- Auctions
- The September Classic Car Sale 2022
- 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 200 Kompressor (R171)
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 200 Kompressor (R171)
Lot Number: 702
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 200 Kompressor (R171)
Genuine, one owner from new, 1.8-litre Supercharged SLK with just 29,000 miles and offered at No Reserve.
- Sold for: £5,063
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 24th September, 2022 at 11.00am BST at
-
BODY COLOUR
Brilliant Silver -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
LJ55 XTL -
ODOMETER READING
29000 Miles
SUMMARY
Genuine, one owner from new, 1.8-litre Supercharged SLK with just 29,000 miles and offered at No Reserve.
DESCRIPTION
- Second generation, front engined, rear-wheel drive retractable hardtop roadster (R171)
- Less than 29,000 miles and only ever driven by the vendor and his wife
- 1.8-litre, supercharged, in-line 4-cylinder offering 163bhp, 0-60 in 7.9 seconds and 143mph
- Finished in Brilliant Silver with a smart black and silver leather interior
- Good service history stamped by Mercedes and a local specialist
- A lovely, low-mileage example on offer at No Reserve
Viewing is highly recommended and vehicles will be available for viewing at the venue on Thursday 22nd and Friday 23rd September between 10am and 5pm, and then from 9am on Saturday 24th ahead of the auction which begins at 11am.
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 702
- Make
- MERCEDES
- Model
- SLK
- Variant
- Kompressor (R171)
- Registration Number
- LJ55 XTL
- MOT Expiry
- 23/11/2022
- Chassis Number
- W D B 1 7 1 4 4 2 2 F 0 9 6 6 1 5
- Engine Number
- 27194430682244
- Transmission
- manual
- Body Colour
- Brilliant Silver
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Rick Foster
- rick@classiccarauctions.co.uk
SCORE:
108 / 135
Exterior
Bodywork:
Glass:
Paint:
Chrome:
Trim:
Remarks
A few bumper scuffs front and rear. Some tiny marks on the body.
Interior
Door-Cards:
Carpets:
Seating:
Headlining:
Dashboard:
Boot:
Remarks
Some wear on the driver's seat.
Engine
Components:
Appearance:
Starting:
Running:
Remarks
The MOT is valid until November 2022
Transmission
Gears:
Clutch:
Drive-Shaft:
Remarks
To the best of my knowledge
Running Gear
Axles:
Chassis:
Suspension:
Bearings:
Brakes:
Wheels & Tyres:
Remarks
To the best of my knowledge
Electrics
Minor:
Major:
Remarks
To the best of my knowledge.
Vehicle History
Remarks
The vehicle has been driven from new only by Dr and Mrs Colvin, mostly for short journeys. The mileage is c. 29,000.
Import Notes
We imported the car new from Rome Italy. It was built to a full UK specification, including Right hand drive and we drove it home ousreslves. It was registered as new in the UK on 01.12.2005
About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
Vehicles can be collected from The Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN, on Sunday 25th September between 10am and 3pm and Monday 26th September between 9am and 1pm.
Our transport partners, EM Rogers, can assist with collection and delivery. Please contact them on 01604 755511 or trafficdesk@emrogers.co.uk for a quote.
Due to venue restrictions we need to be clear of The WEC by 1pm on Monday 26th therefore any motor vehicles not collected by this time will be taken to our transport partners storage facility in Northampton for a fee of £150 plus VAT. Storage will be charged at £10 plus VAT per day.
Did you know that you may be able to finance your upcoming auction purchase? Our exclusive finance partner Apollo Capital are able to organise fast pre-approval for car funding on the latest interest rates and terms, minimum £50k lend.
An agreement in principle could see you arrange a finance package so the funds are ready to be paid out when you’ve bought your dream auction purchase. Please speak to their experts for a quote on 01423 590242 or visit apollocapitalgroup.co.uk/iconicauctioneers/.
A classic car or motorcycle is a source of great pride and enjoyment but, whether your car or motorcycle is in storage or on the road, you’ll need a specialist insurance policy. We have partnered with Howden Insurance a leading insurance brokers with a team dedicated to classic cars and motorcycles. They cover a vast array of classic and vintage models and only work with insurers who provide a great service and share our passion for the classic motor industry.
For a personal classic car or classic motorcycle quote, visit:
www.howdeninsurance.co.uk/iconic-auctioneers
Newsletter Sign Up
Keyword Alerts
Would you like to receive personalised keyword alerts when new catalogues go live. If so, please indicate these below
Set a password to save your keyword alerts
Passwords are a minimum of 7 characters and must include an upper case letter, a lower case letter, a number and a special character.
Newsletter
