1995 Mercedes-Benz SL320 R129
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Highlights
- Smart Azurite Blue over grey colour scheme
- Factory hard top included
- Navy blue soft top is reportedly in nice sound order
- Thick history file ongoing maintenance
- MOT to November 2024
- Well kept bodywork and interior
The Appeal
The R129 SL is that rarity amongst modern classics, one that is equally at home as a stand-out daily driver as a sparingly used weekend indulgence. That is down to its superb engineering and comfortable, practical layout.
The 3.2litre SL320 is a highlight of the large range, combining decent performance with six cylinder economy. Well specified cars further stand out, subdued tones with tasteful interior being in demand.
This 1995 SL320 ticks all of those boxes, smartly preserved in Azurite Blue metallic with complementary grey leather interior. It comes with a thick history file and long MOT, plus the versatility of a factory hard top and canvas soft top thats in nice order.
The History and Paperwork
- First UK registered 31st December 1995
- VIN records show this car was built in March 1995 and delivered on the 17th of the month
- Seven owners from new with current owner since May 2022
- Full set of factory handbooks and wallet all in good condition
- Service book shows 14 stamps, most recently on 27th January 2014 at 73,620 miles
- Further invoices show ongoing servicing and maintenance by specialists
- Notable work includes water pump replaced in November 2018
- Engine work totalling £2,263 by specialist at 83,270 in early 2017 according to MOT records
- Experience certificate of history dated 2008
- MOT to 9th November 2024 with 96,417 miles showing on test
- Various advisories noted on MOT
The Condition
- Attractive and popular Azurite Blue metallic (code 278A) paintwork
- Matching factory hard top
- Paintwork in good condition with no issues notable from photographs
- Light stone chips to front and small area of damage to offside front spoiler
- Bodywork is straight and well kept with no visible damage or dents to report
- Sits on factory correct eight hole 16in alloy wheels in good order
- Goodyear tyres which are in good condition with plenty of tread showing
- Dark blue soft top fitted which the vendor describes as in good sound order
- Removable hard top currently fitted for winter use
- Well kept and high specification interior with grey leather (code 366O)
- Some marks notable to front seats including passenger base and driver’s bolster
- Fitted with optional and desirable rear seats which fold to provide extra storage
- Dark wood veneers in good order with switchgear similarly presented
- Modern Sony stereo fitted with CD player and Bluetooth compatibility
- Cruise control and front seat heaters
- Wind deflector included
The Mechanics
- 3,199cc straight six 24 valve Mercedes-Benz engine developing 225bhp
- 4spd 4G-TRONIC automatic gearbox
- Lots of servicing and maintenance work documented in photographs
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✓ If the seller is registered as a private seller, consumer rights stemming from EU consumer protection law do not apply. Car & Classic’s return policy applies.
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✓ This vehicle is “Sold As Seen”, on an “As Is, Where Is’ basis and without warranty. A full inspection of the vehicle prior to purchase and bidding is highly recommended. Photos and descriptions are for guidance purposes only.
✓ VAT is included in the buyer's deposit. VAT may or may not be included in the final bid or offer price, as specified in the listing.
✓ UK-registered cars and motorbikes on Car & Classic are run through an online HPI check, to verify that they show no insurance database markers for damage or theft, and have no finance owing.
✓ Buyers are responsible for vehicle collection or delivery.
Vehicle specification
- Year 1995
- Make Mercedes
- Model SL320
- Colour Blue
- Odometer 96,428 Miles
- Engine size 3199
Auction Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Wincanton
- Location Somerset
- Country United Kingdom
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bids
- ro•••• £4,200 20/02/24
- ne•••• £4,100 19/02/24
- ss•••• £4,000 13/02/24
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