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2003 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG
United Kingdom • 29 Nov 2025 • Lot 60r
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG, owned by the vendor for 20 years, is in superb condition with virtually unmarked Tanzanite Blue coachwork and grey leather interior.
It features a powerful 5.5 litre V8 engine and comes with a recent MOT valid until August 2026.
Condition
7
Slight wear, minor reconditioning needed.
/ 10
[Transmission]
Transmission:
WDB2304742F049346
Chassis No:
Odometer:
36,794 miles
DA03 UDL
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Owned by the vendor for the last 20 years
Superb condition throughout
ULEZ compliant
The fifth generation of the legendary SL Series convertible sportscars was known as the R230.
It featured a fully retractable hardtop that was marketed as the Vario Roof, a first for the SL class although it had been available on the smaller SLK model since 1997.
The flagship models were built by AMG in the form of the SL55 and SL65, both highly tuned versions of the SL500 and SL600 respectively.
The SL55 was powered by a mighty supercharged version of the 5.5 litre, V8 which produced 493bhp and achieved 0-62 in 4.7 seconds and on to a top speed of 155mph (governed).
In theory, the SL55 could reach 190mph if the car was de-restricted but, for many, the acceleration and top speed is impressive enough in its standard form.
Originally registered on 3rd July 2003 this fabulous SL55 AMG has been owned by the vendor for the last 20 years.
He has looked after the car exceedingly well and as such it pres...
Points of note
£4,945
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£19,412
Median Price (Since 2020)
£66,080
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Aug 20 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
36,755 miles
Registration Date
2003-07-03
MOT History
Passed
On Aug 21 2025 with 36,755 miles
Passed
On Nov 11 2024 with 36,715 miles
Passed
On Nov 22 2023 with 35,756 miles
Passed
On Nov 17 2022 with 35,151 miles
Passed
On Nov 16 2021 with 34,720 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed
On Nov 16 2020 with 33,276 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))
Passed
On Nov 06 2019 with 32,412 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))
- Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed
On Nov 22 2018 with 31,438 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
- Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed
On Nov 15 2017 with 30,213 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)
- Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both front rear (2.5.B.1a)
Passed
On Nov 23 2016 with 28,989 miles
Passed
On Nov 18 2015 with 27,051 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Nov 12 2014 with 25,411 miles
Passed
On Nov 13 2013 with 23,567 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Passed
On Nov 27 2012 with 21,725 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Passed
On Nov 23 2011 with 19,861 miles
Passed
On Nov 17 2010 with 18,306 miles
Passed
On Nov 11 2009 with 15,964 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Nov 20 2008 with 14,128 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Nov 29 2007 with 12,033 miles
Passed
On Sep 07 2006 with 9,649 miles
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