Highlights
- Low mileage 490bhp SL55
- Well maintained car
- Stand-out Magma Red bodywork
- Versatile coupe to convertible
- Thick history file
- Shall be sold with 12 Months MOT
The Appeal
Perhaps no car is as suited to British weather as the R230 Mercedes-Benz. Its clever ‘coupe to convertible’ design means drivers can quickly respond to our constantly changing skies.
That quality makes the R230 a very usable car, particularly when equipped with the potent M113 5.4litre V8 as here. To its 490bhp this car adds an appropriately stand-out Magma Red paint scheme.
It is a very low mileage car in excellent condition across the interior, exterior and underside. The maintenance records continue the theme with a thick history file full of invoices from main dealers.
With Spring springing this is a great time to discover one of Mercedes-Benz’ fastest and most capable modern classics.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 7th October 2002
- Factory delivered on 17th September 2002
- Just two registered keepers from new
- Thick history file mostly comprising invoices from main dealers
- Stamped service book with 8 stamps
- Electronic service sheet continues the servicing story
- New battery fitted in December 2022
- Factory book pack in good order and complete
- Latest MOT expired on 20th October 2023 with minor advisories
- 52,065 miles showing on last MOT test with few miles covered since
The Condition
- Stand-out Magma Red non metallic paintwork (586U) in very good order
- There are some light marks and small area of delamination to note in photographs
- Panelwork presents well with no visible dents or corrosion
- Underside well kept with no structural advisories on last MOT
- 18in AMG five spoke alloy wheels are unmarked
- Pirelli tyres fitted showing good tread but cracking to all four edges
- Exterior lights in good order with clear lenses and no visible misting
- Retractable hard top with panoramic roof with sun blind
- Black leather AMG interior with contrast silver stitching
- Seats are very well kept showing no visible wear to oft-used surfaces
- Retains its AMG floor mats in good unworn condition
- High specification with highlights detailed below
Factory specification includes:
- Parktronic
- Keyless Go
- Bi-Xenon headlights
- COMAND system with TV tuner
- AMG seats with electric operation and memory, massage & heating functions
- Alcantara trim to dashboard dials
- Leather dashboard
- Wind break
The Mechanics
- 5,439cc M113 supercharged 490bhp V8 engine
- 5spd 5G-TRONIC automatic gearbox with sequential shift options
- ABC suspension system
- Good maintenance and service history
- No reported running or mechanical issues
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