This 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG was initially sold in California and has remained registered in the state through the seller’s April 2024 purchase, and it has 56k miles. It was specified in Diamond Silver Metallic over Charcoal leather and is powered by a supercharged 5.4-liter V8 paired with a five-speed automatic transmission. Features include 18″ AMG five-spoke alloy wheels, a power-retractable hardtop, a panoramic glass roof, bi-xenon headlights, Parktronic, heated and ventilated multi-contour seats, Keyless Go, a Bose sound system, and COMAND with navigation. The valve cover gaskets and spark plugs were replaced in May 2022, the ABC system was serviced in April 2023, and the SBC unit, supercharger belt, and the serpentine belt were replaced in August 2023. This R230 is now offered at no reserve with a window sticker, the owner’s manual, service records, spare parts, and a clean California title in the seller’s name.
The car is finished in Diamond Silver Metallic (762) and features a power-folding convertible hardtop with a panoramic glass roof. Other equipment includes bi-xenon headlights, fog lights, Parktronic parking sensors, fender air vents, and AMG bodywork including a revised front spoiler, side skirts, and quad exhaust outlets. A paint chip on the rear bumper cover is noted. The Carfax report notes damage in a May 2024 entry.
The 18″ AMG five-spoke alloy wheels show signs of curb rash, and they are mounted with Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires that were installed in July 2023. The car features Active Body Control (ABC) suspension as well as an Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Automatic Slip Control (ASR), and an AMG High Performance Braking System with cross-drilled rotors. The rear ABC shocks were replaced in December 2021, while the rear ABC pressure accumulators were replaced and the ABC system fluid flushed in April 2023.
The heated, ventilated, and massaging multi-contour seats are upholstered in Charcoal leather, while wood trim accents the center console and door panels. Additional features include Distronic adaptive cruise control, dual-zone automatic climate control, a wind deflector, Keyless Go, a Bose sound system, and COMAND with navigation. The trunk lid shocks were replaced in June 2023, the center console strut and the trunk lock actuator were replaced in July 2023, the driver seat bottom foam was replaced in August 2023, and a metal shifter interlock cable was installed in April 2024.
The leather-wrapped steering wheel frames a 200-mph speedometer, a 7k-rpm tachometer, and gauges for coolant temperature and fuel level. The digital odometer indicates 56k miles, approximately 1k of which were added under current ownership.
The supercharged 5.4-liter M113 V8 was factory rated at 493 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque. The valve cover gaskets, breather hose, and spark plugs were replaced in May 2022, the hood shocks were replaced in June 2023, the SBC unit, supercharger bearing and belt, the serpentine belt, and the vacuum reservoir were replaced in August 2023, and the intercooler pump was replaced in April 2024.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a five-speed automatic transmission. The differential oil along with the transmission fluid and filter were replaced in May 2022.
The window sticker lists initial delivery to Keys European in Van Nuys, California, along with factory colors, standard features, optional equipment, and a total retail price of $124,970.
The Carfax report shows the aforementioned damage.