Mercedes Benz R230 SL55 AMG (2003)
Mercedes-Benz R230 SL55 AMG (2003), very well maintained original condition, second owner, only 58,786 km, full service history
Overview
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Start sellingMercedes Benz R230 SL55 AMG (2003)
A Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG (R230) from 2003 in silver with a black leather interior is for sale.
Highlights:
- Classic color combination
- A collector's item in second-hand condition – the car has been with its current owner for 11 years, who was a Mercedes employee for 14 years. The first owner was his supervisor.
- Only 58,786 km, fully traceable through the service history
- The car has always been meticulously maintained and is in very good condition
- The extensive equipment is fully functional, with no defects or malfunctions
- Original condition, no repainting
- TÜV valid until 05/2027
General information about the vehicle
- Year of manufacture: 2003
- First registration: Germany
- Number of previous owners: 2 (both were Mercedes employees)
- Location: 33161 Hövelhof, Germany
- Accident-free
- Registered
- Ready to drive
- TÜV until 05/2027
Model history
The SL 55 AMG from the R230 series is a classic German roadster with the legendary AMG supercharged V8 engine. As the top AMG model in this series, it combines luxurious comfort, sporty handling, and impressive power. The series was built from 2002 to 2008 and still enjoys cult status today.
Facts
Exterior & interior:
- Exterior color: Silver
- No repainting: completely in original condition
- Interior: Black full leather interior, very good condition with only a few minor signs of wear
Engine and transmission:
- 5.4-litre V8 supercharged engine with 500 hp
- Automatic transmission
- Last service: May 2024
Mileage
- Mileage: 58,786 km
- Verifiable through service history
Documentation
- German vehicle documents
- Service documentation
- Checkbook available, only a small gap in time, but no gap in mileage
Tires, brakes, body & underbody:
- Tires: new tires at the rear, approx. 50% tread at the front
- Brakes: front approx. 95%, rear approx. 80%
- Body: very good condition (almost like new, only a few minor signs of wear)
- Underbody: very good condition with no rust
- Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insights into the condition of the vehicle
Known defects
- A few small stone chips in the front area
- Command system control buttons slightly sticky
- Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insights into the condition of the vehicle
Summary
This Mercedes-Benz SL 55 AMG is a collector's item: it presents itself as an extremely clean, well-maintained and original roadster with a maintenance-intensive history, clearly traceable mileage and TÜV until May 2027. It has always been in the hands of enthusiasts – the first and second owners were both Mercedes employees who worked together for many years. This explains the exceptionally good condition of this modern classic. Ideal for enthusiasts of the AMG legend with a supercharged V8 who value condition and provenance.
Vehicle videos
Kickdown check
- Kickdown photographer was on site
- Video of the vehicle available
- Main inspection
- Milage trackable
- Current service performed
- Low milage
Comments of this past auction
Technik: Als Besonderheit verfügt der R 230 serienmäßig (SL 350 optional) über die aktive Federung Active Body Control (ABC). Beim ABC-Fahrwerk, das auf einer Stahlfederung beruht, werden auf Basis von Sensorsignalen und mit Hilfe spezieller Hydraulikzylinder an den Achsen Wank- und Nickbewegungen der Karosserie beim Anfahren, bei Kurvenfahrt (Wankstabilisierung) und beim Bremsen fast vollständig kompensiert. Das ABC-Fahrwerk wurde mit der S-Klasse (W 220) als Option zur Airmatik eingeführt und war in der CL-Klasse (C 215) bereits Serie. Der Mercedes R 230 hat ein klappbares Hartdach (Variodach) aus Aluminium, das sich bei Bedarf samt gläserner Heckscheibe elektrohydraulisch in den Kofferraum einfahren lässt. Gegen Aufpreis war es auch mit einem Glaseinsatz erhältlich. Bis Ende 2009 wurden rund 150.000 SL des R 230 an Kunden ausgeliefert. Bereits im November 2011 war der R 230 nicht mehr bestellbar, am 30. November lief dann der letzte R 230, ein SL 350, vom Band, womit insgesamt 169.434 Einheiten produziert worden sind. Im März 2012 erschien der intern R 231 genannte Nachfolger. Mit etwas mehr als zehn Jahren Produktionszeit ist der R 230 eines der am längsten produzierten Fahrzeuge seiner Zeit. LG Tom