Highlights
- High performance 349bhp AMG-tuned Boxster S rival
- One of only 263 sold in UK of which just 160 survive
- Factory standard car in Obsidian Black with two-tone interior
- Same family ownership for 11 years
- Brand new MOT completed, runs until July 2026
- Well maintained with few miles since last service
The Appeal
You could be forgiven for being surprised by this R170. Such is its rarity - just 263 sold in the UK - that it is easily confused with the similarly-named SLK320. But, as aficionados know, we’re in very different territory here than a standard SLK.
The SLK32 AMG was Mercedes-Benz’s response to high-performance rivals like the Boxster S and BMW’s M Sport Z cars. With 349 bhp on tap from its supercharged 3.2l V6, 60mph arrived from standstill in under 5 secs and 150 mph was achievable. And yet all in a suitably restrained package that ensures these cars can always provide traffic light surprises. Just 160 are believed to remain on UK roads.
This car has been in the same family for 11 years. It is classically finished in Obsidian Black with a contrasting two-tone leather interior. Usefully factory standard and well maintained it looks far younger than its 23 years.
The service book shows 11 stamps to just under 90,000 miles - it is now on 93,500 miles - and the MOT runs to July 2026 (tyre advisories only).
Exceptionally rare and both exciting and understated, this is a tempting summer car.
The vendor says:
“You need to drive one and experience it to realise how potent they are. My late Father has owned this vehicle for the last 11 years, after a hunt for the best around, as I am sure you can appreciate these don’t come up for sale often. For a car which is 23 years old, the condition and paintwork is in extremely good condition as you can see from the photos.”
History and Paperwork
- First registered 10th January 2002
- Six registered keepers
- Vendor’s late father acquired the 11 years ago
- Re-registered with the previous keeper’s son in February 2025
- Fresh MOT completed, runs until July 2026
- Service book with 11 stamps to 89,384 miles in June 2020
- V5C in seller’s name
- Factory handbooks as shown
- 263 reportedly sold in UK with the vendor stating 160 remain
Mercedes-Benz Datacard:
- VIN Wdb1704662f257457
- Model SLK 32 AMG
- Engine 112960 60 005341
- Transmission 722641 03 331345
- Order Number 0 1 537 81544
- Order Location Great Britain
- Production Number 2757214
- Interior Leather Amg Anthracite/Magma Red (887a)
- Paint 1 Obsidian Black (197u)
- Release Date 2001-11-29
- Delivery Date 2001-11-30
- 249 Inside And Outside Mirror Automatic Dimming
- 423 5-Speed Automatic Transmission
- 441 Steering Column, Adjustable
- 461 Instrument With Miles Ind. And English Legend
- 551 Anti-Theft/Anti-Break-In Warning System
- 560 Electric. Adjustable Driver Seat L. And R.
- 580 Air Conditioner
- 600 Headlamps - Cleaning Equipment
- 617 Xenon Headlamps, Left-Hand Traffic
- 668 Packaging For Shipping Vehicles With Tie-Down Hook
- 673 High-Capacity Battery
- 732 Wood Version,Bird's Eye Maple Black/Anthracite
- 756 Radio Mb Audio 10 Cd With Vk/Rds
- 772 Amg Styling Package-Front Spoiler, Side Skirt
- 802 Aej 01/1/X
- 810 Sound System
- 833 Invalid/Great Britain,Additional Parts
- 873 Seat Heater For Left And Right Front Seats
- 875 Heated Screen Wash System
- 882 Interior Safeguard
- 984 Coc Doc., Deletion Of Vehicle Registration Doc.
- 989 Identification Label Under Windshield
The Condition
- Obsidian Black metallic paintwork (197U) in very good order for a 23-year-old vehicle
- Some light marks, road rash, panel edge chips and stone chips to note in photos
- Bodywork is straight and generally well kept for a car of this age
- Factory standard car with 17in five spoke, split spoke alloy wheels in good condition
- Alloys show light marks but remain very presentable
- Fitted with Continental tyres as shown
- Clever folding hard top in good working order with no issues
- Reported
- Two tone black and Magma Red (887A) leather interior with red stitching
- Seats in very good order with slight wear to usual high traffic areas such as driver’s bolster
- Interior feature Bird’s Eye Maple dark wood veneers which present well
- AMG over mats and white dials
- Aftermarket Sony Bluetooth stereo fitted
- Interior is well kept with some deterioration to trim as is usual for R170 models
- Specification includes Xenon headlights and heated seats
The Mechanics
- 3,199cc M112 supercharged 349bhp V6 engine
- 5spd 5G-TRONIC Speedshift automatic gearbox
- 0-60 mph in 5secs and 150 mph top speed
- Well maintained with 11 service stamps to 89,300 miles
- No reported running or driving issues
- New battery fitted in July 2025
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