Highlights

One registered keeper from new, exclusively maintained by Mercedes-Benz dealers throughout its life; last service performed just 172 miles ago
Desirable panoramic glass vario roof, among the most sought-after R230 SL55 AMG options
Retail price (with options) when new: $126,380 (or € 205,465.-- without options in the Netherlands)
Desirable glass sunroof and heated and ventilated AMG seats options ($11,515 in additional options installed)
Significant mechanical overhaul between 2022 and 2023 including transmission replacement, rear struts, engine mounts, and front brakes
Accompanied by its window sticker and Mercedes-Benz datacard
USA title and Dutch Import documentation
EU customs duties and VAT have been paid
Seller can assist with worldwide transport and shipping

The Appeal

The R230 SL55 AMG occupies a special place in the Mercedes-Benz performance pantheon. Boasting a hand-built, supercharged 5.5-litre V8 producing 493hp, it married formidable straight-line performance with the refinement expected of a flagship grand tourer. Today, the SL55 AMG is increasingly recognised as one of the great modern performance bargains, a car that could humble supercars costing twice as much when new, and one that continues to reward its keepers with a rewarding driving experience.

This particular example has been maintained exclusively by Mercedes-Benz of Pompano in Florida throughout its life. It is finished in Brilliant Silver Metallic over black/Anthracite leather and benefits from a thorough programme of mechanical renewal carried out by the Mercedes-Benz dealer between 2022 and 2023, as detailed in The Mechanics section below.

Now imported to the Netherlands with EU customs duties and VAT paid, this well-documented SL55 AMG presents an appealing opportunity for enthusiasts across Europe.

History and Paperwork

2004 model year, USA-market left-hand-drive example
One registered keeper from new
USA title and Dutch import documentation present
EU customs duties and VAT have been paid
Exclusively maintained by Mercedes-Benz of Pompano, Pompano Beach, Florida
Last serviced in May 2025 at 96,090 miles
Current odometer reading of 96,262 miles
Window sticker and Mercedes-Benz datacard included
Original MSRP of $126,380 when new
VIN: WDBSK74F54F073408
The seller can assist with worldwide transport and shipping

This vehicle is sold with its original US Title. Please note that it has not yet been road-registered or safety- inspected within the EU. As a US-market vehicle, it is offered without a European Certificate of Conformity (COC). Registration will likely require Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) or National Homologation, depending on your country. We recommend checking your local regulations prior to purchase.

Maintenance history over the last 5 years:

05/03/2025 – Mercedes-Benz of Pompano, Pompano Beach, FL – 96,090 miles

Vehicle serviced; maintenance inspection completed; battery/charging system checked; brakes checked; tyre condition and pressure checked.

05/21/2024 – Mercedes-Benz of Pompano, Pompano Beach, FL – 95,134 miles

Vehicle serviced; anti-theft/keyless remote battery replaced; battery/charging system checked; brakes checked; front wiper blades/refills replaced; oil and filter changed; safety inspection performed; tyre condition and pressure checked.

08/10/2023 – Mercedes-Benz of Pompano, Pompano Beach, FL – 94,142 miles

Vehicle serviced; maintenance inspection completed; battery/charging system checked; brakes checked; tyre condition and pressure checked.

07/25/2023 – Mercedes-Benz of Pompano, Pompano Beach, FL – 93,985 miles

Vehicle serviced; maintenance inspection completed; alignment checked; battery/charging system checked; brakes checked; electrical system checked; fuel filter replaced; rear struts/insert cartridges replaced; steering/suspension checked; tyre condition and pressure checked; wheels replaced.

02/17/2023 – Mercedes-Benz of Pompano, Pompano Beach, FL – 92,602 miles

Vehicle serviced; maintenance inspection completed; anti-theft/keyless remote battery replaced; battery/charging system checked; battery replaced; brakes checked; brake fluid flushed/changed; cabin air filter replaced/cleaned; front wiper blades/refills replaced; oil and filter changed; tyre condition and pressure checked.

