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2005 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG Convertible

Sold at Mecum Auctions on March 20, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$31,900Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $29,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
2005
Make and model
Mercedes-Benz SL
Generation
SL R230
Version
SL55 AMG
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
WDBSK74FX5F099617
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

Above the middle half of 145 comparable sales, 10% over its top.

Middle half of sales$15,611 to $26,250
Median$20,250
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
2005 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMGBring a Trailer, Nov. 8, 2026Bring a TrailerNov. 8, 2026$22,500
2005 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMGBring a Trailer, Sept. 18, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 18, 2026$28,555
2005 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMGCars & Bids, Sept. 8, 2026Cars & BidsSept. 8, 2026$9,700
2005 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMGBring a Trailer, Aug. 20, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 20, 2026$23,000
2005 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMGBring a Trailer, May 25, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 25, 2026$25,750
2005 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMGBring a Trailer, March 11, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 11, 2026$20,250
2005 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG ConvertibleMecum, Jan. 18, 2026MecumJan. 18, 2026$16,000
2005 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMGCars & Bids, Nov. 19, 2025Cars & BidsNov. 19, 2025$19,250