2006 MERCEDES-BENZ (R171) SLK 55 AMG

KEY FACTS

• A refined and powerful modern roadster, presented in very good overall condition.
• Under the bonnet is the naturally aspirated 5.4-litre V8, which produces 355bhp and 376lb-ft of torque, and drives the rear wheels via the seven-speed 7G-Tronic AMG Speedshift automatic transmission.
• As a result, the SLK55 AMG can sprint from 0-62mph in just 4.9 seconds.
• The front brake discs and pads have recently been replaced.
• The car is now offered for sale by its fourth keeper from new, who has found it to be particularly reliable, using it to complete the North Coast 500 road trip in 2020.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• Finished in Iridium Silver with a black leather-trimmed cabin, this SLK 55 is particularly well-equipped, and features heated seats, a premium Harman Kardon sound system, ‘Parktronic’ front and rear parking sensors and the Airscarf neck heating system.
• It rides on the correct set of 18-inch, diamond-cut multi-spoke alloy wheels, which were professionally refurbished in June 2021, and are unmarked.
• The car will be accompanied by its original stamped service books and various invoices for its past maintenance.

CONDITION

• No known bodywork damage.
• It is not known whether the paintwork has been resprayed in places in the past, but it presents very well overall, with some minor blemishes including stone chips and a small mark on the driver’s door.
• In the cabin, there are some minor creases and signs of wear on the seat bolsters, as well as scratches at the rear of the passenger-side door card.
• The air conditioning system is not functioning as its compressor needs to be replaced.
• Otherwise, there are no known electrical or mechanical faults with the vehicle.
• Its last MOT test was conducted on 30 June 2021 at 43,757 miles, resulting in a first-time pass with no warnings or advisories.

SERVICE HISTORY

• This SLK 55’s most recent routine maintenance was a ‘B’ service, which was carried out by German car specialist DeutschTek in October 2019. This included an automatic transmission service, as well as an engine and gearbox oil change.
• Prior to this, the engine oil and filter were changed in June 2018.
• The front brake discs and pads were replaced by DeustchTek in October 2020.
• All four tyres have also been replaced with Continental SportContact items in the past two-and-a-half years, and the battery was changed in June 2021.

SUMMARY

This R171-generation Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG is a stylish and incredibly capable open-top sports car. Presented in impressive condition throughout and well-maintained by its current and previous owners, this barnstorming SLK will delight its next owner every time they fire up its vocal 5.4-litre V8, and would make a fine companion for weekend drives and road trips.

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