2000 Mercedes-Benz SL 280 (R129)

Highlights

  • Smart Obsidian Black paint, recently polished and waxed
  • Air conditioning recently recharged and serviced
  • No MOT advisories
  • Over £8k worth of invoices on services and bills 
  • The refined and smooth 2.8l V6

The Appeal

Finished in a suitably menacing shade of Obsidian Black, this R129 looks smart, suave and sophisticated. It has clearly been well cared for and has recently been treated to a machine polish and wax to bring it up to a high standard of finish. 
Inside, the cabin is a sumptuously appointed place to be, with cream leather and recently serviced climate control providing sterling service to keep the occupants comfortable. 
This SL 280 comes with extensive service history and no MOT advisories, having been serviced by Mercedes-Benz dealers and specialists. It is now presented in good overall condition, looking considerably less than its 22 years of age. 

The History and Paperwork

  • First registered 22nd November 2000
  • MOT valid until 31st May 2023
  • No MOT advisories
  • Sold new in the UK
  • Extensive history file 
  • Many Mercedes-Benz main dealer invoices
  • Original owner’s manuals in leather document wallet
  • Well stamped service record
  • Many historic MOT certificates
  • Two former keepers

The Interior

  • Cream leather in generally good condition, with some wear to the driver’s bolster
  • Electrically adjustable heated seats
  • Elsewhere, the leather shows only light creasing from use
  • Burr walnut veneer on the centre console looks to be in good condition
  • The dashboard top appears to be free from cracks and UV damage
  • Original Mercedes-Benz radio-cassette player still fitted
  • Climate control said to work well, having bee re gassed last year and had a new condenser fitted
  • The pale carpets look generally clean and tidy, with which overmats — there is some staining to the driver’s footwell overmat
  • There is occasional seating to the rear, with static lap belts 
  • Wind deflector has its own storage compartment in the boot
  • The boot is spacious and carpeted throughout. The carpets are very clean for their age
  • A spare wheel and six-CD changer site under the boot floor 

The Exterior 

  • Very smart Obsidian Black paintwork
  • The paint is in great condition, having reportedly been machine polished and waxed
  • There are some marks and scratches, as you would expect on a car of this age, but no significant damage — only a very small patch of bubbling in the front right wheel arch 
  • The badges and trim all look well presented
  • Lamp lenses clear and bright 
  • The hardtop can be removed and stored 
  • Some corrosion to suspension and exhaust components
  • The vendor tells us that the soft top hood was replaced about seven years and still works as it should do
  • Alloy wheels in good condition, with a couple showing signs of bubbling

The Mechanics 

  • 2,799cc V6 engine produces 200 bhp
  • Five-speed automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
  • Said to start easily and run without fault
  • No reported leaks or unusual noises
  • The vendor informs us that the gear change is very smooth 
  • The engine bay is very clean and tidy
  • Extensive invoices for servicing from Mercedes-Benz main dealers and specialists

Summary

This R129 is very presentable throughout and still looks good in modern traffic. It could just be the perfect ‘daily’ classic.

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Vehicle specification
  • Year 2000
  • Make Mercedes
  • Model SL280
  • Colour Black
  • Odometer 125,367 Miles
  • Engine size 2799
Auction Details
  • Seller Type Private
  • Town Croydon
  • Location London
  • Country United Kingdom
Bidding history
39 bids
  • ne•••• £7,300 03/02/23
  • Fa•••• £7,200 03/02/23
  • ja•••• £7,100 03/02/23
  • ne•••• £7,000 03/02/23
  • ja•••• £6,900 03/02/23
  • ne•••• £6,800 03/02/23
  • ja•••• £6,700 03/02/23
  • ne•••• £6,600 03/02/23
  • ja•••• £6,500 03/02/23
  • ne•••• £6,400 03/02/23
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