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Est: £12,000 - £15,000

2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG (R171)

Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 15 Nov 2026

Market Position:

Lowest 20% of Past Sales

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Est: £12,000 - £15,000

2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG (R171)

UK • 15 Nov 2026 • Lot 329

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

A well-maintained Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG roadster with a powerful 5.4L V8 engine, finished in Obsidian Black. Low mileage and recent servicing suggest an excellent condition example, ideal for open-top performance motoring.

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Condition 

8

Car dry stored, private collection, recent maintenance

/ 10

10,000 miles

WDB1714732F072201

LHD

United Kingdom

Automatic

M666 KEW

2005

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Est: £12,000 - £15,000

2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG (R171)

Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 15 Nov 2026

Market Position:

Lowest 20% of Past Sales

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Description

Registered in 2005, it has been in our vendor's ownership since 2017, during which time it has been dry stored, forming part of his private Collection and covering fewer than 10,000 miles

Powered by AMG's naturally-aspirated 5.4-litre V8, developing 355bhp and driving the rear wheels through a seven-speed automatic transmission with steering wheel-mounted shift buttons

Finished in Obsidian Black with a black Nappa leather interior complemented by dark wood trim Generously specified with Xenon headlights, satellite navigation, electrically adjustable heated memory seats, 18-inch graphite grey multi-spoke alloy wheels and a rear spoiler Recent maintenance, undertaken within the last 12 to 18 months, has included replacement of the power steering pump, fuel pump and crankshaft sensor

Accompanied by its original handbooks, a selection of maintenance invoices and previous MOT Certificates A compact roadster with a decidedly big heart, the SLK 55 AMG packs a glorious naturally-aspirated V...

Price Analysis vs Other (R171) SLK 55 AMGs

£7,250

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£18,108

Median Price (Since 2020)

£42,725

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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Previous (R171) SLK 55 AMG Sales

MOT Information

Valid

Expires on 8th Apr 2027

Latest MOT mileage:

83,476 miles

MOT History

Passed

On 9th Apr 2026, 83,476 miles


Passed

On 3rd Mar 2025, 82,783 miles


Passed

On 8th Mar 2023, 78,025 miles


Passed

On 11th Mar 2022, 77,492 miles

There were 3 defects noted.

Advisory:
- 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))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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The Forge, Harwoods House, Banbury Rd, Ashorne, Leamington Spa

Based near Warwick, Warwickshire, Iconic Auctioneers conducts physical collector car and motorcycle auctions at automotive events across the UK, including Silverstone Festival and the NEC Classic Motor Show.

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