
Est: £35,000 - £40,000
2004 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG (R230) Brabus K8 - 20,114 Miles
United Kingdom • 16 May 2026 • Lot 557
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a rare, UK-supplied 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG Brabus K8 with only 20,113 miles. It features a supercharged 5.4-liter V8 engine, Brabus modifications, and a recent service, making it a desirable collector car.

Condition
8
Excellent condition, well-maintained, minimal imperfections.
/ 10
Automatic
Transmission:
WDB2304742F039903
Chassis No:
Odometer:
20,113 miles
SW04 XBP
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Although Mercedes' iconic W113 SL ‘Pagoda’ was certainly pretty, it’s generally accepted that the fifth generation of the ‘Super Leicht’, the early R230 (2002-2007) was undoubtedly the best looking of all the iterations of the SL.
Painstakingly modelled on a state-of-the-art supercomputer which enabled the designers to analyse every curve and line, it looked utterly sensational with an air of barely contained aggression that gave it huge road presence.
Even today, stood alongside its successors, it’s the 2004/2005 SL500 that’s the most fluent and striking design.
With its balletic folding panoramic glass roof, award-winning cockpit, Active Body Control and turbine-smooth V8, it’s no wonder that it was a great success.
However, they were produced in commercial numbers, and there are always enthusiasts who would like something a little more exclusive and that market was catered for by Mercedes' Performance Division, AMG, who in 2003 introduced their SL55 AMG.
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Points of note
£4,945
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£19,252
Median Price (Since 2020)
£66,080
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Nov 04 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
20,085 miles
Registration Date
2004-05-01
MOT History
Passed
On Nov 05 2025 with 20,085 miles
Passed
On Nov 05 2024 with 20,027 miles
Passed
On Oct 17 2023 with 19,987 miles
Passed
On Sep 02 2022 with 18,099 miles
Passed
On Sep 03 2021 with 17,919 miles
Failed
On Sep 03 2021 with 17,918 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Major:
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Passed
On Sep 09 2020 with 17,730 miles
Passed
On Jul 16 2019 with 15,724 miles
Passed
On May 09 2018 with 15,162 miles
Passed
On May 03 2017 with 14,575 miles
Passed
On Apr 19 2016 with 11,950 miles
Passed
On Apr 30 2015 with 11,579 miles
Passed
On Apr 24 2014 with 10,626 miles
Passed
On Apr 03 2013 with 9,646 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- n/s/r tyre cracked on inside wall
Passed
On Apr 02 2012 with 8,973 miles
Passed
On Apr 06 2011 with 8,081 miles
Passed
On Apr 07 2010 with 7,028 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- Nail in nearside rear tyre
Passed
On Mar 20 2009 with 6,607 miles
Failed
On Mar 19 2009 with 6,607 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Passed
On Apr 08 2008 with 6,030 miles
Passed
On Apr 02 2007 with 5,157 miles


























