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£17,152

2005 Mercedes-Benz (R230) SL55 AMG

Collecting Cars • UK • 4 Jun 2026

Market Position:

Mid-Market

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£17,152

2005 Mercedes-Benz (R230) SL55 AMG

UK • 4 Jun 2026

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG boasts a powerful supercharged V8 and desirable Obsidian Black over Alpaca Grey specification, with low mileage for its age.
It features a strong service history with regular maintenance by specialists and main dealers, and has had only three owners since new.

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Condition 

7

The car has a valid MOT with an advisory for worn brake discs, indicating minor maintenance is required. The service history is strong, suggesting good mechanical upkeep. The description does not mention any significant cosmetic damage, implying a 'Very Good' condition.

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69,700 miles

WDB2304742F107831

RHD

United Kingdom

Automatic

S55 PHJ

2005

Auction

£17,152

2005 Mercedes-Benz (R230) SL55 AMG

Collecting Cars • UK • 4 Jun 2026

Market Position:

Mid-Market

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Description

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Price Analysis vs Other (R230) SL 55 AMGs

£4,945

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£19,095

Median Price (Since 2020)

£66,080

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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Mid-Market

Compared to previous sales, the sale price placed this vehicle in the mid-market for the (R230) SL 55 AMG.

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Average Price

Compared to historical records, the sale price placed this vehicle squarely in the mid-market for the (R230) SL 55 AMG.

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Rare Sale

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Previous (R230) SL 55 AMG Sales

MOT Information

Valid

Expires on 16th Mar 2027

Latest MOT mileage:

69,441 miles

MOT History

Passed

On 17th Mar 2026, 69,441 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

Advisory:
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Passed

On 13th Mar 2025, 65,506 miles

There were 2 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))

Passed

On 7th Mar 2024, 64,718 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

Advisory:
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Passed

On 24th Feb 2023, 64,148 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

Advisory:
- Front Tyres starting to perish

MOT Mileage Trend

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