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2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 AMG

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2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 AMG

High Bidder:  Bevan

Current Bid: $10,000 (USD)

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Location:

PATTERSON, California 95363

Seller:

Private Party

Engine:

5.5L V8

Transmission:

Automatic

Odometer:

63,525 (Mi)

Chassis/VIN:

WDBSK74F25F090068

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Current Bid: $10,000 (USD)

High Bidder:  Bevan

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Location:

PATTERSON, California 95363

Seller:

Private Party

Engine:

5.5L V8

Transmission:

Odometer:

63,525 (Mi)

Chassis/VIN:

WDBSK74F25F090068

Carfax:

Lot Number:

66436270

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Vehicle Story

OVERVIEW

This 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG is powered by a supercharged 5.5L V8 mated to a five-speed AMG-enhanced driver-adaptive automatic transmission. Finished in Brilliant Silver over an Ash leather interior, this German sports car is now offered by the seller with a window sticker, service receipts, smog check reports, owner's booklet, spare key, CARFAX report and clear title.

Highlights

  • AMG performance package equipped
  • Intercooled and supercharged 5.5L V8 engine 
  • Electrohydraulic retractable hardtop 
  • AMG-enhanced active body control

Ownership History                                                                            

  • Offered by a private seller
  • Current location: California

EXTERIOR

  • Brilliant Silver Metallic paint 
  • Electrohydraulic retractable hardtop 
  • AMG-sculpted front air dam
  • Titanium grey grille 
  • Dual heated color-matched power mirrors
  • Aero-blade windshield wipers with rain sensor

Updates

  • New OEM bumper installed April 2024

WHEELS AND TIRES                                                                                   

  • 18-inch AMG ultrathin-spoke monoblock alloy wheels 
  • Staggered-width Michelin Pilot Sport radial tires
    • 255/40 front 
    • 285/35 rear

Updates

  • New tires installed June 2023

INTERIOR

  • Ash leather upholstery
  • Wood trim
  • Power bucket seats 
  • Center console with automatic shifter 
    • Leather-trimmed shift knob
  • Electronic cruise control
  • Four-way power tilt and telescopic steering column 
  • Multifunction steering wheel
  • Power steering
  • One-touch power windows
  • Four-zone climate control system
  • Rear window defroster 
  • Bose surround sound system
  • Factory stereo system
    • AM/FM
    • CD player
    • DVD-based satellite navigation
    • Satellite radio compatible 
    • Phone capable through arm rest connection

Updates

  • Trunk lid opener installed August 2023

INSTRUMENTS

  • AMG gauges
    • 200-mph speedometer
    • 7,000-rpm tachometer 
    • Temperature
    • Fuel 
  • Odometer shows 63,525 miles
    • Most recent CARFAX odometer reading: 63,465 miles in December 2024

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

  • AMG 5.5L SOHC 24V V8
    • 493 horsepower at 6,100 rpm
    • 516 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm
    • 9.0:1 compression ratio 
    • SMPI-intercooled
    • Supercharged 

Transmission

  • Five-speed AMG-enhanced driver-adaptive automatic
    • Optum gear programming
    • Touch shift
    • Comfort mode
    • AMG SpeedShift capable 

Service History Highlights

  • August 2024
    • New serpentine belts
    • Thermostat element installed
    • Crankshaft pulley repaired
    • Fan belt motor assembly installed 
  • December 2023
    • New spark plugs with wires
    • All fuel injectors replaced
  • May 2023
    • New valve covers and gaskets
    • New crankshaft seal and cover
    • Transmission rear seal replaced
    • Rear cover to engine installed
    • Accessory belt tensioner repaired 
    • Supercharger belt tensioner installed 
    • Serpentine tensioners installed 

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST                              

  • AMG-enhanced active body control
  • Driver-selectable ride height
  • Automatic speed-sensitive lowering
  • Four-link front suspension
  • Five-arm multilink rear suspension
  • Four-wheel AMG-enhanced power disc brakes 
    • Eight-piston front
    • Four-piston rear 
  • Sensotronic brake control
    • Soft stop
    • Automatic brake drying
    • Predictive brake priming
  • Dual exhaust system with polished stainless steel tips 

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS

  • One small paint chip on the quarter panel according to seller 

ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE 

  • Window sticker
  • Service receipts
  • Smog check reports 
  • Owner's booklet
  • Spare key 

ADDITIONAL NOTES 

  • CARFAX report 
    • Begins in 2004
    • Minor damage reported April 2024
    • Shows ownership in Texas, California, and Colorado
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Comments & Questions

February 21, 2025
06:46 AM
Bidder

Ed - Please email to [email protected] - thanks

February 20, 2025
07:17 PM
Seller

@Bevan – Good Day - The estimate from 5/23 does not actually say the work was performed - just listed as an estimate with $0 paid. Can you clarify if all the work on the estimate was performed and if anything was not done from the estimate. Thank You ...

I can also send you the email that the Estimate was complete. You can also call Kruse Lucas, they are great people and should be able send you a copy of the original invoice. There number is 209-529-9111, its also in the reply below. Again, I can send you an attachment or forward the invoice from my email.

February 20, 2025
07:00 PM

BID: $10,000

February 20, 2025
06:54 PM
Bidder

Ed - thanks for the quick response and transparency - great looking vehicle.

