2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK

Mercedes SLK55 AMG (R172) – Fire Opal Red – Flawless 13-Service DSR History (Inc. 3x Gearbox & Plug Services)

£19,450 ONO

Overview:

I am selling my R172 SLK55 AMG to make room for an E63 due to an incoming child. This is the last of the naturally aspirated 5.5L M152 V8 roadsters, and it has been meticulously cared for.

It is backed by a gap-free, 13-service Digital Service Record (DSR). Major A4 service was just completed at 68,516 miles by local specialist Hart Motors (Clydebank) and needs absolutely nothing doing.

Full Service History:

The car has been serviced on time intervals by Mercedes Main Dealers and respected specialists, rather than waiting for mileage limits:

* November 2025 (68,516 miles): Service A + Spark Plugs & New Rear Discs/Pads (Hart Motors, Clydebank)

* September 2024 (62,008 miles): Service B + Brake Fluid Flush (Hart Motors, Clydebank)

* August 2023 (56,037 miles): Service A + Transmission Fluid & Filter Refresh + Brake Fluid (Sytner Mercedes Bristol)

* August 2022 (50,587 miles): Service B + Transmission Fluid & Rear Axle Differential Fluid Service (Sytner Mercedes Bristol)

* September 2021 (46,429 miles): Service A + Spark Plug Replacement + Brake Fluid (Sytner Mercedes Bristol)

* September 2020 (42,135 miles): Service B + Keyless Remote Battery (Sytner Mercedes Bristol)

* September 2019 (36,921 miles): Service A + Brake Fluid Flush (Sytner Mercedes Bristol)

* October 2018 (30,353 miles): Service B + Transmission Fluid & Filter Service (Sytner Mercedes Bristol)

* October 2017 (18,363 miles): Service A + Spark Plug Replacement + Brake Fluid (Mercedes Bury St Edmunds)

* November 2016 (5,678 miles): Service B + Air Filter Element (Greenoaks Mercedes Reading)

* February 2016 (4,748 miles): Service A + Air Filter Element (Greenoaks Mercedes Slough)

* March 2015 (3,474 miles): Service B + Brake Fluid Flush (Greenoaks Mercedes Slough)

* March 2014 (2,817 miles): Service A (Greenoaks Mercedes Slough)

Key Mechanical Notes:

* Gearbox: The automatic transmission fluid has been changed three times (30k, 50k, and 56k miles) which is well above the factory requirements.

* Spark Plugs: Changed three times (18k, 46k, and 68k miles).

* Brakes: Brand new pads and discs fitted all around within the last 3,000 miles.

Bodywork & Paint:

Mercedes factory Fire Opal Red cars from this era suffered from lacquer peel with many resprayed under warranty as a known defect. To sort this permanently, the car was given a professional, bare-metal full respray in 2026. It was properly stripped down and refinished, so the paintwork is now immaculate and free from the usual defects.

Specification & Spares:

* Factory Options: Dimmable Magic Sky panoramic glass roof,

* Airscarf neck-level heating,

*heated black leather seats,

*IWC analogue dashboard clock.

* Comes with 3 working keys.

* Spares: I am including a matching spare front and rear alloy rim. Both are perfectly straight and usable, though one would benefit from a minor cosmetic refurb for scuffed lacquer.

Daily Driving & Compliance

It remains fully ULEZ/CAZ compliant. Thanks to the AMG cylinder deactivation system, it genuinely averages 25–30 mpg on a steady rural A-road commute, though it sits in the low 20s if you are using Sport mode.

The car is safely stored near Alexandria / West Dunbartonshire and the mileage won't alter much. Priced at £19,450 ONO. I am happy to discuss sensible offers with a serious buyer after a physical viewing.