12th Nov, 2023 12:00
The Bolesworth Castle November 2023 Classic & Performance Car Auction
2015 Mercedes SLK200 AMG Sport
A genuine two-keeper, 35,950 miles example, complemented by full service history
Registration - HY15 JYP
Chassis No - WDD1724482F103431
M.O.T. - March 2024
Odometer - 35,950
Here we have a genuine two-owner SLK that’s accumulated a relatively modest 35,950 miles from new. Its striking black bodywork is paired with Sand-coloured hide interior trim and the Benz rides on five-spoke AMG alloy wheels. The car was purchased by the vendor from Mercedes-Benz Milton Keynes six years ago, and was last serviced as recently as September this year. He informs us that ‘HY15 JYP’ ‘has been well looked after throughout its life’, and that ‘all the electrics work and the retractable roof is on-the button’. He currently considers the 1.8-litre turbocharged engine, six-speed automatic gearbox and upholstery to all be in ‘excellent’ order, and the bodywork and paintwork as ‘good’. He is now selling the SLK complete with original emergency tyre inflator pack, full service history, handbooks, and a selection of invoices and old MOTs, plus a current certificate valid into March next year.
Mercedes-Benz’s SLK was introduced in 1996 as a competitor for the Porsche Boxster and BMW Z3, and was among the first models to feature an electro-hydraulic retractable hardtop. The first generation examples (codename R170) were manufactured until 2004, when they were superseded by the substantially revised R171 model. This longer wheelbase model brought many updates including: sharper styling; a galvanised, stiffer bodyshell; two-stage airbags; a faster-folding retractable roof; fabric wind-blocker; and a new line-up of engines from a supercharged in-line four-cylinder unit of 1.8 litres to a normally-aspirated V8 of no less than 5.4 litres. The third and final generation of the SLK, the R172, reigned from 2011 to 2020. The turbocharged 1796cc engine of the SLK 200 (1.8) model had an output of 181bhp – sufficient to allow the Benz to sprint from 0-62mph in c.7.3 seconds.
In summary:
- A genuine two-keeper, 35,950-mile example
- Comes complete with full service history and MOT into March 2024
- The last service was carried out as recently as two months ago
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £250 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 12.5% + VAT (minimum £250 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Estimated at £12,000 - £14,000
Auction: The Bolesworth Castle November 2023 Classic & Performance Car Auction, 12th Nov, 2023
Our November auction of classic and performance cars
Viewing Days:
Saturday 11th November,12 noon - 6pm
Sunday 12th November, 9am - 12 noon
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