10/28/2022 – Mercedes-Benz of Pompano, Pompano Beach, FL – 92,048 miles

Vehicle serviced; maintenance inspection completed; battery/charging system checked; battery replaced; brakes checked; front brake pads replaced; front brake rotors replaced; spark plugs replaced; tyre condition and pressure checked.

07/01/2022 – Mercedes-Benz of Pompano, Pompano Beach, FL – 91,638 miles

Vehicle serviced; transmission checked; transmission replaced.

05/10/2022 – Mercedes-Benz of Pompano, Pompano Beach, FL – 91,485 miles

Vehicle serviced; maintenance inspection completed; alignment checked; battery/charging system checked; brakes checked; brake fluid flushed/changed; brake lines replaced/repaired; brake system bled; engine mounts replaced; four-wheel alignment performed; interior cleaned; rear crankshaft oil seal replaced; rear struts/insert cartridges replaced; steering/suspension checked.

04/09/2022 – Mercedes-Benz of Pompano, Pompano Beach, FL – 91,424 miles

Vehicle serviced; maintenance inspection completed; battery/charging system checked; brakes checked; fuel pump module replaced; fuel pump replaced; interior cleaned; tyre condition and pressure checked.

02/28/2022 – Mercedes-Benz of Pompano, Pompano Beach, FL – 90,845 miles

Vehicle serviced; maintenance inspection completed; alignment checked; battery/charging system checked; brakes checked; four-wheel alignment performed; interior cleaned; right tie rod end replaced; steering/suspension checked; tyre condition and pressure checked.

03/26/2021 – Mercedes-Benz of Pompano, Pompano Beach, FL – Mileage not reported

Vehicle serviced; maintenance inspection completed; recommended maintenance performed; battery/charging system checked; engine electrical system checked; interior cleaned; vehicle washed/detailed.

The Condition

Finished in Brilliant Silver Metallic (code 744U) over black/Anthracite leather (code 281A)
Designo Alcantara anthracite roof liner (code Y83)
Burr walnut veneer interior trim (code 731)
Panoramic glass vario roof (code 415)
Heated multi-contour AMG seats
Bi-Xenon headlamps with active curve illumination
Keyless-Go, Parktronic, and Bose premium sound system
18-inch AMG monoblock alloy wheels with staggered fitment
AMG styling package including front spoiler, side skirts, and rear apron
Stainless-steel door sill trim with AMG insignia
Quad polished stainless-steel exhaust tips
Prospective bidders are encouraged to study the photographs carefully and arrange a viewing if possible

Extra options that come with this car (from factory):

Panoramic glass vario roof (code 415)
$2,500
Keyless-Go (code 889)
$1,100
Parktronic front and rear parking assist (code 220)
$1,050
Bi-Xenon headlamps with active curve illumination (code 614)
$1,050
Heated multi-contour AMG seats, left and right (codes 404, 405, incl. seat heating 873)
$2,195
CD changer (code 819)
$430
Premium sound system / Bose audio upgrade (code 810)
$1,190
Designo Alcantara anthracite roof liner (code Y83)
$1,100
Heated windshield washer system (code 875)
$180
Metallic paint – Brilliant Silver Metallic (code 744U)
$720
Wood trim – Burr walnut veneer (code 731)
$0 (standard no-charge trim selection)

Total cost of factory options when new (USA): $11,515

Window sticker

SAFETY

Illuminated emergency interior trunk release
Pop-up roll bar
Automatic slip control
Adjustable seat-mounted three-point front shoulder belts w/height adjustment & emergency tensioning retractors
Door mounted head & body side-impact airbags w/passenger occupancy sensor
Driver & front passenger dual-stage supplemental restraint system w/passenger occupancy sensor
Anti-lock brake system w/brake assist system

