2002 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG R230

Highlights

• Completely stock and unmodified
• Solid maintenance history
• Recent mechanical work including ABC suspension, water pump, alternator, and gearbox service
• MOT valid to September 2026

The Appeal

The R230-generation SL55 AMG remains one of the most compelling grand tourers of its era. With a hand-built, supercharged 5.4-litre V8 channelled through a five-speed automatic gearbox, it combined effortless long-distance refinement with genuinely startling performance, all wrapped in the elegance of the SL silhouette. As values of the best examples continue to climb, well-maintained, unmolested cars are increasingly difficult to find.

This 2002 example is one such car. Completely stock and free from modifications, it presents with a level of care that speaks volumes. Significant investment has been made in recent years to keep the car mechanically sorted, with the water pump, alternator and battery recently replaced, and a gearbox service also recently completed. Further back, in 2023, the fuel pump, fuel filter, and fuel regulator were all replaced. For those seeking a properly sorted, unmodified SL55 AMG with a reassuring history file and recent expenditure to match, this is well worth a closer look.

History and Paperwork

• First registered in 2002 in the United Kingdom
• Purchased by the current owner in July 2025
• Solid maintenance history with stamped service book and invoices
• The odometer shows 73,651 miles
• In October 2025, Prestwood Modern and Classic replaced the water pump, alternator, offside front brake pipe, nearside front wing mirror indicator, offside rear shock absorber, engine oil and filter
• A gearbox service was done in March 2025 at 69,996 miles by the Mercedes-Benz specialist Sapphire Autos
• Service B carried out in June 2024 at 54,237 miles by Sapphire Autos; engine oil, oil filter, pollen filter, air filter, spark plugs, brake fluid, two front bottom ball joints, offside front thrust arm, and rear PTS display wiring replaced; air conditioning also re-gassed
• Fuel pump, fuel filter, and fuel regulator valve replaced in September 2023 at 63,025 miles by Castle Mill MOT Centre
• New batteries fitted in June 2022 at 62,926 miles by Castle Hill MOT Centre
• ABC pump replaced in October 2017 at 57,462 miles by Mercedes-Benz of Watford
• The vendor describes this as a no-expense-spared example with thousands spent in recent years
• MOT valid to September 2026

Service book:

06/25 - 72,064 miles - Sapphire Autos

06/24 - 64,237 miles - Sapphire Autos

10/18 - 60,889 miles - Intelligent Autos

06/16 - 55,291 miles - Unreadable

01/14 - 38,953 miles - Mercedes-Benz of Hertford

02/12 - 30,268 miles - Mercedes-Benz of Stretford

09/10 - 29,048 miles - Mercedes-Benz of Romford

02/09 - 23,442 miles - Mercedes-Benz of Lakeside

The Condition

• Obsidian Black paint over a grey leather interior
• Parktronic system
• COMAND system with navigation
• Multi-contour front seats
• Active Body Control (ABC)
• Bi-Xenon headlamps
• AMG Styling Package
• 19-inch split-rim AMG wheels framing silver brake callipers
• Keyless Go
• Electrically adjustable front seats with heating, ventilation and massage functions
• Dual-zone air conditioning
• Cruise control
• Underside of the front bumper is slightly damaged and scratched from speed bumps
• Interior is reported to be in good condition and fully functional
• Leather interior could benefit from a clean
• Convertible roof operates correctly, though not as quickly as modern convertibles
• Completely stock with no modifications
• The vendor reports no known faults

The Mechanics

• 5.4L supercharged ‘M113K’ V8 producing 476hp and 700Nm torque
• Five-speed automatic transmission
• The vendor describes the engine and gearbox as ‘spot on’
• Air-con may need a re-gas but uses old-style gas, making it inexpensive
• Described by the vendor as very smooth and refined to drive, with a deep, grumbly exhaust note

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