Highlights
- Well specified R129 with Panoramic Roof hard top
- Low mileage car in desirable colour combination
- Full service history by main dealers and specialists
- MOT to February 2024 with no advisories
- Beautifully presented car, clearly carefully owned
The Appeal
The R129 SL is the classic car that does it all: wind-in-the-hair weekend indulgence or hard-topped daily driver. Engineered to perfection and built to Mercedes-Benz’ impeccable standards, it is no surprise that good examples are in constantly in demand.
The car’s appeal also lies in their being a version to suit all tastes, from economical six cylinders to Bahn-storming V8s. The 3.2litre SL320 sits neatly between these two poles, offering smooth performance with decent economy.
With so much variety, the trick when buying a SL320 is to find one in the right specification because these cars came with a host of options to dial up the luxury.
This low mileage 1997 SL320 certainly ticks those boxes. It was factory supplied with the remarkable Panoramic Roof hard top as well as rear seats, two particularly desirable options. Full service history – most recently on 13th August 2023 – by main dealers and specialists supports the view presented by its condition that this has been a very well cared for car.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 11th November 1997
- VIN records show the car was built in October 1997 and delivered on the 29th of that month
- Factory service book showing 13 stamps, a combination of main dealers and independent specialists
- Most recently serviced on 13th August 2023 by an independent specialist
- 2 keys with factory fobs
- MOT to 2nd February 2024 with no advisories
- Few miles covered since MOT test
- MOT history shows just one advisory in last 10 years
The Condition
- High specification car finished in Smoke Silver metallic (code 702O)
- Paintwork and bodywork present very well with few visible marks or scuffs
- Beige leather (code 265A) interior showing barely any signs of wear
- Factory body colour hard top features optional Panoramic Roof
- 16in factory alloy wheels are unmarked and there is a matching full size spare
- Quality Pirelli tyres fitted all round with plenty of tread showing
- Underside in very good condition with no structural advisories on MOT
- Interior trim and veneers unmarked with good switchgear
- High end Blaupunkt Modena stereo with matching veneer finish
- Electric front seats showing barely any wear and small rear seats, all with seatbelts
- Barely any wear visible across oft-used surfaces such as driver’s seat, wheel and gear lever
- Factory correct Dark Brown (code 8023) fabric roof shows good colour depth
- Clear and undamaged window panels on roof
- Wind break included
- Specification includes cruise control, air conditioning, rain sensing wipers and headlamp wash/wipe
- The only signs of use are some light scuffs on the driver’s door fabric panel
The Mechanics
- 3,199cc M104 Mercedes-Benz straight six 24V engine developing 225bhp
- 5-speed 5G-TRONIC automatic gearbox
- Full service history including most recently in August 2023
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