Highlights
- Comprehensive service history with 71 recorded service records and safety inspections
- Last service performed just 800 miles ago
- Clean Carfax confirming damage-free history
- Equipped with rare Designo Alcantara anthracite roof interior trim
- Seller can assist with worldwide transport and shipping
The Appeal
The Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG represents the very best of early 2000s German engineering, combining luxurious grand touring capabilities with supercharged V8 performance courtesy of legendary tuning house AMG.
This 2003 example stands out with its comprehensive documentation, clean history, and impressive specification. Finished in classic Black over black leather AMG interior, this R230 SL55 AMG comes with both USA title and European import documentation, with all duties and VAT already paid. The extensive service history with 71 recorded entries demonstrates meticulous maintenance throughout its life, with the most recent service completed just 800 miles ago.
This 2003 example stands out with its comprehensive documentation, clean history, and impressive specification. Finished in classic Black over black leather AMG interior, this R230 SL55 AMG comes with both USA title and European import documentation, with all duties and VAT already paid. The extensive service history with 71 recorded entries demonstrates meticulous maintenance throughout its life, with the most recent service completed just 800 miles ago.
History and Paperwork
- VIN: WDBSK74F73F054213
- Comes with USA Title and Dutch import documentation
- All duties and VAT have been paid
- Comprehensive Mercedes-Benz Datacard confirming factory specification and options
- Clean Carfax report confirming damage-free history and supporting the mileage: 87757 miles
- Impressive service history with 71 recorded service and inspection entries
- Most recent service performed just 800 miles ago
- Supplied with two keys
- Seller can assist with worldwide transport and shipping arrangements
- Road registration in Europe is the responsibility of the buyer
Mercedes-Benz Datacard:
- Code Description
- 212b Op. Instruct. And Maint. Booklet - England For Usa/can
- 221b Sign Coolant/refueling - English
- 232 Garage Door Opener With 284 - 390 Mhz Frequency
- 236b Without Customer Service - Station Index
- 280a Leather Amg
- 349 Preparation For Emergency Call System
- 352 Comand
- 404 Multi-contour Seat, Front Left
- 405 Multi-contour Seat, Front Right
- 423 5-speed Automatic Transmission
- 461 Instrument With Miles Indicator And English Legend
- 487 Abc Suspension (Active Body Control)
- 494 U.s. Version
- 524 Paintwork - Preservation
- 614 Bi-xenon Headlamps For Right-hand Traffic
- 634 Deletion - First Aid Kit
- 636 Deletion - Warning Triangle
- 668 Product Protection For Freight Packaging With Tie-down Hooks
- 673 High-capacity Battery
- 731 Trim Pieces - Wood Burled Walnut Veneer
- 772 Amg Styling Package - Front Spoiler, Side Skirt
- 790 18
The Condition
- Black (C040) exterior paintwork presents well
- Retractable hardtop reportedly operates as it should
- Black/Anthracite leather AMG interior (280A) appears in good condition
- Burred walnut veneer trim pieces throughout the cabin
- Equipped with Designo Alcantara anthracite roof interior trim
- 18-inch AMG spoked wheels with mixed tyres
- Features multi-contour seats for both driver and passenger
- Premium sound system with CD changer
- Fitted with Keyless-Go system for convenient access
- Heated seats for both driver and passenger
- Equipped with COMAND navigation system
The Mechanics
- 5.5-litre (5,439cc) supercharged V8 engine
- Five-speed automatic transmission
- Produces 493 horsepower in factory tune
- Matching numbers engine, the vendor tells us
- Active Body Control (ABC) suspension system
- Bi-Xenon headlamps
- Equipped with traction control and ABS
- Dual exhaust system with chromed exhaust tips
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