Photos provided by the vendor
Highlights
- A pleasure to live with: incorporating an automatic gearbox, panoramic folding hardtop and a raft of luxurious interior appointments
- Original book pack and two sets of keys included
- 415 horsepower 5.5-litre V8 engine
The Appeal
The SLK55 AMG is a fabulous package. With blistering performance neatly packaged into a compact and luxurious hardtop roadster. Resplendent in the handsome combination of red with a black interior, this 2012 example looks fantastic, and with that 5.5-litre v8 under the bonnet, you know it’ll have the performance to match.
Imported from the United Arab Emirates to the Netherlands, we’re informed that all taxes and import duties have been paid, although it is yet to be registered in Europe. Complete with Emirates papers and EU import documents, the next owner shall be able to initiate the registration process and enjoy this powerful SLK on the open road.
The History and Paperwork
- Original Middle East book pack
- Two sets of keys provided
- We’re informed that all taxes and import duties have been paid
- Complete with Emirates papers and EU import documents
- Yet to be registered in Europe
The Interior
- Black leather upholstery with contrasting white stitching
- Part leather, part flocked steering wheel
- Air-scarf heating
- Mercedes-Benz infotainment system
- Red seat belts which complement the exterior
- Analogue instrumentation
- Brushed aluminium interior trim
- Electrically adjustable heated seats with driver memory function
- Practical black carpeting
- Useful boot space - perfect for touring
The Exterior
- Presents well overall in an attractive colour scheme
- The vendor describes the paintwork as ‘mediocre’
- We note the front valance is a slightly different shade of red to the rest of the car
- Ten-spoke black alloy wheel with Pirelli tyres
- Hardtop folding roof with panoramic section
- AMG badging
The Mechanics
- 5-5-litre AMG V8 engine
- Seven-speed automatic gearbox
- Presents well under the bonnet
- 117,142 kilometres indicated on the odometer
Summary
The usable performance and fun open-top character of the SLK55 AMG really appeals to us and this 2012 example looks really fine. Once registered, it's sure to make its next owner very happy indeed.
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