

This 2005 Mercedes-Benz C55 AMG was sold new and registered in Illinois where it remained with the first owner through 2007. It was traded back to the selling dealer in Illinois and sold Certified Pre-Owned to the second owner who kept the car through 2018. Since, the current owner has added approximately 20k miles. The C55 has received dealer service from new and shows 56k original miles. Finished in Mars Red (590) over Black Leather (841), it’s powered by a 5.4-liter AMG-tuned M113 V8 paired with a five-speed AMG SpeedShift automatic transmission. Features include Xenon headlamps, heated AMG sport seats, a power tilt/slide glass sunroof, dual-zone climate control, auto-dimming mirrors and a Harman Kardon Logic7 surround sound system. The included Carfax report shows 24 service history records over 21 years of documentation with nearly all of them being Mercedes-Benz dealer services. Recent services include a coolant and brake fluid service, an oil service, new valve cover gaskets, new breather hoses, and new tires. This C55 is now being offered for sale by the selling dealer out of East Petersburg, Pennsylvania with the original manufacturer’s literature, a Carfax, and a clean Pennsylvania title.
The exterior is finished in Mars Red (590) and features AMG sculpted front and rear bumpers, side skirts and chromed quad exhaust tips. Exterior features include fog lamps, a power operated tilt/slide glass sunroof and blue-tinted heat insulating glass. Detailed photos of the exterior are included in the gallery and while the Carfax shows minor damage reported in 2023, no signs of damage are present. The seller reports the damage to have only affected the front bumper as it was cracked on a tall parking curb. The front bumper was subsequently replaced. The front clip has partial PPF coverage halfway up the hood and fenders, the complete bumper, and mirror caps.
Factory staggered 18” AMG Dual Spoke alloy wheels wear Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires measuring 225/40 front and 245/35 rear and show 2023 and 2024 date codes. The wheels are in good condition with no curb rash or discoloration visible.
The AMG sport seats are trimmed in Black Leather (841) with Black Alcantara accents on the upper seat backs. Both front seats are heated and power adjustable with three-position memory. AMG-specific aluminum trim is found on the center console, dashboard and door panels. Interior amenities include a Harman Kardon Logic7 surround sound system, auto-dimming mirrors, a power tilt/telescope steering wheel, cruise control, dual-zone climate control and an integrated garage door opener. The rear seats fold flat for through-loading. An aftermarket AMG crest is mounted to the gear knob, it can be removed to the buyer’s preference.
The leather-wrapped AMG sport steering wheel fronts a 200-mph speedometer and 7k-rpm tachometer with a configurable digital display mounted in the center. The digital odometer reads 56k miles. Mounted behind the steering wheel are shift buttons which control the AMG SpeedShift function for the transmission.
This W203 AMG is powered by a 5.4-liter AMG-tuned M113 V8 which is factory rated at 362 horsepower and 376 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a five-speed AMG SpeedShift automatic transmission. The included Carfax report shows 24 service history records over 21 years of documentation with nearly all of them being Mercedes-Benz dealer services. Recent services include a coolant and brake fluid service, an oil service, new valve cover gaskets, new breather hoses, and new tires. Photos of the underbody are viewable in the gallery.
This C55 shows three owners from new, linear mileage updates, and regular dealer service history on the included Carfax report. This C55 is now being offered for sale by the selling dealer out of East Petersburg, Pennsylvania with the original manufacturer’s literature, a Carfax, and a clean Pennsylvania title.
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The W203 C55 AMG is one of those wonderfully straightforward AMG cars: a naturally aspirated 5.4-liter M113 V8, rear-wheel drive, compact proportions, and a proper old-school performance sedan feel. Short-lived and increasingly hard to find in the right condition, the C55 offers a level of simplicity and character that later AMG models moved away from. This example is especially appealing in Mars Red, a rarely seen color that gives the car far more presence than the usual black, silver, or gray finishes while still suiting the understated W203 shape. Showing 55k miles and documented dealer service from new, it carries the kind of history that matters on a modern classic AMG. For buyers looking for a distinctive, naturally aspirated AMG sedan with strong provenance and usable mileage, this C55 checks all the right boxes.
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Oh man I love this thing.