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Est: £35,000 - £40,000

2004 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG (R230) Brabus K8 - 20,114 Miles

United Kingdom • 16 May 2026 • Lot 557

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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.

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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.

Seriously powerful and i...

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


MOT Mileage Trend

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