Highlights
- Optional AMG Performance Plus Package
- Only 46,607 miles from new
- Wind deflector and Airscrarf are part of the comprehensive features
- Private plate included in the sale
The Appeal
Placing an enormous amount of power in a comparatively small car takes a certain amount of nerve, and is not a trick that any manufacturer can carry off. Luckily Mercedes, along with AMG, have enough pedigree and experience to carry out that trick. The heart of the car is powered by a hand-built 5.4-litre V8, capable of pumping out 360bhp. While it provides neck-breaking acceleration, with plenty of mid-range grunt, the car is civilised to drive when it needs to be and kitted out with the expected riches of Mercedes luxury and features.
Being perched right at the top of the SLK range, this 2008 SLK55 AMG is presented in Obsidian Black metallic paint and Nappa leather. As part of the specifications, there’s the AMG body styling, AMG performance upgrade and those unique 18” AMG alloys. Also fitted with the 7G-TRONIC automatic gearbox, additional air cooler and uprated suspension and brake system, the car needs a handful of cosmetic fixes but has the advantage of having a strong recent service history and an MOT to September 2023.
The History and Paperwork
- Originally registered by Mercedes Benz Norwich in 2008
- 2008 model-year face-lift car
- V5 correct and present
- 4 former keepers
- Current MOT to September 2023
- Last serviced at 46,110 - only 500 miles ago
- Owner can provide full service history
- Servicing invoices back to 2016
- Front brake pads were replaced in 2018
- Private number plate included in the sale
The Interior
- Black Nappa leather heated sports seats in good shape with light wear
- The passenger seat has scuff marks on its side
- Black carpets with factory Mercedes-Benz over mats in good condition
- Carbon fibre kit trim
- Dashboard missing its carbon fibre trim - included with the car
- Dashboard neatly presented with minimal wear
- Controls and switches are in good shape, all are said to function
- Optional COMAND stereo/sat nav/infotainment system with mapping CD-ROM
- AMG dials legible in an intact binnacle
- AMG performance steering wheel in good condition
- Steering wheel gearshift paddles
- Door cards missing their carbon fibre trim - included with the car
- Light wear on door cards
- A minor mark was observed on headlining
- The roof retracts with ease
- AMG stainless kick plates
- A transparent 3-piece wind deflector and Airscarf
The Exterior
- The structure appears to be solid, with an intact floor pan
- Observation of corrosion noted lower sections of the inner lips of the arches
- No discernible signs of corrosion were seen on the exterior
- The panel fit is flush with even door gaps
- Mild damage on the offside rear wing
- Obsidian Black metallic paint has a decent lustre
- Mild damage and repair noted on the nose of the bonnet
- AMG body styling trim is all correct and well-mounted
- Glass in decent shape
- Lights and lenses intact, with damage noted on the offside rear unit
- A few light marks on the unique 18 AMG alloy twin-spoke design alloys, nearside rear wheel shows more obvious blemishes
- Rear Falken tyres from 2021
- Front Continentals tyres from 2016
The Mechanics
- 360 bhp V8 5439cc engine
- 7G-Tronic Tipfunction automatic gearbox
- AMG sports suspension
- Engine neatly presented with decent hoses and ancillaries
- Starts up with no hesitation
- No reports of leaks or engine temperature issues
- The engine sounds smooth on tick-over
- Pulls well, and brakes with no issues
- Selects gear ratios smoothly
- Rides well with no unwanted noses heard from the suspension
- Good recent service history
Summary
Mercedes created something of a unique machine in the case of the SLK55 AMG, in which there was no doubting its sports car credentials. Offering solid ride quality in a compact and attractive package, with all the tools to make open-top motoring as comfortable as possible, making the SLK a civilised experience. With a background of recent servicing combined with the quality expected from Mercedes, this little rocket is a fantastic way to experience the delights of a tuneful V8 engine.
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