INTERIOR

Dual enclosed storage compartments beneath luggage shelf
Carpeted shelf behind seats w/retractable luggage straps
Pneumatic trunk closing assist
Leather-trimmed shift knob
Dual reading lamps
Entrance lamps in doors
Courtesy lamps w/fade out time
Automatic low-intensity environmental comfort lighting: center console, door handles, footwells
Alcantara visors w/dual illuminated vanity mirrors
Auto-dimming rearview mirror w/memory
Enclosed door pockets
Illuminated/climate controlled glove-box
Fiber-optic AM/FM stereo/weatherband radio w/CD-player/CD-changer-inc: eight-speaker Bose sound system w/4" x 6" woofer & Bose AudioPilot
Rear window defroster w/auto-shutoff based on time/driving speed/exterior temp
Automatic dual-zone climate control-inc: dust/pollen filters, sun/smog sensors, tunnel mode w/one touch closing of all windows, REST mode w/engine heat recirculation feature for cabin ventilation, seat-belt sensors
Anti-theft alarm system w/tow-away protection
In-dash CD-ROM navigation system
Tele Aid global positioning system satellite system w/concierge service
Integrated three-button universal garage door controller
SmartKey infrared remote-inc: opening trunk, opening/closing windows, panic alarm, fuel filler door, lock/unlock all doors or drivers, raising/lowering hardtop
SmartKey system-inc: remote central locking system, anti-theft engine immobilizer, driver-programmable user-recognition features, drive away automatic locking
Cruise control
Power door locks w/central locking system
Power windows w/one-touch express up/down for all windows
Audible reminders-inc: release parking brake, headlights on, remove key from ignition
Warning lights/messages-inc: open door, exterior lamp failure, low fuel/engine oil/coolant/washer fluid
Dual multifunction displays in speedometer/tachometer faces-inc: trip computer, exterior temp gauge, flexible Service System, oil level check, digital speedometer, reminder/malfunction messages, driver-programmable settings, cruise control
COMAND cockpit management/data system-inc: navigation system, AM/FM stereo/weatherband radio, in-dash single CD-player/CD-ROM, CD-changer controls, five-inch colour LCD in-dash screen
Electronic analog speedometer, tachometer, fuel level/coolant temp gauges
Driver-programmable easy-exit feature
Four-way power tilt/telescoping steering column w/memory
AMG leather-trimmed sport steering wheel-inc: raised thumbgrips, fingertip shift controls, audio/multifunction display controls
Front passenger footwell parcel net
Stainless-steel door sill trim w/AMG insignia
Velour carpeting & AMG floor mats
Dual retractable cup holders
Center console w/illuminated climate controlled storage, armrest lid
Aluminum trim on console & doors
Easy-access courtesy feature w/obstruction sensor
Hand-fitted AMG-designed perforated leather seating w/premium leather dash, console, doors, armrests, roll bar, rear cabin panels
Dynamic multicontour sport seats w/pneumatic adjustable side bolsters/shoulder supports/triple lumbar support, massage feature
12-way power heated sport seats w/three-position memory, pneumatically adjustable lumbar support

EXTERIOR

Dual aero-blade windshield wipers w/infrared rain sensor, heated washer system
Dual heated power mirrors-inc: memory, auto-dimming driver mirror, RH mirror reverse tilt down
Programmable daytime running lamps
Red/smoke-colour rear lamp covers
Single rear fog lamp
Halogen front fog lamps
Touch turn signals
Xenon high intensity discharge low-beam headlamps-inc: polycarbonate lenses, automatic level control, halogen high-beams, heated headlamp washers, light-sensing auto-on headlamps, automatic lamp substitution
Titanium grey grille w/ribs
AMG sculpted front air dam w/mesh air intakes, side skirts & rear apron w/mesh air diffuser
Attachable mesh wind deflector
Electrohydraulic retractable aluminum hardtop

MECHANICAL

Quad polished stainless-steel exhaust tips
Sensotronic brake control-inc: soft stop, automatic brake drying, predictive brake priming
Anti-lock brake system w/brake assist system
Four-piston AMG perforated/internally ventilated rear disc brakes
Eight-piston AMG perforated/internally ventilated front disc brakes
Rack & pinion vehicle-speed-sensitive power steering
18" x 9.5" AMG ultrathin-spoke monoblock alloy rear wheels
18" x 8.5" AMG ultrathin-spoke monoblock alloy front wheels
Tyrefit puncture sealant & portable electric air compressor
P285/35YR18 high-performance rear tyres
P255/40YR18 high-performance front tyres
AMG enhanced Active Body Control-inc: coil spring & electronically controlled hydraulic cylinder w/shock absorber at each wheel, sports mode, automatic 4-wheel level control, driver-selectable ride-height control, automatic speed-sensitive lowering
Independent four-link front/five-arm multilink rear suspension
Rear wheel drive
Electronic Stability Program
Automatic slip control
Five-speed automatic AMG driver-adaptive transmission-inc: touch shift, optimum gear programming, comfort mode, AMG SpeedShift, fingertip manual mode
5.5L SOHC SMPI AMG supercharged 24-valve V8 engine