February 20, 2025
06:35 PM
Seller

@Bevan – Good Day - The estimate from 5/23 does not actually say the work was performed - just listed as an estimate with $0 paid. Can you clarify if all the work on the estimate was performed and if anything was not done from the estimate. Thank You ...

Here is the invoice that everything was done on the quote. KRUSE LUCAS IMPORTS 525 tully rd modesto, CA. 95350 [email protected] (209) 529-9111 Created: 05/22/2023 Invoice # 9494 ed silva 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 AMG SILVER Vin: WDBSK74F25F090068 License: 8JND534 Customer Concern: CUSTOMER STATES THERE IS A OIL BURNING SMELL COMING INTO THE CAB OF THE VEHICLE CHECK AND ADVISE NOTE CUSTOMER THINKS POSSIBLE OIL ACCUMLATOR, CAM PLUGS OR SEALS . COMPLETED Technician Notes: UPON INSPECTION TECH FOUND MAIN OIL LEAK IS COMING FROM THE VALVE COVERS DRIPPING OIL ONTO THE EXHAUST CAUSING THE OIL BURNING SMELL . ALSO FOUND REAR MAIN SEAL LEAKING OIL AND DRIPPING ONTO THE GROUND. WHEN LIFFTED VEHICLE FOUND NO UNDER PANELS ON VEHICLE. ALL MISSING. FOUND TIRES AND OLD AND CRACKED - TIRES ALSO ON WRONG, FRONTS SUPPOSE TO BE ON THE BACK AND REAR TIRES SUPPOSE TO BE ON THE FRONT. REC TO REPLACE VLAVE COVERS AND GASKETS. REC TO REPLACE REAR MAIN SEAL AND CLEAN AND RECHECK Labor: DIAGNOSIS $140.00 Total for this concern: $140.00 Customer Concern: REPLACE VALVE COVERS AND GASKETS. COMPLETED Technician Notes: REPLACED NEW VALVE COVERS AND GASKETS Part: LEFT VALVE COVER Quantity: 1 $512.50 Part: RIGHT VALVE COVER Quantity: 1 $512.50 Part: VALVE COVER GASKET Quantity: 1 $43.92 Part: VALVE COVER GASKET Quantity: 1 $43.98 Labor: VALVE COVER GASKET, R&R, SL55 AMG, BOTH BANKS $837.01 Total for this concern: $1,949.91 Customer Concern: REPLACE REAR MAIN SEAL AND PLATE. COMPLETED Technician Notes: -REPLACED REAR MAIN SEAL AND PLATE.NO LEAK FOUND THIS TIME. Part: CRANKSHAFT SEAL Quantity: 1 $58.88 Part: CRANKSHAFT SEAL COVER Quantity: 1 $49.38 Part: CHEMICAL GASKET, BLACK 3 OZ Quantity: 1 $42.42 Part: OIL PLUG SEAL RING Quantity: 4 $11.00 Labor: TRANSMISSION, R&R, SL55 AMG $1,936.62 Total for this concern: $2,098.30 Customer Concern: REPLACE ENGINE UNDERPANELS AND LIFT PADS. COMPLETED Technician Notes: REPLACED ENGINE UNDERPANELS AND LIFT PADS Part: COVER BELOW MAIN FLOOR,RIGHT Quantity: 1 $317.50 Part: PLASTIC NUT Quantity: 20 $77.60 Part: TRIM PANEL, REAR Quantity: 1 $218.75 Part: TRIM PANEL, CENTER Quantity: 1 $145.00 Part: SCREW 4.8X19MM Quantity: 18 $81.00 Part: GROMMET MOUNTING FOR GARAGE JACK Quantity: 4 $66.00 Part: SPEED CLIP Quantity: 4 $4.80 Total for this concern: $910.65 Customer Concern: ESTIMATE - FRONT AND REAR TIRES . DECLINED Total for this concern: $0.00 Customer Concern: REPLACE BOTH DRIVE BELT TENSIONERS, SUPERCHARGER TENSIONER PULLEY BEARING IS NOISY ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT TENSIONER IS BEGINING TO MAKE NOISE, RECOMMEND REPLACE BOTH BELT TENSIONERS. BOTH BELTS APPEAR TO BE IN GOOD CONDITION, REPLACEMENT IS NOT RECOMMENDED AT THIS TIME. COMPLETED Technician Notes: REPLACED BOTH DRIVE BELT TENSIONERS. Part: ACCESSORY BELT TENSIONER Quantity: 1 $201.50 Part: SUPERCHARGER BELT TENSIONER Quantity: 1 $625.00 Labor: SERPENTINE TENSIONERS, BOTH, R&R, SL55 AMG $410.30 Total for this concern: $1,236.80 Fees $20.42 Subtotal $6356.08 Tax $267.29 Total $6623.

February 20, 2025
06:20 PM
Bidder

Good Day - The estimate from 5/23 does not actually say the work was performed - just listed as an estimate with $0 paid. Can you clarify if all the work on the estimate was performed and if anything was not done from the estimate. Thank You

February 20, 2025
11:24 AM
Seller

Hello Everyone! If anyone has any questions about my car please chime in, I’d be happy to answer. Thanks, Ed

February 20, 2025
09:32 AM

BID: $8,000

February 20, 2025
08:41 AM

BID: $7,500

February 20, 2025
01:09 AM

BID: $7,000

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