2002 MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 AMG

KEY FACTS

• A fantastic, highly specified example of the acclaimed drop-top German muscle car.
• Under the bonnet is the mighty 5.4-litre supercharged V8, producing 493bhp and 516lb-ft of torque, coupled to a five-speed automatic transmission with shift buttons on the steering wheel.
• This example boasts a comprehensive Mercedes-Benz main dealer and specialist service history.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• From the factory, this 2003 model year SL55 was fully equipped with climate control, radar-guided cruise control, heated and cooled massage seats, sat-nav system, TV, premium sound system and more.
• There are no noted modifications to the vehicle, which remains in its original condition.
• Included with the car is the stamped service history showing all dealer stamps apart from the aforementioned independent service, Mercedes-Benz book pack and manuals, V5 showing six former keepers and a raft of invoices and receipts.
• The vendor notes that there is only one key present, and the keyless start system is currently inoperable as the key card is not present. However, once the sale has completed and the V5 is in the new owner’s name (enabling them to order a replacement), the vendor will cover the cost of the replacement card and additional key.

Specification:

• 220 PARKTRONIC SYSTEM (PTS)
• 352 COMAND
• 401 SINGLE SEATS
• 404 MULTI-CONTOUR SEAT, FRONT LEFT
• 405 MULTI-CONTOUR SEAT, FRONT RIGHT
• 423 5-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
• 461 INSTRUMENT WITH MILES IND. AND ENGLISH LEGEND
• 487 ABC SUSPENSION (ACTIVE BODY CONTROL)
• 500 ELECTRIC FOLDING OUTSIDE MIRROR
• 524 PAINTWORK - PRESERVATION
• 5XXL EUROPE
• 618 BI-XENON HEADLAMPS FOR LEFT-HAND TRAFFIC
• 673 HIGH-CAPACITY BATTERY
• 772 AMG STYLING PACKAGE-FRONT SPOILER, SIDE SKIRT
• 803 CHANGE OF MODEL YEAR, THE LAST FIGURE SHOWING THE NEW MODEL YEAR 810 PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM
• 819 CD CHANGER
• 853 MIDLINE SOUND SYSTEM
• 860 TV-TUNER ANALOG
• 882 SENSOR SYSTEM AND ANTITHEFT ALARM SYSTEM
• 889 KEYLESS - GO

CONDITION

• There is no damage to the bodywork, nor is there any history of accident damage.
• The Obsidian Black paintwork is in generally excellent condition, with only minor stone chips, along with a blemish on the front nearside wing and small mark on the boot lid.
• All four alloy wheels have just been refurbished, so they are in pristine order.
• Inside, the cabin has aged well with no signs of any damage to the interior. There is creasing on the driver’s seat, and slight discolouration on some of the leather, but overall this SL55 AMG still looks very smart.
• Other than the aforementioned keyless system not working, there are no known faults with the vehicle.
• The most recent MOT test took place on 18 June 2021, and resulted in a first-time pass with no advisories. Four new Bridgestone Potenza tyres have also just been fitted.

SERVICE HISTORY

• The latest service took place during October 2020 at 47,500 miles and was carried out by Waterhouse Mercedes-Benz. This was a full engine service, including an oil change as per the schedule.
• Prior to this, the car had an ‘A’ service in March 2018, and a ‘B’ service in June 2016, as per the summary below.
• Outside of servicing, a full vehicle health check has been carried out during the vendor’s ownership.

Dates and mileage:

• 13/11/03 - 10,419 miles @ Mercedes Hertford - Service A + health check
• 01/09/05 - 23,335 miles @ Mercedes Stratford upon Avon - Service B + health check
• 25/01/07 - 32,257 @ Mercedes Chesterfield Service A + health check
• 12/01/08 - 34,786 @ Mercedes Cambridge Service B + health check
• 10/06/08 - 36,446 @ Mercedes Cambridge Service A + health check
• 28/06/10 - 38,326 @ Mercedes Chesterfield Service B + health check
• 26/07/13 - 39,626 @ Damas Chesterfield, Mercedes specialist Service A + health check
• 14/03/18 - 44,635 @ MB Automotive, Mercedes specialist Service A + health check
• 22/10/20 - 47,533 @ Mercedes Braintree Service A + health check

SUMMARY

A superb drop-top performance car with enough power to embarrass much more exotic machinery, this 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG is in very good order throughout. It lends itself to being an exciting and engaging daily driver or excellent long-distance GT car.

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