2002 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG

Basic information and history

German-sold Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG from 2002 with approx. 189500km on the odometer. The car was imported in 2007 and since then has had 8 owners including dealers. The current owner has had the car since autumn 2016. The car comes in a well-maintained condition with a fully complete service book and a major service was carried out in 2020 for close to SEK 63,000.

1. Very well maintained 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG with F1 package
2. Only 198500km on the odometer since it was sold new in Germany
3. Fully stamped service book and many important and expensive components have been replaced

Equipped with 5.4-liter supercharged V8 of approx. 500hp/700nm connected to a 5-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. The car is equipped with the F1 package, which means that the top speed is not restricted to 250 km/h. Top speed is stated to be approx. 300+km/h and 0-100km/h are completed in approx. 4.5 seconds.

Equipment and options

Well equipped with, among other things, the F1 package, which means, among other things, bigger brakes and calipers, upgraded cooling, removed speed limiter, mechanical differential, revised front, dark rear lights and more power. In addition, the following accessories are available from the optional list:

1. 219 - In-car camera
2. 220 - Rear parking assist
3. 231 - Garage door opener
4. 281A - Leather - Black / anthracite
5. 352 - COMAND APS (with navigation), COMAND operating and display system
6. 401 - Air-conditioned front seats
7. 404 - Left multicontour seat
8. 405 - Right multicontour seat
9. 415 - Glass roof with ambient lighting
10. 423 - 5-speed automatic transmission
11. 475 - Tire pressure monitor (TPM)
12. 487 - ABC suspension (Active Body Control)
13. 500 - Electrically folding exterior mirrors
14. 614 - Bi-xenon headlamps for LHD vehicles
15. 673 - Battery with increased capacity
16. 682 - Fire extinguisher
17. 726 - Center console - High-gloss black IMD plastic (2C00)
18. 744U - Brilliant silver - metallic finish
19. 772 - AMG styling - Front spoiler, side skirts
20. 810 - Premium sound system
21. 813 - VOICE CONTROL SYSTEM German, Voice Control System (VCS)
22. 819 - Sound2Light
23. 853 - Midline Sound system
24. 860 - Front passenger display
25. 875 - Heated windscreen washer system
26. 889 - KEYLESS-GO
27. M001 - Engine with mechanical supercharger
28. U23 - Seat occupancy recognition incl. rear passenger compartment belt status display

Condition

The car comes in a very well-preserved condition and the general condition of the bodywork is described as very good. There are no dents, rust, worse scratches or door knocks. The few remarks that the seller informs about are marks in the paintwork above the windshield, probably from stone chips and stone chips on the A-pillars and customary on the front. In 2017, both the front and rear bumpers and the threshold widths were repainted. In 2022, a varnish seal was performed. Glass panes are described as being in good condition except for a small stone chip in the windshield. Moldings, chrome and lamp glass are described as being in good condition, but not the sign lighting, which has some cracks in the plastic. The rims are in good condition, but the right front rim has a slight damage to the paint of approx. 6x6mm. The tires are in good condition with approx. 5-6mm remaining pattern depth.

The interior is described as being in generally good condition, but the center console has two cracks in the panel. The chairs are in good condition without damage and with very little wear from the past years. Photo of the small wear that is, of course, can be viewed in the picture. Steering wheel, buttons and controls in good condition. Door sides and step moldings as well. The car is equipped with a glass roof in good condition. All electronics work as they should but the display warns of low voltage. The warning only comes at start and both batteries have been changed this year. Generator charges as it should but the message cannot be deleted. TPMS does not work as there are defective sensors.

Engine is described as being in good condition. Gearbox and drivetrain as well. There is no noise. The brakes are in good condition, but here too there is an error message that cannot be deleted. The car warns that the brake pads need to be replaced. The ABS unit was replaced in 2020.

Service history

The service book is filled out according to the manufacturer's intervals. Last service performed 2023-18-04. In 2020, a major review and service was done and then the ABC pump (pump for adjustable chassis) and the SBC unit were replaced. The vacuum unit was also changed in the same way and the work was carried out by Autoelektra Stjärnservice AB in Malmö. The cost of this work and parts amounted to SEK 63,000. Last inspection took place on 20/07/2023.

Summary

Fantastic performance convertible that offers just as exhilarating rides as it is comfortable. Perfect GT wagon for long journeys on the continent!