Highlights

USA title and Dutch Import documentation
All duties and VAT have been paid
Comes with window sticker ($90,495.-- original retail price) and Mercedes-Benz datacard
CLEAN CARFAX to confirm damage free history and mileage
Recently serviced (140 miles ago, right before export to the Netherlands)
Desirable and rare colour ‘019U Designo Rot Metallic’
Seller can assist with worldwide transport and shipping

The Appeal

The Mercedes-Benz R129 SL500 represents the pinnacle of 1990s German engineering, combining timeless styling with robust V8 power and sophisticated technology. This particular example stands out for its desirable and rare Designo Rot Metallic paint finish, complemented by a beige leather interior. As a 40th Anniversary Edition model from 1997, it offers an elevated specification over standard examples, making it particularly collectable among Mercedes-Benz enthusiasts.

This SL500 presents with comprehensive documentation, including its original window sticker confirming its substantial $90,495 retail price when new, along with a Mercedes-Benz datacard detailing its factory specification. Recently imported from the USA with all duties and VAT paid, it comes with complete Dutch import documentation, making it ready for European registration. The clean Carfax report confirms its damage-free history and verifies the mileage of 100,887 miles.

History and Paperwork

1997 Mercedes-Benz R129 SL500 with USA title and Dutch import documentation
All duties and VAT have been paid, making it ready for European registration
Registration in Europe will be the buyer's responsibility
Comes with original window sticker showing $90,495 retail price when new
Mercedes-Benz datacard confirms factory specification and rare Designo paint
Clean Carfax report confirms damage-free history and verifies the mileage
Recently serviced in January 2025 at 100,747 miles, just 140 miles ago
Service included maintenance inspection, battery replacement, oil and filter change, serpentine belt replacement, and fuel injection system flush
Passed emissions inspection on January 17th, 2025
40th Anniversary Edition specification (code 908)

The vendor has provided the following service history:

01/17/2025
- Inspection Station – Fremont, CA
- Passed emissions inspection
01/17/2025 – 100,862 miles
- ABC Smog – Fremont, CA
- Vehicle serviced
- Emissions inspection performed
01/03/2025 – 100,747 miles
- Fremont Foreign Auto – Fremont, CA
- Vehicle serviced
- Maintenance inspection completed
- Battery/charging system checked
- Battery charged
- Battery replaced
- Fluids checked
- Fuel injection system flushed/serviced
- Lights checked
- Oil and filter changed
- Power steering checked
- Serpentine belt replaced
- Tire condition and pressure checked

Mercedes-Benz Datacard:
Interior LEATHER - BEIGE (265A)

Paint 1 DESIGNO-RED (019U)
Paint 2 DESIGNO-RED (019U)

Code Description

019O DESIGNO-RED
019U DESIGNO-RED
057 YEAR OF MODIFICATION 96/2
241 FRONT SEAT LH ELECTRIC ADJUSTABLE WITH MEMORY
242 FRONT SEAT RH ELECTRIC ADJUSTABLE WITH MEMORY
249 AUTOMATICALLY DIPPING INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR
251 RADIO MB - EXQUISIT - USA
260 TYPE DESTINATION ON TRUNK LID - ELIMINATION
265A LEATHER - BEIGE
309 CUP HOLDER
340 ADDITIONAL 3RD STOP LAMP
461 INSTRUMENT WITH MILES IND. AND ENGLISH LEGEND
494 VERSION FOR USA
501 OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR, RIGHT, HEATED (R.H.D.)
524 PAINTWORK - PRESERVATION
551 ANTI-THEFT/ANTI-BREAK-IN WARNING SYSTEM
600 HEADLAMP WIPER/WASHER
634 DELETION - FIRST AID KIT
636 DELETION - WARNING TRIANGLE
668 MODE OF PACKING VE III WITH STYROPOR BUMPER RAILS
740 BLACK SOFT TOP FABRIC 9001
807 CHANGE OF MODEL YEAR, THE LAST FIGURE SHOWING THE NEW MODEL YEAR
810 SOUND SYSTEM
873 SEAT HEATER FOR LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT SEATS
908 40TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION

Safety

Automatic slip control
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Adjustable 3-point front shoulder belts w/height adjustment & emergency tensioning retractors
Driver & front passenger front airbag supplemental restraint system
Dual heated electric remote outside rearview mirrors
Rear foglamp
Front foglamps
Halogen headlamps & heated washing system w/wipers
Adjustable seat-mounted 3-point shoulder belts
Removable wind deflector
Removable hard top
Automatic electric/hydraulic convertible soft top

Interior

4-remote locking storage compartments
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors
Rearview mirror w/auto-dimming feature
Automatic electric AM/FM/cellular antenna
Bose sound system w/Acoustimass, antitheft-coded AM/FM stereo/weather band radio & auto-reverse cassette player, auto speed-dependent volume adjustment, 6-disc CD changer
Automatic climate control: dust & filter, residual-heat REST mode
Universal integrated garage door opener
Anti-theft alarm system w/starter interrupt
Interior lamp delay
Interior central locking system for storage compartments
Remote infrared locking system: remote trunk release, remote window closing, starter interrupt
Cruise control
Key or remote-operated window closing capability
Power windows w/express-down control
Burl walnut interior trim
Velour floor mats
Electrically operated tilt/telescoping steering column w/3-position memory
Leather upholstery
Adjustable front center armrest
10-way electrically adjustable front bucket seats w/head restraints/3-position driver seat memory

Exterior

Eccentric-sweep windshield wiper w/heated washer system, rain-sensing wiper activation
Auto dimming driver mirror

Mechanics

21.1 gallon fuel tank
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Hydraulic 4-wheel power-assisted disc brakes
Power-assisted recirculating-ball steering
8J x 16 & 8.5J x 16 8-hole aluminum-alloy wheels
P225/55ZR16 SBR tires
Gas-pressurized shock absorbers
Independent five-link rear suspension w/anti-lift/anti-squat geometry, coil springs, stabilizer bar
Independent front suspension w/damper struts, coil springs, lower control arms w/anti-dive geometry, stabilizer bar, negative-offset steering geometry, monocoque body construction
Rear wheel drive
Fully electronic ignition system w/knock sensor timing control
Automatic slip control
5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission -inc: “winter” mode, adaptive controls, OD
Control area network data management system
Variable intake valve timing
5.0L DOHC SMPI 32-valve aluminum-alloy V8 engine

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