Highlights

Popular Iridium Silver metallic with grey leather
Low mileage of under 76,000 miles
Full service history to November 2024 and 75,166 miles
Factory standard 490 bhp super GT
MOT valid until April 2026 with no advisories
Everything works correctly even the a/c blowing ice cold
Private 'R230' plate included

The Appeal

With close to 500 bhp running through the rear wheels from its 5.4L V8, the SL55 may look like sleek GT, but it has the heart of a supercar. This example is the one you want to find: low mileage, full service history and clearly cossetted by its few keepers.

Classically finished in Iridium Silver it is a car we know well at Car & Classic having sold it to the current keeper. He always wanted one and now, having scratched the itch is reluctantly letting it go. He has kept the servicing and maintenance up to date, completing an ‘A’ service in November 2024 less than 700 miles ago. He has also fitted two new tyres within the last 120 miles.

In full working order, including the ABC suspension system, it is ready to enjoy this summer. With the choice of hard top and soft top and the a/c reported to run ice cold, that feels guaranteed. It comes to market with the added reassurance of a lengthy, advisory-free MOT to April 2026. The distinctive ‘R230’ private plate is included.

The vendor says:

This is by far the best car I’ve ever owned. Ive always wanted one and to say I’m very impressed is an understatement. It’s got everything, stunning classic look’s, a fantastic electric roof which is a work of art to watch, incredible performance and the lovely V8 rumble, what’s not to love? She gets admiration wherever she goes!

History and Paperwork

First registered 16th March 2006
Five registered keepers from new
Vendor acquired the car in April 2024
Factory built in October 2005
All handbooks and in good order
Old MOTs provided to verify mileage
Cost £98,000 when new
We are told the car has never been involved in an accident
Comprehensive service history with stamped book
‘A’ service completed in November 2024 at 75,166 miles
New front tyres fitted 120 miles ago
Maintenance and servicing work by main dealers and local specialists
Various invoices documenting servicing and other repairs in photographs
ABC fault corrected February 9, 2023
MOT valid until 26th April 2026 with no advisories
Private registration number included in the sale
Two functional remote locking keys provided
Locking wheel nut included

Service history:

17/10/06 - 11,284 miles
01/10/08 - 22,133 miles
10/06/10 - 34,379 miles
18/10/11 - 40,114 miles
24/04/14 - 47,439 miles
18/10/17 - 56,928 miles
12/06/20 - 63,756 miles
21/07/22 - 68,204 miles
28/11/24 - 75,166 miles

Notable recent maintenance:

06/06/18 - ABC suspension repairs and brake discs and pads
09/04/19 - differential repairs and suspension attention
29/04/22 - new battery
11/08/22 - maintenance to ABC suspension system
09/02/23 - repairs to suspension and minor rectifications

Mercedes-Benz Datacard:

Fin Wdb2304742f114654
Model Sl 55 Amg
Engine 113992 60 048608
Transmission 722643 06 257463
Order Number 0 5 537 33965
Order Location Great Britain And Northern Ireland
Production Number 3364787
Interior Leather - Grey/Anthracite (281a)
Paint 1 Iridium Silver - Metallic Finish (775u)
Release Date 2005-10-11
Delivery Date 2005-10-11

Code Description
205b Owners Manual And Service Record - English
221b Sign Coolant/Refueling - English
250b Mobilo Life/Europe Service Package
280a Leather Amg
283b Airbaglable - English
404 Multi-Contour Seat, Front Left
405 Multi-Contour Seat, Front Right
423 5-Speed Automatic Transmission
461 Instrument With Miles Ind. And English Legend
487 Abc Suspension (Active Body Control)
500 Electric Folding Outside Mirror
527 Comand Dvd Aps With Navigation
581 Automatic Climate Control
5xxl Europe
618 Bi-Xenon Headlamps For Left-Hand Traffic
666 Product Prot.F.Transport Veh. W/O Tie-Down Hooks
673 High-Capacity Battery
772 Amg Styling Package-Front Spoiler, Side Skirt
796 Amg Multi-Spoke Wheels 18" With Mixed Tires
806 Year Of Modification
810 Premium Sound System
819 Cd Changer
873 Seat Heater For Left And Right Front Seats
875 Heated Screen Wash System
882 Sensor System And Antitheft Alarm System
983 Coc Paper Euro 4 Technology W/O Reg. Cert. Part Ii
989 Identification Label Under Windshield
H70 Trim Pieces - "Amg" Aluminum
K11 Adaptive Stop Light Flashing
M001 Engines With Supercharger
M113 V8-Gasoline Engine M113
M55 Capacity 5,5 Litre
N99 Control Code Bremen Plant
Nq7 Control Code Bremen Plant
Ns1 Control Code Bremen Plant
U72 Dvd Player With Regional Code 2, Europe, Japan

The Condition

Popular Iridium Silver (775U) paintwork in good order
18in multi-spoke AMG alloy wheels are presentable
4 matching Continental tyres all round
No structural advisories on current MOT
Hard top folding roof which works correctly
We are told that all the electrics and other functions work correctly
High specification interior with grey anthracite AMG seats showing little wear
Burr walnut veneer trim provides a neat contrast to the charcoal trim
Switchgear presents well and leather lower dash is in good order
Underside well kept with no structural advisories on last MOT
Exterior lights in good order with clear lenses and no visible misting
Retains its AMG floor mats in good unworn condition
Vendor reports that the a/c blows cold
High specification with highlights detailed below

Factory specification includes:

Premium sound with Bose speakers and CD multichanger
Climate control
Bi-Xenon headlights
COMAND system with TV tuner
AMG seats with electric operation and memory, massage & heating functions
Alcantara trim to dashboard dials
Leather dashboard
Wind break
Heated screen washers
Satellite navigation

The Mechanics

5,439cc M113 supercharged 490bhp V8 engine
5spd 5G-TRONIC automatic gearbox with sequential shift options
ABC suspension system with recent maintenance and servicing
Comprehensive maintenance and service history
Recent service in November 2024 with less than 700 since completed
We are told that the ABC suspension system works correctly
No advisories on current MOT

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