2002 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.4 SL55 AMG

Overview

• Make: Mercedes-Benz
• Model: SL
• Trim: AMG
• Version: 5.4 SL55 Kompressor AMG Auto RWD Euro 4 2dr (476 bhp)
• Year: 2002
• Mileage: 79,196 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Convertible, 2 doors, 2 seats
• Engine: 5.4 litres, 476 bhp
• Gearbox: Automatic
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: Silver
• CO2: 324 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 4, ULEZ compliant

About this car

This 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL AMG is advertised with 79,196 miles, approximately 2,400 below the typical mileage for its age. The dealer is asking £16,995, which is £191 below the AskCar estimate of £17,186. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 365 Mercedes-Benz SL cars across different ages and specifications. It first appeared in our advert records 63 days ago. Our records show an MOT expiry date of 28 August 2026, which has passed. Ask the dealer for an update. The government's MOT record matches its advertised mileage. It is for sale at MB500 in Market Harborough. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 6 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Fair price: £191 (1%) under the AskCar estimate of £17,186.

The AskCar estimate is our expected asking price for this car. It uses UK dealer asking prices, accounting for make, model, trim, version, age, mileage, fuel, gearbox, body type, driven wheels, engine size and power. It is an advertised price, not a confirmed sale price.

It draws on 365 priced Mercedes-Benz SL adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 6 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL has been on sale for at least 63 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 4 September 2026 at £16,995. Its asking price has not changed.

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 6 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 28 August 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It failed its MOT on 21 August 2025 (nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint excessively worn) and passed 8 days later, on 29 August 2025.

Advisories at the latest test: rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; offside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; and 1 more.

Mileage at that test: 78,253 miles, which matches the advertised 79,196 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 2,400 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL on AskCar.

Similar cars

7 other 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL AMG 5.4 petrol automatic convertibles are for sale at UK dealers, from £15,690 to £59,995, as of 6 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL AMG, 5.4 petrol convertible, black. Mileage: 74,000 miles. Price: £17,995, £1,000 more than this car. Dealer: Sheriff Motors in Edinburgh. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/mercedes-benz-sl-2002-2314d9a9c9ce
• 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL AMG, 5.4 petrol convertible, black. Mileage: 85,757 miles. Price: £19,995, £3,000 more than this car. Dealer: United Traders Yardley in Birmingham. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/mercedes-benz-sl-2002-9b54f99e0b25
• 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL AMG, 5.4 petrol convertible, silver. Mileage: 62,000 miles. Price: £17,995, £1,000 more than this car. Dealer: The Carsite London in Bromley. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/mercedes-benz-sl-2002-af01c3831e5a

• The nearest: 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL AMG, 5.4 petrol convertible, silver, 28 miles from this car. Mileage: 29,000 miles. Price: £23,995, £7,000 more than this car. Dealer: Motorhouse (Beds) in Bedford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/mercedes-benz-sl-2002-696a4c912c41