An utterly immaculate C55 AMG with just 43k miles from new.

 

The C55 AMG is a rare bird among ‘modern’ AMGs. Just 4000 where made worldwide within a fairly short production window towards the latter half of the W203’s life. Replacing the C32, its formula was simple and effective and the essence of what AMG excelled in – shoehorning a AMG tuned 5.5-litre V8 into MB’s smallest saloon. Actually it wasn’t as simple as it sounds because the whole nose of the car had to be lengthened, but the 367BHP and 376lb/ft endowed the C with a mighty punch, accelerating to 62mph in 4.7 seconds or indeed at any speed without effort.

 

This 2006 example finished in Brilliant Silver with black leather was sold new in Japan and imported into the UK in 2020. It has the usual high specification with climate control, electric/memory seats, auto xenon headlamps, folding mirrors and so on.

 

Coming from Japan where cars live in a much kinder climate without road salt and with considerably stricter tests, this C55 is in incredible condition. The bodywork is unmarked and the interior is immaculate. The wheels are perfect and wear matching Pirelli tyres all round.

The underside is in incredible condition and zero corrosion.

 

With just 43k miles from new it is no surprise that this AMG drives beautifully. It is, of course, very fast, but it is also very refined and subtle.

 

All original books/manuals and two keys. Full service history with 16 services recorded from new!

 

The COMAND system has been replaced with an up to date Dynavin unit that features DAB radio, Bluetooth hands-free, music streaming, touch-screen sat nav and more.

 

ULEZ compliant and road tax is £295 per year.

 

A sure-fire future classic, this C55 is a truly superb example of this rare AMG model.

 

 

Option Codes

 

241 – Front seat, left, electrically adjustable with memory

275 – Memory package (driver’s seat, mirror, steering column)

287 – Load through feature

301 – Ashtray package

345 – Rain sensor

414 – Electric tilt/slide glass sunroof

500 – Folding mirrors

573 – ISOFIX

580 – Air conditioning

618 – Bi-xenon headlamps

691 – Blue head-insulating glass

732 – Birds eye maple wood

772 – AMG styling package

786 – AMG double spoke wheels

873 – Heated seats

926 – Euro 4