£8,000 - £10,000
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG (R230)
United Kingdom • 9 Nov 2025 • Lot 712
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a fifth-generation Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG, finished in Brilliant Silver with charcoal grey leather. It boasts a supercharged 5.5-liter V8, a 5-speed automatic transmission, and desirable options like heated/cooled seats and navigation; values are appreciating.
Condition
7
Well-maintained, minor reconditioning required.
/ 10
Automatic
Transmission:
WDB2304742F050902
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
KY03 UTW
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
A fine example of the fifth generation of the legendary SL series of lightweight two-door convertibles
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
In April 2003, this example cost its first owner £90,700 with over £2,500 of optional equipment
Powered by a supercharged version of the 5.5-litre V8 producing 493bhp, capable of 0-62mph in 4.7 seconds and a top speed of 155mph (governed)
The cars were fitted with an uprated 5-speed automatic featuring AMG's 'Speedshift', uprated seats, revised trim, and a set of striking, multi-spoke AMG alloys
Finished in Brilliant Silver Metallic over charcoal grey Nappa leather
Features include satellite navigation, heated and cooled seats, wind deflector, Parktronic, Linguatronic mobile phone integration, and a Nokia phone kit
Supplied with original handbooks and service book along with numerous invoices, showing the last service in May 2025
SL55s reached the bott...
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 Dec 01 2025
Latest MOT Mileage
103,548 miles
Registration Date
2003-04-30
MOT History
Passed
On Dec 02 2024 with 103,548 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Failed
On Nov 28 2024 with 103,548 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Major:
- Stop lamp(s) missing centre stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Advisory:
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Passed
On Jul 31 2023 with 101,072 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed
On Aug 17 2022 with 98,389 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Passed
On Jun 01 2021 with 93,480 miles
Passed
On Jun 11 2020 with 86,795 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Failed
On Jun 03 2020 with 86,795 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Eml on
Passed
On Feb 26 2020 with 86,669 miles
Passed
On Feb 15 2019 with 86,590 miles
Passed
On Feb 14 2018 with 83,511 miles
Passed
On Feb 21 2017 with 79,264 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
Passed
On Oct 29 2015 with 73,184 miles
Passed
On Oct 21 2014 with 65,903 miles
Passed
On Oct 30 2013 with 58,620 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Oct 12 2012 with 51,875 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Oct 28 2011 with 45,994 miles
Passed
On Jul 20 2010 with 39,155 miles
Passed
On Aug 04 2009 with 37,095 miles
Passed
On Jul 10 2008 with 34,862 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Passed
On May 17 2007 with 28,010 miles
Passed
On May 16 2006 with 21,007 miles
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