2006 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL55 AMG Auto MY05
VIC • Private
18
1
Odometer56,385km
Body typeConvertible
FuelPetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Key highlights
*One owner
Full service history
Traction and/or Stability control
Cruise control
Heated Seats
Climate control
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Obsidian Black 2006 SL55 AMG with Thulite Red interior – an outstanding example with low original kms
I am relocating overseas and so my “black beauty” is reluctantly offered up for sale.
This Australian new vehicle is in outstanding condition for its age, as the photos and videos should show. You cannot beat the colour combination - the sparkling metallic black exterior and the stunning thulite red interior just pops. No boring grey or beige here, and it isn’t that gawdy bright red colour either (“flame opal”).
Nice 19” AMG wheels (with plenty of tyre tread on all four corners).
The car has a good service history and has just been serviced, it has had any and all repair work completed as soon as any issue occurred, is completely stock and unmolested, and has no mechanical or electrical issues - she’s ready to drive away and enjoy.
And enjoy it is what you will do - this is the last of the true AMG engines, completely over-engineered, eternally reliable (starts first time every time) and making almost 500 bhp, the M113K supercharged 5.4L V8 is the absolute pinnacle of Mercedes ICE engineering. It is calm and docile in traffic, great for a slow cruise with the top down (so you can hear that hypnotic V8 burble), but an absolute snarling monster when you put your foot down. As some say, it sounds like Satan gargling on a tequila.
The M113K engine also powered the legendary McLaren Mercedes SLR in a much higher state of tune. In the SL55, the engine barely breaks a sweat, even under load, and the way it delivers the power is just so smooth and relentless. The five-speed transmission is also a famed paragon of reliability, often sitting behind similar aged Porsche 911 turbo engines, and I have recently had the transmission fully serviced too, even though it is allegedly not required.
The car has just over 56,000 kms on the clock, so it’s easily going to last another 20 years.
If you have done your research on these cars, you may have found some slightly adverse commentary about the early cars (2002 - 2003), as is fairly usual for first editions, but by 2006 these issues had been fully addressed at the factory.
As you can probably tell, I absolutely love this car, and I might actually shed a tear when the new owner drives off.
The vehicle is in a professional, secure storage facility near Moorabbin airport, and any viewing will be there.
Please, no test pilots, serious enquiries only. I will need to accompany you on any test drive, and you will also need to convince me you have a clean license and the means to pay for the car.
Asking price is $92,500
No silly offers thanks and no offers via text message. The only offers I will respond to are ones you make to me in person when you’re standing in front of the car.
I have maintained agreed value comprehensive motor insurance with Enthusiast Motor since 2022 for a sum insured of $119,000 – which is what I paid for it 4 years ago.
Car details
øVehicle description
R230 MY05 SL55 AMG Roadster 2dr Spts Auto 5sp 5.5SC
Powerplant type
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)
Cost to insureSponsored
Exterior colour
Obsidian Black
Interior colour
Thulite Red
Body type
Convertible, 2 doors, 2 seats
Transmission
5 speed Automatic
Engine
8 cylinders, Petrol Supercharged Intercooled, 5.5L
Fuel consumption combined‡
13.5 L/100km
Cost of financeSponsored
Registration plate
Check with seller
Registration expiry
11 months/April 2027
Build date
Check with seller
Compliance date
Check with seller
Model year
MY05
Roadworthy certificate
Provided at pick-up by seller
carsales Network ID
SSE-AD-20400569
Audio, Visual & Communication
Controls
Multi-function control screen - colour
CD / DVD
CD stacker - 6 disc in dash/cabinDVD player
Speakers
8 speaker stereo
Radio