Mercedes-Benz datacard information:

Interior LEATHER - BLACK/ANTHRACITE (281A)

Paint 1 BRILLIANT SILVER METALLIC (744U)

Code Description

044 AMG BRAKE SYSTEM CHANGEOVER

212B OP. INSTRUCT. AND MAINT. BOOKLET-ENGL. FOR USA/CAN

220 PARKTRONIC SYSTEM (PTS)

221B SIGN COOLANT/REFUELING - ENGLISH

232 GARAGE DOOR OPENER WITH 284 - 390 MHZ FREQUENCY

264 LICENSE PLATE ATTACHMENT AMERICA

280A LEATHER AMG

281A LEATHER - BLACK/ANTHRACITE

349 PREP. FOR EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM

352 COMAND

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

475 TYRE PRESSURE CONTROL

487 ABC SUSPENSION (ACTIVE BODY CONTROL)

494 U.S. VERSION

524 PAINTWORK - PRESERVATION

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 LITERS OF FUEL AND MODE OF PACKING VE I

673 HIGH-CAPACITY BATTERY

731 TRIM PIECES - WOOD BURRED WALNUT VENEER

744U BRILLIANT SILVER METALLIC

763 RADIO REMOTE CONTROL WITH PANIC SWITCH (315 MHZ)

772 AMG STYLING PACKAGE-FRONT SPOILER, SIDE SKIRT

796 AMG MULTI-SPOKE WHEELS 18" WITH MIXED TYRES

7XXL NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA

804 YEAR OF MODIFICATION

810 PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM

819 CD CHANGER

873 SEAT HEATER FOR LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT SEATS

875 HEATED SCREEN WASH SYSTEM

889 KEYLESS - GO

986 DEVIATING VIN WITH MODEL YEAR

989 IDENTIFICATION LABEL UNDER WINDSHIELD

F230 SERIES PRODUCTION 230

GA AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

HA REAR AXLE

L LEFT-HAND STEERING

M001 ENGINES WITH SUPERCHARGER

M113 V8-GASOLINE ENGINE M113

M55 CAPACITY 5,5 LITRE

N65 CONTROL CODE BREMEN PLANT

N91 CONTROL CODE BREMEN PLANT

N99 CONTROL CODE BREMEN PLANT

U44 LUGGAGE NET SET IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT (3-PIECE)

VL FRONT AXLE HALF, LEFT

VR FRONT AXLE HALF, RIGHT

Y83 DESIGNO ALCANTARA ANTHRACITE ROOF INTERIOR TRIM

The Mechanics

5.5-litre (5,439cc) supercharged SOHC 24-valve V8 producing 493hp
Five-speed automatic AMG driver-adaptive transmission with SpeedShift and manual mode
Rear-wheel drive with Electronic Stability Program and automatic slip control
AMG enhanced Active Body Control (ABC) suspension with driver-selectable ride-height control
Eight-piston AMG front and four-piston AMG rear perforated/ventilated disc brakes with Sensotronic brake control
Rear struts replaced in July 2023 at 93,985 miles (also replaced in May 2022)
Fuel filter replaced in July 2023
Front brake pads and rotors replaced in October 2022 at 92,048 miles
Spark plugs replaced in October 2022
Transmission replaced in July 2022 at 91,638 miles
Engine mounts replaced in May 2022 at 91,485 miles
Rear crankshaft oil seal replaced in May 2022
Brake lines replaced and brake fluid flushed in May 2022
Fuel pump and fuel pump module replaced in April 2022 at 91,424 miles

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