is offered without a European Certificate of Conformity (COC). Registration will likely require Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) or National Homologation, depending on your country. We recommend checking your local regulations prior to purchase

Mercedes-Benz datacard information:

07q Gv-Nao Brake Linings
210a Leather
212b Op. Instruct. And Maint. Booklet-Engl. For Usa/Can
221b Sign Coolant/Refueling - English
232 Garage Door Opener With 284 - 390 Mhz Frequency
249 Interior And Exterior Mirror,Automatically Dimming
264 License Plate Attachment America
267 Model Plate Deviating
284 Selector Lever, Wood
284b Airbag Label - English For Usa
289 Leather Steering Wheel With Trim Insert
359 Teleaid Usa
389 Mobile Pre.-Installation (Mtus) Usa/Canada Compl.
401 Front Seat Climate Control
404 Multi-Contour Seat, Front Left
405 Multi-Contour Seat, Front Right
427 Automatic Transmission 7-Speed
461 Instrument With Miles Ind. And English Legend
470 Semi-Active Roll Stabilisation (Semi Ars)
487 Abc Suspension (Active Body Control)
494 U.S. Version
524 Vehicle Protective Cover (Full Body Cover)
530 Comand Dvd Aps Usa With Navigation
536 Sirius Satellite Radio Complete System
581 Automatic Climate Control
614 Bi-Xenon Headlamps For Right-Hand Traffic
619 Cornering Illumination
634 Deletion - First Aid Kit
636 Deletion - Warning Triangle
668 Product Prot. F Freight Packag. W Tie-Down Hooks
669 Spare Wheel / Folding Wheel
673 High-Capacity Battery
733 Center Console In Glass Fiber Silver
763 Radio Remote Control With Panic Switch (315 Mhz)
7xxl North And South America
807 Year Of Modification
810 Premium Sound System
819 Cd Changer
889 Keyless - Go
986 Deviating Vin With Model Year
989 Identification Label Under Windshield
99v Speed- + Loadindex 95w+97w
A22 New Converter Generation
A24 Joint Flange, 4-Arm 120
A35 Software 1
A45 O-Shift Plate With Vgs2
M273 V8-Gasoline Engine M273
M55 Capacity 5,5 Litre
N99 Control Code Bremen Plant
Nc1 Control Code Bremen Plant
R01 Summer Tires
R71 18" Light Alloy Wheel 10-Spoke Des. W/ Mixed Tires
U44 Luggage Net Set In Luggage Compartment (3-Piece)
U45 Baggage Belts
U71 Dvd Player With Regional Code 1, Usa

Extra factory options:

232 Garage Door Opener - $280
401 Active Ventilated / Climate-Controlled Seats - $450
404 + 405 - Multicontour Dynamic Seats (Driver & Passenger) - $1,310
470 - Semi-Active Roll Stabilization (ABC/ARS) - Included with ABC
487 - Active Body Control (ABC) Suspension - $1,100
530 - COMAND DVD Navigation System - $2,100
536 - Sirius Satellite Radio - $460
614 - Bi-Xenon Headlamps - $900
619 - Cornering Illumination - Included with Bi-Xenon
810 - Premium Bose Sound System - $1,290
819 - CD Changer - $440
889 - KEYLESS-GO - $1,040
U71 - DVD Player (Region 1 USA) - $350
733 - Silver Glass Fiber Center Console Trim - $300
524 - Indoor Full Body Car Cover - $300
U44 - Luggage Net Set - $120
U45 - Baggage Belts - $80
Total Value of Optional Equipment - $10,520 USD

The Detail

Finished in popular Telurium Silver metallic which is in good overall condition
Beige leather interior with light elm wood veneers
Aftermarket bronze finish multispoke alloys in good general condition
Indoor full body car cover included

Safety features:

