Highlights

Low documented mileage of 51,217 miles
One of less than 300 sold in the UK
Full service history to June 2024
Long MOT to May 2025
Rare Lazulite Blue with two-tone interior
Well kept 355bhp supercharged convertible
ULEZ Compliant

The Appeal

Fettling by AMG put the icing on Mercedes-Benz’ particularly compelling R170 cake. Now, in addition to that clever coupe-to-convertible roof and RWD layout, came a supercharged 3.2L 355bhp engine that firmly took the fight to Porsche’s reigning Boxster.

The SLK32 was not just as quick as rivals from Munich and Stuttgart, but considerably rarer too. Less than 300 found UK homes, of which under 200 are road registered like this one. It is a particularly compelling example, finished in Lazulite Blue - a pleasing alternative to the more common silvers - and a two-tone interior. Both are well-preserved thanks to the car’s mere trio of keepers and surprisingly low mileage - for such a sporting car - of just 51,217 miles.

There is a full maintenance history showing regular servicing up to June this year. Since then the car has covered very few miles. With tidy condition, that viscerally quick V6 and MOT to May 2025, this Mercedes rarity is ready to enjoy.

The History and Paperwork

First registered 11th January 2002
Delivered by factory in November 2001
Three registered keepers
Current keeper since January 2022
Thick history file as shown in photos
Current V5C logbook
Vcheck Vehicle Report
Previous MOTs documenting mileage
Original purchase invoice from Mercedes-Benz of Eastbourne (Rossetts)
Original owners book pack of service booklet, manual, radio manual, dealer directory, Mercedes-Benz mobil booklet, 4 Life Card, radio code card & EEC Certificate of Conformity
Service and parts invoices
Tracker Information Pack including Certificate of Installation
MOT to 13th May 2025 with advisories to note
50,717 miles on MOT and now showing 51,217 miles in photographs

Service and MOT history:

11/01/2002 - 1st keeper Mrs G of Edenbridge, Kent
05/01/2004 – Service at 8,845 miles by Mercedes-Benz of Eastbourne (Invoice £248.70)
21/12/2004 – MOT at 13,300 miles
04/01/2006 – MOT at 16,742 miles
16/03/2006 – Service at 17,319 miles by Mercedes-Benz of Gatwick (Invoice £422.18)
03/01/2007 – MOT at 20,570 miles
02/01/2008 – MOT at 22,392 miles
06/06/2008 – Service at 22,998 miles by County Mercedes-Benz of Copthorne (Invoice £311.87)
05/01/2009 – MOT at 24,178 miles
04/01/2010 – MOT at 25,999 miles
08/06/2010 – Service at 26,807 miles by Car Care Centre of Oxted (Invoice £124.19)
04/01/2011 – MOT at 27,735 miles
03/01/2012 – New boot struts at 29,743 miles by Days Garage of Edenbridge (Invoice £143.47)
03/01/2012 – MOT at 29,743 miles
12/09/2012 – Service at 31,108 miles by Days Garage of Edenbridge
04/01/2013 – MOT at 31,656 miles
03/01/2014 – MOT at 33,814 miles
18/12/2014 – Service at 35,911 miles by Days Garage of Edenbridge
18/12/2014 – MOT at 35,910 miles
05/09/2015 - Owner Mr F of Groombridge, Kent
14/01/2016 – MOT at 39,306 miles
13/09/2016 – Service at 41,962 miles by Oxted Motors, Oxted (Invoice £302.88)
02/02/2017 – MOT at 42,505 miles
01/02/2018 – MOT at 45,106 miles
25/01/2019 – MOT at 46,739 miles
27/01/2020 – MOT at 48,108 miles
07/02/2020 – Service + new camshaft sensor at 48,108 miles by Oxted Motors, Oxted (Invoice £612.12)
04/02/2021 – MOT at 49,057 miles
10/05/2022 – MOT at 49,251 miles
13/07/2022 – New alternator + crankshaft damper at 49,400 miles by Oxted Motors (Invoice £1,502.10)
11/05/2023 – MOT at 49,656 miles
14/05/2024 – MOT at 50,717 miles
13/06/2024 – Service 50,717 miles by Lye Green Garage (Invoice £220.00)

The Condition

Attractive Lazulite Blue metallic (372U) paintwork in good condition for age
Some light marks and points to note to paintwork in photos
These include passenger door
Bodywork presents well with usual R170 check areas generally well presented
There are some points to note such as bubbling to nearside rear and front arch
17in ‘staggered’ AMG alloy wheels in good overall condition with some marks
These include scuffs to rims as shown in photos
Shod with quality Kumho tyres all round with plenty of tread shown in photos
Well appointed interior with two-tone AMG-embossed Alpaca Grey and black leather seats
Few signs of age or use across interior reflecting low owners and mileage
The driver’s seat is well presented with only very light wear to driver’s bolster
Birds Eye Maple veneers in good order with similarly well kept switchgear
There are few of the usual scuffs and marks that can affect R170 interior trim
The centre console area shows light marks beside driver’s seat as shown
Retains its factory stereo in working order
Specification includes heated front seats and wind break
Folding hard top works correctly with no issues reported
Advisories to note on current MOT

The Mechanics

M112 3,199cc V6 supercharged engine
355bhp delivering 0-60 mph in 5.2secs
SpeedShift 5G-TRONIC automatic gearbox with sequential functionality
AMG exhaust system with twin tailpipes
Well-maintained car with details documented above
Last serviced in June 2024 with only 500 miles covered since
No reported running or driving issues

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