Not Sold (Est: £13,000 - £15,000)
2002 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG Supercharged V8 performance, combined with everyday usability
United Kingdom • 7 Mar 2026 • Lot 127
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG is a well-maintained example with a strong service history, desirable color combination, and long MOT. While it has a few minor cosmetic imperfections and a cracked tail light, it offers supercharged V8 performance, everyday usability, and open-top luxury.
Condition
7
The car presents excellently overall, with a smart beige leather interior described as being in good condition, complementing the understated black exterior. However, there are a few stone chips and minor age-related marks externally, consistent with careful use. Also, the back right light is cracked, which requires minor reconditioning.
/ 10
Automatic
Transmission:
WDB2304742F035906
Chassis No:
Odometer:
68,339 miles
AJI 5400
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
An impressive example of the formidable SL55 AMG, finished in Metallic Black with Beige leather interior, a timeless and highly desirable combination that suits the car’s muscular yet understated presence.
Built by Mercedes-AMG and based on the R230-generation Mercedes-Benz SL-Class R230, the SL55 AMG combines luxury grand touring refinement with immense performance.
Its hand-assembled 5.4-litre supercharged V8 delivers effortless power, while the sophisticated ABC (Active Body Control) suspension system with Sport mode ensures remarkable composure.
Producing approximately 493 bhp and 516 lb-ft of torque in standard UK specification.
The engine’s defining characteristic is not merely its power output, but the immense torque available from low revs, delivered with the unmistakable whine of the supercharger under acceleration.
This car presents excellently overall, with the smart, beige leather interior described as being in good condition, complementing the understated black exteri...
Points of note
£4,945
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£19,257
Median Price (Since 2020)
£66,080
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Feb 28 2027
Latest MOT Mileage
68,222 miles
Registration Date
2002-12-09
MOT History
Passed
On Feb 05 2026 with 68,222 miles
Passed
On Feb 25 2025 with 67,589 miles
Passed
On Mar 01 2024 with 66,629 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed
On Feb 14 2023 with 66,050 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed
On Feb 07 2022 with 65,314 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed
On Feb 08 2021 with 64,671 miles
Passed
On Feb 06 2020 with 64,186 miles
Passed
On Feb 08 2019 with 63,338 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- o/side door mirror glass deteriorating
Failed
On Feb 08 2019 with 63,337 miles
There were 8 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- o/side door mirror glass deteriorating
Passed
On Feb 03 2018 with 62,528 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Passed
On Feb 04 2017 with 60,533 miles
Passed
On Feb 06 2016 with 57,769 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edge (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edge (3.5.1i)
Passed
On Feb 07 2015 with 55,588 miles
Passed
On Feb 01 2014 with 52,646 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- o/s/f tyre has a slight split on inner edge.
Passed
On Feb 09 2013 with 49,642 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Passed
On Feb 07 2012 with 48,514 miles
Passed
On Jan 14 2011 with 43,871 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- both rear tyres worn low on inner edges
Passed
On Jan 19 2010 with 42,107 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
User Entered:
- Nail in offside rear tyre
Passed
On Jan 07 2009 with 40,145 miles
Passed
On Jan 08 2008 with 35,267 miles
Passed
On Jan 05 2007 with 27,160 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
User Entered:
- Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
- Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Passed
On Dec 09 2005 with 18,818 miles
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