Highlights

USA title and Dutch Import documentation
All duties and VAT have been paid
Comes with window sticker ($120,770 original retail price) and Mercedes-Benz datacard
CLEAN CARFAX to confirm damage-free history and mileage
2 owner car with impressive full service history available (88 records including 57 recorded service entries)
Seller can assist with worldwide transport and shipping

The Appeal

The Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG represents the pinnacle of early 2000s German engineering, combining luxurious grand touring capabilities with powerful performance. This supercharged V8 convertible delivered 493 horsepower when new, making it one of the most powerful production cars of its era, while maintaining the refinement expected of a Mercedes-Benz flagship.

This 2004 example stands out for its documented history and impressive specification. Finished in Brilliant Silver Metallic with gray leather interior, it comes with both USA title and Dutch import documentation with all duties and VAT paid. The comprehensive service history with 88 records (including 57 service entries) demonstrates thorough maintenance throughout its life, and it's now ready to begin a new life in Europe.

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History and Paperwork

First registered in 2004 with only 2 former registered keepers
Sold with US title
Registration in Europe will be the responsibility of the buyer
Clean CARFAX report confirming damage-free history and verifying the 114,333 mile odometer reading
Comprehensive service history with 88 records including 57 documented service entries
Original window sticker showing $120,770 retail price when new
Mercedes-Benz datacard confirming factory specifications and options
USA title and Dutch import documentation included
All duties and VAT have been paid
Seller can assist with worldwide transport and shipping

Mercedes-Benz datacard information:

Interior LEATHER - GRAY (288A)
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
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
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
736 TRIM PIECES - ASH TREE WOOD BLACK (2A70)
763 RADIO REMOTE CONTROL WITH PANIC SWITCH (315 MHZ)
772 AMG STYLING PACKAGE-FRONT SPOILER, SIDE SKIRT
790 18" AMG SPOKED WHEELS WITH MIXED TIRES
7XXL NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA
804 YEAR OF MODIFICATION
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
N91 CONTROL CODE BREMEN PLANT
N99 CONTROL CODE BREMEN PLANT
U44 LUGGAGE NET SET IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT (3-PIECE)
Y85 DESIGNO ALCANTARA ALPACA GRAY ROOF INTERIOR TRIM

Safety

Illuminated emergency interior trunk release
Pop-up roll bar
Automatic slip control
Adjustable seat-mounted 3-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 airbag 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
Dual reading lamps
Beltline trim
Entrance lamps in doors
Courtesy lamps w/delayed fade
Automatic dual-zone climate control w/dust filter, humidity, dew point, sun, and pollutant sensors
Leather-trimmed shift knob
Auto-dimming rearview mirror w/compass
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors
Alcantara headliner
Harman/Kardon Logic7 digital surround sound system w/AM/FM/weatherband radio, 6-disc CD changer, cassette, 8-speaker Bose system w/two subwoofers
Fiber-optic CD-changer wiring pre-installation
DVD-capable COMAND cockpit management/data system w/AM/FM/weatherband radio, integrated CD player, Harman/Kardon Logic7 digital surround sound system w/Dolby digital 5.1
TeleAid global positioning system satellite system w/emergency calling
In-dash CD-ROM navigation system
Integrated 3-button universal garage door controller
SmartKey infrared-remote-inc: opening trunk, opening/closing windows, panic alarm, fuel filler door, locking/unlocking 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
Pwr door locks w/central locking system
Pwr windows w/1-touch express-up/down control
Audible reminders-inc: release parking brake, headlights on, remove key from ignition
Leather-trimmed sport steering wheel w/audio/multifunction display controls
Steering wheel-mounted AMG instrumentation display
Cruise control
AMG-designed instrument cluster w/AMG-race timer
Illuminated AMG door sill trim w/AMG insignia
Velour carpeting & AMG floor mats
Dual retractable cup holders
Center console w/illuminated climate control storage, armrest lid
Aluminum trim on console & doors
Easy-access courtesy feature w/obstruction sensor
Hand-fitted AMG-designed perforated leather seating w/reclining seatbacks, 12-way adjustable seat controls, dual lumbar supports, heated/cooled air conditioning, multicontour seatbacks w/adjustable side bolsters, pneumatic lumbar support, massage function
12-way heated sport seats w/3-position memory, pneumatically adjustable lumbar supports

Exterior

Dual aero-blade windshield wipers w/infrared rain sensor, heated washer system
Dual heated pwr mirrors-inc: memory, auto-dimming driver mirror, RH mirror reverse tilt down
Xenon high-intensity discharge low-beam headlamps w/automatic level control, automatic lamp substitution
Programmable daytime running lamps
Front fog lamps
Red rear fog lamp
Adjustable intermittent windshield wipers w/heated washer nozzles
Silver painted front grille
AMG-designed lower bodywork w/flared rocker panels, rear apron, mesh air intakes & mesh air outlets in front fenders
Removable mesh wind deflector
Electrohydraulic retractable aluminum hardtop

The Mechanics

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
4-piston AMG perforated/internally ventilated front disc brakes
2-piston AMG perforated/internally ventilated rear disc brakes
Rack & pinion vehicle-speed-sensitive pwr steering
18" x 8.5" AMG ultrathin-spoke monoblock alloy front wheels
18" x 9.5" AMG ultrathin-spoke monoblock alloy rear wheels
Tire pressure sealant & portable electric air compressor
P255/40ZR18 high-performance front tires
P285/35ZR18 high-performance rear tires
AMG enhanced Active Body Control-inc: coil spring, electronically controlled hydraulic cylinder w/shock absorber at each wheel, automatic 4-wheel level control, driver-selectable ride-height control, automatic speed-sensitive lowering
AMG-enhanced 4-link front/5-arm multilink rear suspension w/anti-lift
Rear wheel drive
Electronic Stability Program
Automatic slip control
5-speed automatic AMG driver-adaptive transmission-inc: touch shift, optimum gear programming, comfort mode, AMG SpeedShift, manual mode
5.5L SOHC SMPI AMG supercharged 24-valve V8 engine

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