Mercedes SLK55 AMG R171 Auto

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Seller: the_white_connection ✉️ (396) 100%, Location: Dollar, Powmill, Perthshire and Kinross, GB, Ships to: GB, Item: 126395063795 Mercedes SLK55 AMG R171 Auto.

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Car is also advertised elsewhere, so I reserve the right to withdraw from this auction.

I am not accepting any offers on the car.  The auction will run to the end.

This is an auction for the sale of my Mercedes SLK 55 AMG. 2005 R171 model.   This car was bought as a long-term investment last summer, and is now reluctantly being auctioned due to change in personal circumstances. 

I strongly recommend viewing the vehicle BEFORE bidding. This is a 19 year old classic, and whilst I have included a number of photographs to cover the condition of the car, it is always best viewed in-person. I am providing a 100% genuine description here, so that you have the most accurate information possible about the car. I always undersell a car by describing it in a negative way.   Make no mistake, this car is very presentable and very reliable.

So, starting with the minus points :

1.  Aircon requires a re-gas. I have never needed the aircon since buying the car.    The top has always been down, or the weather has been too cold.    I recall that the aircon wasn’t blowing cold when I tested it in Autumn last year. It may just require a re-gas, but you would need to factor any work into your bid.

2.  Front arches have some corrosion - please see pics and bear in mind this is a 19 year old vehicle. The front arches bear the vast majority of the corrosion. It’s not unsightly, but it’s there.

3.  One of the parking sensors is faulty (started in the last few days), so the Parktronic is disabled. This is a straightforward fix of diagnosing the faulty sensor and replacing.

4.  A final, really minor point.    The serpentine/v-belt accessory(s) whine between 1000-2000rpm.    It’s not loud, but I know it’s there (despite being told the noise is perfectly acceptable, by a Merc specialist). As I say, it’s not a major issue (it’s not a noise from the engine), but I’m calling it out here. I suspect most people who see/hear the car would wonder what all the fuss was about.

All of the above have been factored into the low starting price of £9k., with no reserve. The car owes me a significantly higher sum, but will be sold to the highest bidder here.   This starting price represents a massive bargain.

So, onto the detail…

Full service history (Mercedes and specialist) with a stack of receipts and old MOTs.   The receipts cover more than £8,000 of premium maintenance. This car has an impressive documented history

The car has just been MOT’d this week, so now carries a full 12-month certificate, expiring March 2025.

The vehicle has done 99k miles, with only a few thousand miles being driven each year, over the last few years. I have done around 3k of those miles, with most of those coming from two tours of the Lake District, where the car performed superbly.

I am the 4th owner, with the last (also mature) owner having owned the car for 14 years. 

Being a 2005 model, the car falls into the cheaper tax bracket - currently £395 per year (not the higher £695 band, as the car was registered before March 2006)

The rear subframe has been replaced at Merc in 2022 (I have the receipt from Mercedes). This is a huge plus point, as all SLK rear subframes ultimately corrode, resulting in a repair bill running into the £thousands. For anyone seriously considering buying a R171 SLK, you absolutely must check the subframe has been replaced (or had an internal inspection at Mercedes)

Iphone music AUX cable fitted in the glove box. Digital radio aerial also added, but does little to enhance the original FM radio reception. 

As you would expect, the car is HPI clear.

Most-recent services items:

- Front brake discs and pads (both Brembo) replaced in last 2,000 miles (£1000)

- All tyres (Pirelli PZero) replaced in last 1,000 miles (£500)

- Wheels refurbed in 2022.  

- Full ‘B’ service carried out in Aug 2023 (2,000 miles ago) (£650)

I will be conducting all test drives. If you wish to drive, please bring along fully comprehesive insurance registered for this vehicle (i.e. not 3rd party cover)

Full payment to be made via bank transfer, following winning bid (and vehicle inspection)

This is a very genuine sale.   Please do feel free to ask questions about the car. I can also provide additional photographs, if needed.

Many thanks for taking the time to read through the advert, and good luck, should you decide to bid.


  • Condition: Used
  • Year: 2005
  • Mileage: 99300
  • Previously Registered Overseas: No
  • Number of Seats: 2
  • Number of Previous Owners: 3
  • Transmission: Automatic
  • Exterior Colour: Silver
  • Fuel Type: Petrol
  • For Sale By: Private Seller
  • Drive Side: Right-Hand Drive
  • Horse Power: 360
  • Engine Size: 5.4 L
  • Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz
  • Car Type: Classic Cars
  • Number of Doors: 2
  • Features: Air Conditioning, Alarm, Alloy Wheels, AM/FM Stereo, Automatic Headlamp Switching, CD Player, Climate Control, Cruise Control, Electric heated seats, Electric Mirrors, Electronic Stability Control, Leather Interior, Leather Seats, Metallic Paint, Navigation System, Power-assisted Steering (PAS), Power Locks, Power Seats, Power Windows, Premium Sound System, Tilt Steering Wheel, Xenon Headlights
  • Interior Colour: Black
  • Engine: V8 Naturally Aspirated
  • V5C Registration Document: Yes
  • Body Type: Convertible
  • Number of Cylinders: 8
  • Service History Available: Yes
  • MOT Expiry: March 2025
  • Model: SLK 55 AMG
  • Drivetrain: 2WD

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