Highlights
- Comprehensive dealer maintenance history with recent service 1,000 miles ago
- Desirable AMG styling package with 18" AMG spoked wheels
- Comes with USA Title and all Dutch import duties and VAT paid
- Equipped with Mercedes' legendary Active Body Control (ABC)
- Premium Sound System and COMAND DVD navigation system
- Seller can assist with worldwide transport and shipping
The Appeal
The Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG represents the pinnacle of early 2000s German performance convertibles, combining supercharged V8 power with luxurious grand touring capabilities.
This R230 generation SL55 AMG delivers an impressive 493 horsepower from its hand-built 5.5-litre supercharged V8 engine.
This particular example stands out with its classic Brilliant Silver Metallic paintwork paired with grey leather interior, comprehensive dealer maintenance history, and full documentation including a copy of the original Mercedes-Benz datacard detailing its impressive factory specification.
This R230 generation SL55 AMG delivers an impressive 493 horsepower from its hand-built 5.5-litre supercharged V8 engine.
This particular example stands out with its classic Brilliant Silver Metallic paintwork paired with grey leather interior, comprehensive dealer maintenance history, and full documentation including a copy of the original Mercedes-Benz datacard detailing its impressive factory specification.
History and Paperwork
- USA Title present
- Also comes with Dutch import documentation
- All import duties and VAT have been paid for Europe
- Current mileage stands at 162,443 miles
- Comprehensive maintenance history with regular servicing at Bertini Motors in Roseville, California
- Recent service work includes coolant flush, ignition coil and thermostat replacement in November 2024
- Brake checks performed in November 2024 and April 2023
- Oil and filter changes completed in June 2024 and June 2023
- Transmission filter replaced in January 2023
Maintenance performed during the last 2 years:
11/20/2024
161,426 miles
Bertini Motors (Roseville, CA)
- Vehicle serviced
- Antifreeze/coolant flushed/changed
- Ignition coil(s) replaced
- Thermostat replaced
11/01/2024
161,012 miles
- Bertini Motors (Roseville, CA)
- Vehicle serviced
- Brakes checked
07/30/2024
159,538 miles
Bertini Motors (Roseville, CA)
- Vehicle serviced
- Maintenance inspection
06/06/2024
158,300 miles
Bertini Motors (Roseville, CA)
- Vehicle serviced
- Oil and filter change
06/06/2023
150,649 miles
Bertini Motors (Roseville, CA)
- Vehicle serviced
- Oil and filter changed
04/18/2023
149,570 miles
Bertini Motors (Roseville, CA)
- Vehicle serviced
- Brakes checked
01/20/2023
147,306 miles
Bertini Motors (Roseville, CA)
- Vehicle serviced
- Transmission filter replaced
- Wheel lug stud(s) replaced
Mercedes-Benz datacard available confirming factory options:
Code Description
Code Description
- 212b Op. Instruct. And Maint. Booklet-engl. For USA/can
- 221b Sign Coolant/refuelling - English
- 232 Garage Door Opener With 284 - 390 Mhz Frequency
- 264 License Plate Attachment America
- 280a Leather AMG
- 284b Airbag Label - English For USA
- 359 Teleaid Usa
- 404 Multi-contour Seat, Front Left
- 405 Multi-contour Seat, Front Right
- 423 5-speed Automatic Transmission
- 461 Instrument With Miles Ind. And English Legend
- 487 Abc Suspension (Active Body Control)
- 494 U.S. Version
- 524 Paintwork - Preservation
- 530 Comand DVD Aps USA With Navigation
- 531 Automatic Antenna
- 614 Bi-xenon Headlamps For Right-hand Traffic
- 634 Deletion - First Aid Kit
- 636 Deletion - Warning Triangle
- 668 Product Prot. F Freight Packag. W Tie-down Hooks
- 669 10 Litres Of Fuel And Mode Of
- 673 High-capacity Battery
- 731 Trim Pieces - Wood Burred Walnut Veneer
- 763 Radio Remote Control With Panic Switch (315 Mhz)
- 772 Amg Styling Package-front Spoiler, Side Skirt
- 790 18" Amg Spoked Wheels With Mixed Tires
- 7xxl North And South America
- 805 Year Of Modification
- 810 Premium Sound System
- 819 CD Changer
- 873 Seat Heater For Left And Right Front Seats
- 875 Heated Screen Wash System
- 986 Deviating VIN With Model Year
- 989 Identification Label Under Windshield
- M001 Engines With Supercharger
- M113 V8-gasoline Engine M113
- M55 Capacity 5,5 Litre
- N99 Control Code Bremen Plant
- U44 Luggage Net Set In Luggage Compartment (3-piece)
- U45 Baggage Belts
- U71 DVD Player With Regional Code 1, USA
- Y85 Designo Alcantara Alpaca Gray Roof Interior Trim
The Condition
- Finished in Brilliant Silver Metallic (744U) paintwork that presents well
- Gray leather interior (288A) with AMG-specific details
- Retractable hardtop reportedly functioning as designed
- Designo Alcantara Alpaca Gray roof interior trim
- Multi-contour heated seats for both driver and passenger
- Burred walnut veneer trim pieces throughout the cabin
- 18" AMG spoked wheels
- Bi-xenon headlamps
- Premium Sound System
- COMAND DVD navigation system with North American mapping
The Mechanics
- 5.5-litre (5,439cc) V8 supercharged engine
- Five-speed automatic transmission
- 493 horsepower in factory tune
- Matching numbers engine (113992 60 036639)
- Active Body Control (ABC) suspension system
- Tyre pressure monitoring system
- Last service performed approximately 1,000 miles ago
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