Note: This car has been imported to the Netherlands from the USA. Check your local import rules to register it in your home country before bidding.
Highlights
USA import with all duties and VAT paid
Clean Carfax confirming full service history, damage-free past, and original mileage
Comes with original window sticker and Mercedes-Benz datacard
Desirable Premium I PKG package with $8,500 in additional factory options
Rare Capri Blue Metallic finish with Stone Nappa leather interior
The Appeal
Introduced for the new millennium, the R230-generation SL was the latest in Mercedes-Benz's long-lived roadster lineage, combining the elegance of a retractable aluminium hardtop with the muscular performance of a 5.5-litre V8. With its sophisticated Active Body Control suspension, luxurious appointments, and timeless styling, the SL550 offers a compelling blend of grand touring refinement and sporting capability that few convertibles can match.
This particular example is worthy of serious consideration for several reasons. Finished in the striking and rarely-seen Capri Blue Metallic over Stone Nappa leather, it presents a sophisticated colour combination that sets it apart from the usual silver and black examples. The specification is comprehensive, featuring the desirable Premium I PKG package, which includes active ventilated seats, Airscarf, multi-contour seats, power boot closer, and Keyless-Go, along with the Trim PKG adding wood and leather steering wheel and shift knob.
For European buyers, this USA import arrives with all the paperwork sorted: Dutch import documentation is present, and all duties and VAT have been paid. Now it's time for a new owner to register this lovely car in their country of choice. The car comes with a clean Carfax report that confirms a full service history, damage-free past, and original mileage of 113,299 miles. The vendor can also assist with worldwide transport and shipping, making this an accessible opportunity to acquire a well-specified and well-documented SL550.
Mercedes-benz Datacard:
Code Description
212b Op. Instruct. And Maint. Booklet-engl. For USA/Can 220 Parktronic System (Pts) 232 Garage Door Opener With 284 - 390 Mhz Frequency 242 Electrically Adjustable Right Driver Seat W Memory 249 Interior And Exterior Mirror,automatically dimming 264 License Plate Attachment America 267 Model Plate Deviating 284 Selector Lever, Wood 284b Airbag Label - English For Usa 285 Draft Stop (Fabric Design) 289 Leather Steering Wheel With Trim Insert 342b Instrument Cluster/hu Language - American 359 Teleaid USA 359u Tanzanite Blue Metallic Finish 383b Battery Label - English 401 Front Seat Climate Control 403 Airscarf System At Front 404 Multi-contour Seat, Front Left 405 Multi-contour Seat, Front Right 427 Automatic Transmission 7-speed 461 Instrument With Miles Ind. And English Legend 470 Semi-active Roll Stabilisation (Semi Ars) 487 Abc Suspension (Active Body Control) 494 U.S. Version 512 Comand Aps With Dvd Changer 518 Universal Communications Interface (UCI) 524 Vehicle Protective Cover (Full Body Cover) 536 Sirius Satellite Radio Complete System 581 Automatic Climate Control 615 Bi-xenon Headlicht W.actvie Curvelight Right-drive 619 Cornering Illumination 634 Deletion - First Aid Kit 636 Deletion - Warning Triangle 668 Product Prot. F Freight Packag. W Tie-down Hooks 669 Spare Wheel / Folding Wheel 673 High-capacity Battery 731 Trim Pieces - Wood Burred Walnut Veneer 763 Radio Remote Control With Panic Switch (315 Mhz) 772 Amg Styling Package-front Spoiler, Side Skirt 78t Steuercode Fuer Baulose 7xxl North And South America 800a Leather/nappa/semi-aniline 805a Leather/nappa/semi-aniline - Beige 809 AEJ 08/1 810 Premium Sound System 881 Remote Trunk Locking 887 Separate Trunk Lid Locking 889 Keyless - Go 986 Deviating Vin With Model Year 989 Identification Label Under Windshield 99v Speed- + Loadindex 95w+97w A22 New Converter Generation A24 Joint Flange, 4-arm 120 A49 Converter With 3 Friction Disks A52 R- Valve Body Assembly With Vgs 3 F230 Series Production 230 G904 Transmission Code Version 04 Ga Automatic Transmission Ha Rear Axle K15 Control Code For Service Interval 15000 Km L Left-hand Steering M273 V8-gasoline Engine M273 M55 Capacity 5,5 Litre N99 Control Code Bremen Plant R01 Summer Tires R32 18" Light Alloy Wheel 5-spoke Design Mixed Tires U12 Floor Mats - Velour U44 Luggage Net Set In Luggage Compartment (3-piece) U45 Baggage Belts U71 Dvd Player With Regional Code 1, USA Vl Front Axle Half, Left Vr Front Axle Half, RightSL550 2009 (14) - Copy.jpg2.14 MB
History and Paperwork
USA market car, production year 2009
Imported to the Netherlands/Europe with all duties and VAT paid
Clean Carfax report confirming full service history, damage-free past, and original mileage
Comes with USA title and Dutch import documentation
Original window sticker present showing retail price of $106,995
Mercedes-Benz datacard present
VIN: WDBSK71F09F150293
113,299 miles recorded
Vendor can assist with worldwide transport and shipping
Road registration in Europe is the responsibility of the buyer
Extra options that come with this car (from factory):
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