Note: This car has been imported to the Netherlands from the USA. Check your local import rules to register it in your home country before bidding.

Highlights

USA title and Dutch Import documentation
All duties and VAT have been paid
Comes with window sticker and Mercedes-Benz datacard
RETAIL PRICE (ORIGINALLY NEW): $117,685.00 (or over € 180,000 with these options in the Netherlands)
CLEAN CARFAX with 23 service records, to confirm full service history, damage free past and original low mileage
Desirable glass sunroof
Seller can assist with worldwide transport and shipping

The Appeal

The Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG brought a golden goose to the established R230, combining supercar performance with grand touring comfort in a versatile hardtop convertible package. This particular 2003 example stands out for its rare panorama glass roof option, which was a substantial $1,800 upgrade when new and is seldom seen on these models. Finished in classic Black over a black leather interior, this SL55 AMG offers the perfect blend of understated elegance and raw power from its supercharged 5.5-litre V8 producing 493 horsepower.

What makes this example particularly appealing is its documented history, confirmed low mileage of just 51,842 miles, and the fact that it comes complete with its original window sticker and Mercedes-Benz datacard. It's a very nicely-kept example, ready and waiting for the buyer to register it in Europe.

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History and Paperwork

2003 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG first registered in the USA
Clean Carfax report showing 23 service records, confirming full service history and damage-free past
Original window sticker showing MSRP of $117,685 including factory options
Complete with Mercedes-Benz datacard confirming factory specifications
USA title and Dutch import documentation available
All duties and VAT have been paid for European registration
Local registration is the responsibility of the buyer
Comes with original owner's manuals
MSRP: $113,250.00
Installed Options
- [415] Panorama Roof: $1,800
- [614] Bi Xenon Headlamps: $900
- [889] Keyless Go: $1,015
- Original Shipping Charge: $720
Retail Price (Originally New): $117,685.00

Mercedes-Benz datacard information:

Interior LEATHER - BLACK/ANTHRACITE (281A)
Paint 1 BLACK (040U)

Code Description

212B OP. INSTRUCT. AND MAINT. BOOKLET-ENGL. FOR USA/CAN
221B SIGN COOLANT/REFUELING - ENGLISH
232 GARAGE DOOR OPENER WITH 284 - 390 MHZ FREQUENCY
236B WITHOUT CUSTOMER SERVICE - STATION INDEX
349 PREP. FOR EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM
352 COMAND
401 SINGLE SEATS
404 MULTI-CONTOUR SEAT, FRONT LEFT
405 MULTI-CONTOUR SEAT, FRONT RIGHT
415 HARDTOP (WITHOUT ROADSTER TOP)
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
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
673 HIGH-CAPACITY BATTERY
772 AMG STYLING PACKAGE-FRONT SPOILER, SIDE SKIRT
790 18" AMG SPOKED WHEELS WITH MIXED TIRES
7XXL NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA
803 CHANGE OF MODEL YEAR, THE LAST FIGURE SHOWING THE NEW MODEL YEAR
810 PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM
819 CD CHANGER
875 HEATED SCREEN WASH SYSTEM
889 KEYLESS - GO
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
N63 CONTROL CODE BREMEN PLANT
N67 CONTROL CODE BREMEN PLANT
N91 CONTROL CODE BREMEN PLANT
U27 OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE IN CHROME
U44 LUGGAGE NET SET IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT (3-PIECE)
Y83 DESIGNO ALCANTARA ANTHRACITE ROOF INTERIOR TRIM

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The Condition

Dual aero-blade windshield wipers with heated parking position & infrared rain sensor
Dual heated power mirrors with 3-position memory & auto-dimming driver mirror
Red rear foglamp
Halogen front foglamps
Auto-on Xenon high-intensity discharge low-beam headlamps with halogen high-beams & heated washers
AMG-designed front air dam, side skirts & rear apron
Attachable mesh wind deflector
Electrohydraulic retractable aluminum hardtop
Tele-Aid including 24-hour contact with Mercedes-Benz for emergency aid information, roadside assistance
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors
Rearview mirror with auto-dimming feature
Bose sound system with AudioPilot including anti-theft-coded AM/FM stereo/weather band radio & CD player/CD-ROM drive, CD changer controls, (8) speakers, navigation system & COMAND system
Rear window defroster
Automatic dual-zone climate control including dust filter, residual-heat REST mode
Anti-theft alarm system with starter interlock & tow-away protection
Cruise control
Dual reading lamps
Universal integrated garage door opener
Remote illuminated entry
Selective / programmable locking / unlocking
Remote keyless entry including doors, trunk release, (4) inside storage compartments, window closing
Power door locks with central locking system
Power windows with express-down control & 1-touch up/down for all windows
Multi-function steering wheel
Power tilt / telescoping steering column
Parcel net in right footwell
Velour carpeting & floor mats
Illuminated / climate-controlled glove box & armrest storage
Dual retractable cup holders
Aluminum trim on console & doors
Hand-fitted leather seat trim, head restraints, dash, console, doors, armrests, roll bar, rear cabin panels, steering wheel & shift knob
12-way power heated sport seats with multi-contour seatbacks, 3-position memory & lumbar support
Illuminated emergency interior trunk release
Pop-up roll bar
Adjustable seat-mounted 3-point front shoulder belts with height adjustment & emergency tensioning retractors
Door-mounted head & body side-impact airbags
Babysmart automatic child seat recognition system
Driver & front passenger front airbag supplemental restraint system
Sensotronic brake control
Brake assist system (applies full braking power automatically when needed)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Automatic slip control (ASR)
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

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The Mechanics

5.5-litre (5,439cc) supercharged SOHC 24-valve V8 engine
5-speed automatic transmission with fingertip manual mode
Brake assist system (applies full braking power automatically when needed)
Sensotronic brake control
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
4-wheel cross-drilled / ventilated disc brakes
Rack & pinion vehicle-speed-sensitive power steering
18" × 9.5" multispoke AMG aluminum rear wheels
18" × 8.5" multispoke AMG aluminum front wheels
TIRE-FIT puncture sealant in lieu of spare tire
P285/35WR18 high-performance rear tires
P255/40WR18 high-performance front tires
Active Body Control (ABC) including coil spring & electronically controlled hydraulic cylinder with AMG shock absorber at each wheel
Independent 4-link front / 5-arm rear suspension with anti-dive technology
Fully electronic ignition system with knock sensor timing control
Rear wheel drive
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Automatic slip control (ASR)

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