Illuminated emergency interior trunk release
Pop-up roll bar
Electronic stability program
Automatic height-adjusting 3-point front shoulder belts with:
- Emergency tensioning device
- Belt force limiter
Front passenger occupancy sensor for all airbags
Door mounted head & body side-impact airbags
Driver/front passenger adaptive dual-stage airbag
Anti-lock brake system with brake assist system
Audible reminders including parking brake/headlamps on, remove key from ignition
Instrumentation including:
- Selectronic analog speedometer
- Tachometer
- Fuel level/coolant temp gauges
Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System Plus display including:
- Distance remaining to next maintenance
- Type of service due
- Reminders
Dual multifunction displays in speedometer/tachometer faces including:
- Trip computer
- Exterior temp gauge
- Maintenance system
- Oil level check
- Digital speedometer
- Reminder/malfunction messages
- Driver-programmable settings
- Cruise control
- Touch shift gear/shift mode selection
- Audio status
- Navigation route guidance
COMAND cockpit management/data system including:
- In-dash DVD navigation system
- Audio status
- CD-changer controls
- 6.5" color-LCD screen
- Soft keys
4-way power tilt/telescoping steering column with memory
Leather-trimmed steering wheel with audio/multifunction display controls
Stainless-steel door sill trim
Velour carpeting & floor mats
Dual retractable cup holders
Center console with illuminated climate controlled storage, armrest lid
Hand-fitted premium leather seat upholstery, head restraints, dash, console, doors, armrests, roll bar, rear cabin panels
Programmable easy-exit feature
12-way power heated front seats including:
- 3-position memory
- Easy-access courtesy feature with obstruction sensor
- Automatic height-adjusting front head restraints

Interior features:

Locking dual enclosed storage compartments beneath luggage shelf
Carpeted shelf behind seats with retractable luggage straps
Pneumatic trunk closing assist
Front RH footwell parcel net
Leather-trimmed shift knob
Dual reading lamps
Entrance lamps in doors
Courtesy lamps with fade out time
Night security illumination
Automatic low-intensity environmental lighting including:
- Center console
- Door handles
- Fotwells
Dual visors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Enclosed door pockets
Illuminated/climate controlled glove-box
Digital clock
Bose speaker Cabin Surround multichannel digital sound system including:
- Centerpoint signal processing
- AudioPilot digital signal processor
AM/FM/weatherband radio with:
- CD-player
- Integrated rear cabin-mounted 6-disc CD changer
- Fiber-optic communication among components
Rear window defroster with auto-shutoff based on timing/driving speed/exterior temp
Automatic dual-zone climate control including:
- Dust/pollen filters
- Sun/smog/humidity/dewpoint sensors
- Tunnel mode with touch closing of all windows
- REST mode with engine heat recirculation feature for cabin ventilation
- Seat-belt sensors
Hands-free communication system
Touch turn signals
Tele Aid global positioning system satellite system including:
- Stolen vehicle recovery
- Remote door unlock service
- Automatic alarm/collision notification
Integrated 3-button universal garage door controller
SmartKey infrared-remote including:
- Opening trunk
- Opening/closing windows
- Panic alarm
- Fuel filler door
- Lock/unlock all doors or drivers
- Raising/lowering hardtop
SmartKey system including:
- Remote central locking system
- Anti-theft engine immobilizer
- Driver-programmable user-recognition features
- Drive away automatic locking
Cruise control with digital readout
Power windows with touch express up/down for all windows
Low tire-pressure warning system
Warning lights/messages including:
- Open door
- Exterior lamp failure
- Low fuel/oil/coolant/washer fluid

Exterior features:

Dual aero-blade windshield wipers with:
- Infrared rain sensor
- Heated washer nozzles
- Heated windshield parking position
Dual heated power mirrors including:
- Memory
- Auto-dimming driver mirror
Programmable daytime running lamps
Monochromatic red/clear rear lamp covers with dual-intensity LED brake lamps
Single red rear foglamp
Halogen front foglamps
Xenon high intensity discharge headlamps including:
- Polycarbonate lenses
- Automatic level control
- Halogen high-beams
- Heated headlamp washers
- Light-sensing auto headlamps
- Automatic lamp substitution
Titanium grey grille with ribs
Attachable mesh wind deflector
Electrohydraulic retractable aluminum hardtop with easy-pack system

Mechanical features:

Dual chrome exhaust tips
Electrohydraulic brake control including:
- Soft stop
- Automatic brake drying
- Predictive brake priming
Anti-lock brake system with brake assist system
4-piston perforated/internally ventilated front / 1-piston solid rear power disc brakes
Speed-sensitive power rack & pinion steering with integrated hydraulic damper
18" x 8.5" front / 18" x 9.5" rear 10-spoke aluminum wheels
Collapsible compact spare tire with portable electric air compressor
255/40ZR18 front / 285/35ZR18 rear high-performance tires
Active body control including:
- Coil spring/electronically controlled hydraulic cylinder with shock absorber at each wheel
- Sports mode
- Automatic 4-wheel level control
- Driver-selectable ride-height control/Sport mode
- Automatic speed-sensitive lowering
Independent 4-link front / 5-arm multilink rear suspension
Rear wheel drive
Electronic stability program
7-speed automatic driver-adaptive transmission including:
- Touch Shift
- Optimum gear programming
- Comfort mode
- Electronically controlled shifting
5.5L DOHC SMPI 32-valve V8 engine

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