2013 Mercedes-Benz (R231) SL63 AMG

KEY FACTS

• This Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG is a comfortable yet exciting open-top grand tourer, benefitting from a desirable factory specification.
• Under the bonnet sits a twin-turbocharged 5.5-litre V8, delivering 530bhp to the rear wheels via a seven-speed automatic transmission with paddle shift.
• This three-owner example has been with the seller since 2019.
• The odometer displays 52,521 miles.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• The car is finished in Tenorite Grey Metallic over an Oyster and black leather-trimmed cabin with contrast piping, perforated seat detailing, and carbon-fibre inlays.
• It rides on a set of 19-inch twin five-spoke alloy wheels, fitted with Pirelli P Zero tyres.
• Equipment includes front and rear parking assistance with reversing camera, a sunroof, a wind deflector, cruise control, dual-zone climate control, a COMAND infotainment system with satellite navigation, a Harman/Kardon sound system, electrically adjustable Dynamic front seats with heating, ventilation, memory, massage, and neck warming functions.
• Accompanying the sale is the owner’s handbook, service history, V5C, purchase paperwork, and tyre inflator.

CONDITION

• Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition.
• Specific notes from the seller include: minor wear on the driver’s seat bolster.
• A scuff was repaired on the lower front bumper in April 2025.
• The wheels have been refurbished.
• The most recent MOT test was conducted on 19 November 2024 at 51,721 miles, resulting in a first-time pass with advisories for worn rear tyres. The seller notes that the tyres were replaced in February 2025.

SERVICE HISTORY

• An ‘A’ service was performed in November 2024 at 51,721 miles by Mercedes-Benz of Bath, who also replaced the rear left light cluster.
• Prior to this, services were carried out in September 2023 at 48,385 miles and July 2022 at 45,841 miles.
• Other parts replaced include the brakes, battery, right-hand radar sensor and mirror, boot struts, control unit, and a roof seal.
• A roof seal and both trunk lid struts were replaced in March 2020, along with the front and rear brake discs and pads.

Dates and mileage:

• Nov 2024 - 51,721 miles
• Sep 2023 - 48,385 miles
• Jul 2022 - 45,841 miles
• Jul 2021 - 39,958 miles
• Jul 2020 - 37,479 miles
• May 2019 - 34,529 miles
• May 2018 - 33,353 miles
• Jul 2016 - 20,852 miles
• Jul 2015 - 12,515 miles
• Apr 2014 - 5,788 miles

SUMMARY

This R231-generation Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG is an exciting yet refined open-top grand tourer, blending its angular styling with an impressive turn of speed thanks to its muscular twin-turbocharged V8. Serviced regularly and equipped with a selection of desirable factory features, this example is ready to be enjoyed by another enthusiast, and would make a rapid yet luxurious daily driver or weekend cruiser, particularly with the roof lowered throughout the warmer spring and summer months.

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