HIGHLIGHTS
- 75,000 miles from new
- Only one previous keeper
- Service history to 69k
- Rare 20-spoke AMG alloys
THE APPEAL
The Mercedes-Benz SL “R230” was a real status symbol in its day, especially in flagship high performance AMG layout. Look no further than this example which would have set its owner back over £115,000 when new.
Even without options, the 476bhp SL55 AMG was an extremely expensive car, retailing at over £95,000. As soon as you touched the options list, it was very easy to tip it over £100k, and this one has quite a few goodies.
A 2003 example, it has covered just over 75,000 miles from new and has been impeccably well maintained, with a fully stamped service book. This is a great candidate for future investment, whist remaining a wonderfully usable high-speed grand tourer with near-supercar performance.
HISTORY AND PAPERWORK
- Two keys
- One previous owner
- Main dealer service history
- UK V5C
- MOT December 2023
- Service book stamped to 69,817 miles
- Full book pack and owner’s wallet
- Two keys
Service history:
- Service at Main Dealer Merced Benz Bishops Stortford at 10,481 on 30.03.04
- Service at Main Dealer Mercedes Benz Mercedes of Witham at 20,411 on 13.02.06
- Service Main Dealer Mercedes Benz of Bishops Stortford at 29,839 on 29.06.07
- Service Main Dealer Mercedes Benz of Bishops Stortford at 43,135 on 18.02.09
- Service Main Dealer Mercedes Benz Specialist at 53,045 on 25.06.10
- Service at well renowned MB Specialist GM Tech at 69,871 on 19.07.19.
- The MOT history on this SL55 AMG is close to immaculate
- The MOT runs out on the SL55 AMG in December 2023
THE INTERIOR
- Charcoal leather sports upholstery
- AMG features and stitching
- COMAND Infotainment system with sat nav
- AMG-branded alloy trim
- No bolster wear
- Pulsating heated electrically adjustable seats
- CD Changer in rear storage locker
- Push button start
- Alcantara instrument cluster trim
- Fold-up rear wind deflector
THE EXTERIOR
- Brilliant Silver metallic
- 20-spoke option AMG alloys in good order
- Continental premium Sport Contact tyres
- Extremely well-presented
- No major dents or paint damage
- One small scratch on nearside rear quarter panel
- Metal folding coupé-convertible VarioRoof
- Roof operates without fault – 30 seconds from coupé to cabriolet
THE MECHANICS
- 5.5-litre supercharged V8
- Automatic transmission
- Steering wheel shift levers
- 476bhp supercharged performance
- Drives and runs very well
- No Active Body Control faults
- AMG sports callipers and multi-vented disc brakes
- Terrific performance and amazing soundtrack
SUMMARY
The R230 SL is a car that’s rapidly developing a following, especially the higher range examples and specifically the supercharged SL55 AMG, which was the sportiest of the lot and the car most closely aligned to Mercedes-Benz’s return to F1 with McLaren.
It’s one of the most appealing performance models of the early 2000s and is rapidly becoming one of the most collectable. This one is a great example with a genuine low mileage and decent history, which is well worth squirreling away for the future.
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