Radio cassette
Safety & Security
Airbags
DriverPassengerHead for 1st row seats (front)Side for 1st row occupants (front)
Emergency
Brake assistRoll barFirst aid kit
Vehicle control
ABS (antilock brakes)TractionElectronic stabilityEBD (electronic brake force distribution)
Security
Central locking - remote/keylessEngine immobiliserAlarm - tow away protection
Comfort & Convenience
Climate
Climate control
Air quality
Pollen filterSensor for pollutantsSensor for solar/sun
Driving
Cruise control
Illumination
Courtesy lamps - in doors front
Armrests
Front centre (shared)
Front storage
Seatback pockets - 1st row (front) seats
Lights & Windows
Headlights
Bi-xenon (for low & high beam)Electric level adjustmentWashers
Tail lights
Tinted
Lights
Fog lamps - frontFog lamps - rear
Power windows
Front only
Rear view mirror
Electric anti glare
Wipers
Intermittent wipers - variableRain sensor (auto wipers)
Interior
Leather
Gear knobSeatsSteering wheel
Metallic finish
Inserts
Seating
Front row seats
Bolsters active for driverBolsters active for passengerLuxurySports
Electric seats
Drivers with memoryPassenger with memory
Heated
Heated
Instruments & Controls
Display
Sports instruments
Navigation
Navigation system - DVD audioNavigation system - DVD video
Speed
Speed limiter
Exterior
Body coloured
BumpersFittings
Boot
Remote boot/hatch release
Chrome finish
Exhaust tipInterior highlights
Mirrors
Electric - anti glareElectric - heated
Paint
Metallic
Protectors
Scuff plates (on door sills)
Spoilers
Side skirtsFront
Body
Roof
Power roof - remote control open/close
Underbody
Rear apron
Exhaust
Stainless steel dual systemSports
Transmission & Drivetrain
Gearbox
Gear shift buttons on steering wheel
Steering
Operation
Multi-function steering wheel
Performance
Steering wheel - sports
Power steering
Speed sensitive
Brakes
Front
Calipers - paintedVentilated
Rear
Ventilated
Operation
By wire
Performance
Performance brakes
Suspension
Active
Suspension - active ride (leans into corners)
Modes
Suspension - sports
Type
Independent rear suspensionSuspension - air electronic
Wheels & Tyres
Rims
18" alloy wheels
Fuel
E10
Fuel Type
Petrol - Premium ULP
Fuel Capacity
80L
RON Rating
98
Fuel Delivery
Multi-Point Injection
Method of Delivery
Electronic Sequential
Fuel Consumption Combined‡
13.5L/100km
Fuel Average Distance
593km
CO2 Emission Combined
324g/km
Safety & Security
Number of Airbags
10
Engine
Engine type
Piston
Engine Location
Front
Engine Size (cc)
5439cc
Engine Size (L)
5.4L
Induction
Supercharged Intercooled
Engine Configuration
V90
Cylinders
8
Camshaft
Overhead Cam
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
3
Compression ratio
9
Generic Engine Type
Piston
Power
368.0kW @ 6100rpm
Torque
700Nm @ 2650rpm
Power to Weight Ratio
193.7kW/t
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7s
Transmission & Drivetrain
Gears
5
Gear Type
Sports Automatic
Gear Location
S/Wheel & Floor
Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Steering
Steering
Rack and Pinion
Wheels & Tyres
Rim Material
Alloy
Front Rim Description
18x8.5
Rear Rim Description
18x9.5
Front Tyre Description
255/40 R18
Rear Tyre Description
285/35 R18
Dimensions & Weights
Length
4535mm
Width
1815mm
Height
1298mm
Wheelbase
2560mm
Track Front
1559mm
Track Rear
1547mm
Tare Mass
1900kg
Kerb Weight
1900kg
Gross Vehicle Mass
2200kg
Warranty & Service
Warranty in Years from First Registration
3yr
Warranty in Km
Unlimited km
Warranty Customer Assistance
3yr Roadside
First Service Due in Km
20000km
First Service Due in Months
12mth
Regular Service Interval in Km
20000km
Regular Service Interval in Months
12mth
Other
Country of Origin
GERMANY
Launch Year
2004
Launch Month
7
Generation Name
230
Series
R230
Model Year
MY05
Badge
SL55 AMG
Doors
2
Seat Capacity
2
Body Style
Convertible
Probationary plate status +
Australian Capital Territory
Approved
Western Australia
Approved
Northern Territory
Approved
Tasmania
Approved
New South Wales
Banned
Victoria
Banned
Queensland
Banned
South Australia
Banned
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Cheltenham, VIC 3192
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