Highlights
- Just 63,836 miles - warranted by the service history and MOT records
- Advisory-free MOT valid until 8th February 2025
- Accompanied by a substantial paperwork file
- Power folding hard top in full working order
- Beautifully presented throughout
- Private plate included
The Appeal
Even in standard form, a Mercedes-Benz SL is hard to beat. Involve AMG, and it’s in a league of its own.
Endowed with a hand-assembled M113 V8 with a huge supercharger bolted to it, the R230 SL 55 AMG was an overnight sensation. Many who roadtested early examples went out and bought one, including Jeremy Clarkson who said of his SL 55, “I think it’s one of the world’s greatest cars.”
We’re delighted to offer this smart 2003 example which has a mere 63,836 miles on the clock. Benefitting from regular, well-documented servicing, and an advisory-free MOT that runs until February 2025, this SL is ready to enjoy and now’s the perfect time to buy since summer is just around the corner.
The History and Paperwork
- V5C present
- Four former registered keepers
- UK-supplied right-hand drive example
- MOT valid until 8th February 2025
- 63,836 miles indicated and warranted by the service history and MOT records
- Numerous invoices for servicing and wheel refurbishment
- Accompanied by a collection of old MOT certificates
- Two original keys
- Original service booklet
- Part main dealer, part specialist service history with stamps at fairly regular intervals
- Last service carried out by marque specialist TM Motors in March 2023
The Condition
- Tellurium Silver Metallic (762U) paintwork in very good overall condition
- Straight and solid-looking bodywork with no obvious notable defects
- All presents well underneath, so far as it is possible to see
- ‘Exclusive Leather’ package in Anthracite Black (581A)
- No notable wear is evident to the upholstery besides light abrasions to the driver’s outer seat bolster
- Seats have massage, cooling and heating functions, which all work as intended
- The carpets and boot present well
- Thicker, flat bottom steering wheel, with paddle shift, reminiscent of the later models
- 19” aftermarket multi-spoke alloys refurbished in September 2023 and continue to present well
- The innovative folding hard top reportedly operates seamlessly
- ‘Premium Sound System’ and CD changer from the factory
- AMG styling package front spoiler and side skirts
- Bi-Xenon headlamps
- Electric folding mirrors
- Multi-contour front seats with heating and cooling functions
- Mobile phone system
The Mechanics
- 5.5-litre M113 supercharged V8 - hand-assembled by an AMG technician
- Five-speed automatic transmission
- ABC suspension
- Parktronic
- Well-presented engine compartment
- No advisories recorded during the last MOT test
- We’re not informed of any known mechanical issues
- Since the time of photography, the timed service light has come up on the dashboard
- It is understood the car will only require a basic service
- Very low mileage for a vehicle of this age
- Brand new battery fitted
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