
£30,000 - £35,000
2004 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG F1 (R230)
United Kingdom • 8 Nov 2025 • Lot 232
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This R230 SL55 AMG is a UK-supplied, right-hand drive model with low mileage and a rare F1 Performance Package. It boasts a comprehensive service history and a high specification, making it a desirable modern classic.

Condition
7
Well-maintained, minor wear possible.
/ 10
Automatic
Transmission:
WDB2304742F090459
Chassis No:
Odometer:
43,200 miles
LJ54 NHX
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
The R230-generation Mercedes-Benz SL remains one of the most elegant and technically advanced models of its era, a car that combined timeless design with formidable performance.
At the very top of the range sat the SL55 AMG, powered by a hand-built, supercharged 5.5-litre V8 producing some 493bhp.
It was a car capable of effortless long distance touring yet, with a turn of speed that placed it firmly in supercar territory. This particular car is further distinguished by the coveted and costly P030 F1 Performance Package, an £8,500 option when new.
This rare upgrade sharpened the suspension, braking and steering responses, bringing the SL55 even closer to the character of AMG’s motorsport projects.
Few were specified with the package, making this a highly desirable example of the breed. On offer here is an original UK-supplied, right-hand drive SL55 first registered on 1st October 2004 and finished in Obsidian Black with Anthracite Grey leather.
The V5C displays only one former reg...
Points of note
£15,680
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£29,120
Median Price (Since 2020)
£54,000
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Mar 02 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
43,098 miles
Registration Date
2004-10-01
MOT History
Passed
On Mar 03 2025 with 43,098 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On Dec 29 2023 with 43,034 miles
Passed
On Jan 20 2023 with 42,775 miles
Passed
On Dec 03 2021 with 41,439 miles
Passed
On Dec 17 2020 with 39,262 miles
Passed
On Jan 02 2020 with 38,749 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Passed
On Nov 22 2018 with 38,389 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed
On Nov 24 2017 with 37,493 miles
Passed
On Dec 05 2016 with 35,785 miles
Passed
On Nov 18 2015 with 32,795 miles
Passed
On Nov 07 2014 with 28,523 miles
Passed
On Oct 08 2013 with 26,554 miles
Passed
On Jul 29 2013 with 26,275 miles
Passed
On Nov 02 2012 with 25,407 miles
Passed
On Oct 03 2011 with 22,844 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- 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)
User Entered:
- wheel nut missing on the nearside rear
Passed
On Sep 30 2010 with 19,280 miles
Passed
On Oct 09 2009 with 17,236 miles
Passed
On Oct 11 2008 with 14,556 miles
Passed
On Oct 12 2007 with 12,621 miles



