£15,000 - £18,000
2002 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG (R230)
United Kingdom • 9 Nov 2025 • Lot 838
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG has a 5.4-liter supercharged V8 engine, Designo Grey exterior, matching interior, panoramic roof, and refurbished AMG alloy wheels.
Showing 55,330 miles with a full service history, it has been garaged and kept on a trickle charger, with only a small tear in the wind deflector mesh.
Condition
7
Small tear, well-cared-for appearance.
/ 10
Automatic
Transmission:
WDB2304742F033962
Chassis No:
Odometer:
55,330 miles
KV52 AOG
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Introduced in 2002, the SL55 AMG was the flagship of the R230 range and one of the most powerful Mercedes-Benz models of its time, blending luxury with formidable performance.
This example presents in Designo Grey with a matching interior, glass panoramic roof, AMG alloy wheels recently refurbished, and a clean, well-cared-for overall appearance
Powered by AMG’s hand-built 5.4-litre supercharged V8 producing around 493bhp and 700Nm of torque, driving through a five-speed automatic transmission with semi-manual shift capability
Factory options include Keyless Go and the panoramic roof, while both the ABC suspension system and retractable hard-top operate exactly as intended
Showing 55,330 miles with a full service history and evidence of annual specialist servicing; always garaged and kept on a trickle charger under current ownership
Supplied with two keys and records of maintenance; the only noted imperfection being a small tear in the mesh of the rear wind deflector
A fine example of ...
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 Feb 27 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
55,231 miles
Registration Date
2002-11-22
MOT History
Passed
On Feb 28 2025 with 55,231 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Passed
On Oct 18 2023 with 54,614 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Passed
On Jul 07 2022 with 52,826 miles
Passed
On Jun 10 2022 with 52,785 miles
Passed
On May 26 2021 with 51,555 miles
Failed
On May 26 2021 with 51,555 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Passed
On Jun 26 2020 with 50,823 miles
Passed
On Oct 04 2019 with 50,532 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed
On Oct 09 2018 with 49,773 miles
Passed
On Oct 10 2017 with 48,484 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt track control arm. (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Oct 13 2016 with 47,533 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
Passed
On Oct 07 2015 with 46,740 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Passed
On Sep 29 2014 with 45,792 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed
On Oct 07 2013 with 44,492 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Passed
On Sep 26 2012 with 44,031 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Failed
On Sep 26 2012 with 44,031 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Passed
On Oct 05 2011 with 42,777 miles
Passed
On Oct 06 2010 with 41,088 miles
Passed
On Oct 15 2009 with 37,039 miles
Passed
On Sep 10 2008 with 31,384 miles
Passed
On Nov 22 2007 with 28,822 miles
Passed
On Nov 10 2006 with 22,101 miles
Failed
On Nov 08 2006 with 22,087 miles
There were 3 defects noted, with 2 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- (Dangerous) Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- (Dangerous) Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Passed
On Nov 15 2005 with 17,057 miles
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