£252.3k
2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster
Historics • UK • 24 Nov 2018
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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£252,250
2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster
UK • 24 Nov 2018 • Lot 262
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is presented in unmarked condition, boasting a classic silver exterior with a black hood and red/black trim. Originally a U.S.-specification model, it was imported to the UK and converted to EU specifications, with EU taxes paid. It will be serviced by Mercedes-Benz Brooklands prior to sale.
Condition
9
The car is described as being in absolutely unmarked condition, indicating a high level of preservation. It has been maintained by Mercedes-Benz Brooklands, suggesting meticulous care. While the car has not yet had its scheduled service due to time constraints, the vendor has stated that upon a successful sale the car will be serviced for the new owner by Mercedes-Benz Brooklands.
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9,688 miles
WDDAK76F88M001488
LHD
United Kingdom
Automatic
J2 NXD
2008
Auction
£252.3k
2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster
Historics • UK • 24 Nov 2018
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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Description
The SLR McLaren, introduced in November 2003, was Mercedes-Benz's foray into the world of the supercar, alongside such cars as the Porsche Carrera GT and the Ferrari Enzo.
It was developed in collaboration with the McLaren Technology Centre which, at the time, was partially owned by Mercedes-Benz.
While Ferrari and Porsche pursued creating the best all-out supercars that the world had ever seen, Mercedes-Benz and McLaren attempted to create a car that coupled the best aspects of supercars with that of grand tourers.
Engineers at Mercedes-Benz and McLaren took care to place the V8 as far back as possible in the chassis in order to improve the car's handling, giving the SLR near-perfect weight distribution.
The SLR's engine produces 617bhp at 6,500rpm, thanks to a Lysholm-type twin-screw supercharger.
A dash from 0-60mph took 3.8 seconds and the car leads to a quarter mile in just over 11 seconds with a top speed of 206mph.
Its AMG Speedshift R transmission provides three manual mo...
Price Analysis vs Other SLR McLaren Roadsters
£200,910
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£307,865
Median Price (Since 2020)
£758,750
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 26th Oct 2019
Latest MOT mileage:
9,688 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 27th Oct 2018, 9,688 miles
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