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£24,657

2005 Mercedes-Benz (R230) SL55 AMG - F1 Performance Package

Collecting Cars • UK • 12 Apr 2025

Market Position:

Lowest 30% of Past Sales

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£24,657

2005 Mercedes-Benz (R230) SL55 AMG - F1 Performance Package

UK • 12 Apr 2025

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG is a well-equipped, high-performance roadster featuring the F1 Performance Package. It has a supercharged V8 engine, several modifications, and a comprehensive service history, though it does have some cosmetic imperfections and wear.

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Condition 

6

The car has some cosmetic issues like stone chips, paint swirls, and leather shrinkage. However, it passed the most recent MOT test with no advisories and has a comprehensive service history, including a recent service in November 2023. The modifications indicate care and improvements, but the mentioned defects prevent a higher rating.

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66,239 miles

LK05 BKO

2005

Auction

Automatic

RHD

United Kingdom

£24,657

2005 Mercedes-Benz (R230) SL55 AMG - F1 Performance Package

Collecting Cars • UK • 12 Apr 2025

Market Position:

Lowest 30% of Past Sales

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Description

KEY FACTS This Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG is a potent and capable modern classic roadster, which boasts the desirable Formula One safety car-inspired Performance Package.

Under the bonnet sits a supercharged 5.4-litre V8, developing 493bhp and 516lb-ft of torque and sending it to the rear wheels via a five-speed automatic transmission with paddle shift, and a factory limited-slip differential.

First registered in July 2005, this example has been with the seller since 2021.

The odometer shows 66,239 miles from new.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES This SL55 AMG is fitted with the sought-after Formula One safety car-inspired Performance Package, which includes lightweight hollow-spoke 19-inch split-rim alloy wheels, a limited-slip differential, larger brake discs, uprated cooling, an SL65 AMG front bumper, and the speed limiter raised to 186mph instead of the usual 155mph.

This example is finished in the svelte shade of Obsidian Black, over a Grey leather-trimmed interior, punctuated by satin-sil...

Price Analysis vs Other (R230) SL 55 AMG F1s

£15,680

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£30,678

Median Price (Since 2020)

£54,000

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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Previous (R230) SL 55 AMG F1 Sales

MOT Information

Valid

Expires on 8th Jan 2027

Latest MOT mileage:

66,646 miles

MOT History

Passed

On 9th Jan 2026, 66,646 miles


Passed

On 30th Apr 2025, 66,471 miles


Passed

On 25th Jul 2024, 65,511 miles


Passed

On 9th Nov 2023, 65,100 miles


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