Registration – YF54 MVE

Chassis No. – WDB2304792F092290

M.O.T. – July 2025

Odometer – 118,000

‘YF54 MVE’ represent the rarest model the R230 SL range with just 3,055 of this V12, twin-turbo powered range topper produced and less than 100 making it to the UK. With an original sticker price of over £140,000 and originally quoted as having over 600bhp and 700 Ib-ft of torque, ‘YF54 MVE’ is a Mercedes-Benz purist’s dream. ‘YF54 MVE’ has been in the current ownership for around six years during which time it has been fastidiously maintained by its keeper. During this ownership the oil has been changed at 3,000 mile intervals and a full engine overhaul has been performed around two thousand miles ago. A huge list of other work has been undertaken and improvements made. ‘YF54 MVE’ is offered with a documented service history, a current advisory free MOT until July 2025 and is offered here with NO RESERVE. A vanishingly rare opportunity to secure a very scarce V12, twin turbo supercar beater.

Despite the R230 range already featuring two flavours of 500 bhp models – the SL55 AMG and the SL600 – AMG wanted more. The SL65 AMG arrived in 2004 featuring the 6-litre, hand built version of the M275 twin-turbo V12 unit and 738 Ib-ft which was a then record for a production car. Car and Driver achieved a 3.6 second 0-60mph time and needed just 7.5 second to reach 100mph. With the electronic limiter disabled the SL65 was reportedly good for 216 mph. The current keeper has provided a huge list of work undertaken in his ownership and this will be included with the car. A few of the highlights, however, include including full engine gasket replacements, turbo upgrades, suspension refresh, gearbox refresh, diff rebuild, new serpentine belt, three idlers and tensioner, new starter motor, main and auxiliary radiators and associated pipework. The rear subframe has been removed, the surface corrosion removed and repainted with POR-15 rust inhibiter, suspension components cleaned, and many new bushes fitted. There is much, much more detailed by the current owner. Some valuable parts are also included, not least a full, brand new set of Brembo front brake discs and pads. The mechanical facets of ‘YF54 MVE’ are vendor rated as “excellent.”

Finished in Obsidian Black ‘YF54 MVE’ presents as a surprisingly stealthy twin turbo V12, in many ways. All the much admired elements of the R230 are noted here including the origami-esque folding metal roof and the AMG specific quad oval tailpipes. ‘YF54 MVE’ sporting and highly luxurious cabin is swathed in supple red leather and accents of grey Alcantara and features just about every refinement available in 2004. The vendor rates the paintwork, bodywork and interior as “good.”

In summary:

• One of less than 100 range topping R230s to make it to the UK
• Superbly maintained by the current keeper, regardless of cost
• Complete with some desirable and valuable spare parts