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2008 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG Convertible

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 13, 2025.

$18,700Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $17,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
2008
Make and model
Mercedes-Benz SL
Generation
SL R230
Version
SL55 AMG
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
WDBSK72F28F136635
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Inside the middle half of 145 comparable sales.

Middle half of sales$15,611 to $26,250
Median$20,500
Sales behind it145Likely

From 145 sales of the Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG (SL R230) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $15,611 and $26,250.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
38k-Mile 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMGBring a Trailer, Nov. 9, 2026Bring a TrailerNov. 9, 2026$26,003
2008 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMGCars & Bids, Aug. 4, 2026Cars & BidsAug. 4, 2026$22,000
2008 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMGBring a Trailer, Dec. 11, 2025Bring a TrailerDec. 11, 2025$13,888
2008 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMGCars & Bids, Nov. 4, 2025Cars & BidsNov. 4, 2025$32,750
2008 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMGBring a Trailer, Nov. 3, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 3, 2025$28,750
2008 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMGBring a Trailer, Oct. 31, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 31, 2025$33,000
2008 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMGBring a Trailer, Aug. 25, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 25, 2025$36,500
2008 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMGBring a Trailer, June 27, 2025Bring a TrailerJune 27, 2025$24,000