£12,375 (Est: £14,000 - £18,000)
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG (R230)
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 30 Aug 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
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£12,375 (Est: £14,000 - £18,000)
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG (R230)
UK • 30 Aug 2026 • Lot 792
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG boasts a supercharged V8 engine and a recent suspension refurbishment, offering impressive performance and usability. Finished in Brilliant Silver with a striking red interior and showing 81,500 miles, it's presented as a sound, well-cared-for example with age-appropriate wear.
Condition
7
The car is described as an 'honest and usable example rather than a showpiece, with some age-appropriate wear consistent with its mileage, but remains fundamentally sound and well cared for.' This aligns with the 'Very Good' rating, indicating slight wear visible and requiring minor reconditioning, but not significant damage.
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81,500 miles
WDB2304742F023585
RHD
United Kingdom
Automatic
LM02 ZTJ
2003
Auction
£12,375 (Est: £14,000 - £18,000)
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG (R230)
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 30 Aug 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
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Description
The R230-generation SL combined Mercedes-Benz's flagship grand touring credentials with advanced engineering, most notably its fully retractable hardtop roof and sophisticated chassis The SL55 AMG arrived shortly after the R230's introduction, powered by AMG's hand-assembled 5.4-litre supercharged V8 producing approximately 493bhp and 520lb/ft, coupled to a five-speed automatic AMG Speedshift transmission With 0-60mph in under five seconds, the SL55 offered genuine early-2000s supercar performance while retaining the refinement and comfort expected of a Mercedes-Benz flagship This example is finished in Brilliant Silver Metallic over Exclusive Red leather, with the matching red interior providing a particularly striking combination Showing 81,500 miles from new, the car is accompanied by a good service history file, original book packs and supporting documentation Recent attention has been given to the ABC suspension system, with the system refreshed and known issues addressed to ensur...
Price Analysis vs Other (R230) SL 55 AMGs
£4,945
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£19,095
Median Price (Since 2020)
£66,080
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous (R230) SL 55 AMG Sales
MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 12th May 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
81,457 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 13th May 2026, 81,457 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated foremost arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Passed
On 6th May 2025, 81,443 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Failed
On 3rd Apr 2025, 81,435 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Minor:
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Passed
On 8th Jun 2021, 81,400 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
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