Description
Mercedes 500SL, UK car
Launch colour spec, nautic blue met over andor blue Sacco panels. Beige mushroom leather seats 265a, blue soft top
Drivers air bag, Asr traction control, rear child seats, cd player, original 8 hole alloys 16 inch. 4 brand new Bridgestone tyres
Owned for over 10 years. Mercedes club member.
Wiring loom done, this year new power steering box, new roof control unit last year etc and major works done to keep this car in very good mechanical condition. Mot November 23 but been serviced in last few weeks and very few miles done last 12 months.
Good condition all round and some small blemishes. Good service history and all the books.
This R129-generation Mercedes-Benz 500 SL is an appealing and well-preserved example of the refined yet powerful modern classic roadster, offered from long-term ownership.
Under the bonnet sits a naturally aspirated 5. 0-litre V8, delivering around 322bhp to the rear wheels via a four-speed automatic transmission.
This original UK-market example was first registered in February 1993, and has been with its current and seventh owner since December 2012.
The odometer shows 95, 200 miles from new.
This 500 SL is finished in the attractive launch colour hue of Nautic Blue Metallic with complementary Andor Blue lower ‘Sacco’ panels, along with a matching hard-top roof and a dark blue convertible hood.
16-inch eight-hole light alloy wheels with brand-new Bridgestone Turanza tyres (fitted June 2023).
The factory specification includes headlamp washers, a top-tinted windscreen, dual-zone climate control, a heated rear screen, and electrically adjustable front seats with three-position memory. Factory options include the rear seats, ASR traction control, driver airbag, and electric mirrors including rear-view mirror.
This example now features an aftermarket Sony CD stereo with USB and auxiliary inputs, as well as DAB digital radio.
The car comes with a warning triangle, the tool roll, a first aid kit with a beige pouch, the stamped service booklet, and the owner’s manuals. Apr 1993, 852 miles at Mercedes-Benz Monarch Cars (Tamworth) Limited
Dec 1994, 4, 549 miles at B&K Thomas Limited Mercedes-Benz
Jul 1996, 7, 226 miles at Mercedes-Benz Waterhouse Limited
Mar 1997, 12, 074 miles at Mercedes-Benz Waterhouse Limited
Mar 1998, 18, 068 miles at Mercedes-Benz Waterhouse Limited
May 1999, 22, 476 miles at Mercedes-Benz Waterhouse Limited
Sep 1999, 30, 197 miles at Mercedes-Benz Waterhouse Limited
Feb 2000, 35, 977 miles at Mercedes-Benz Lancaster Tollgate
Jun 2000, 40, 910 miles at Lancaster Europa Limited
May 2001, 48, 077 miles at Mercedes-Benz Jacksons Bournemouth
Nov 2002, 53, 988 miles at Mercedes-Benz
Jan 2004, 60, 284 miles at Marsh Motorsport
Oct 2004, 66, 672 miles at Mercedes-Benz
Aug 2005, 72, 100 miles at Mercedes-Benz
Sep 2006, 77, 850 miles at Mercedes-Benz
Sep 2013, 84, 910 miles at Ron Barton’s Garage
Aug 2014, 88, 112 miles at Ron Barton’s Garage
Jul 2015, 89, 751 miles at Aylesbury Autotech
Jul 2016, at Edward Hall Mercedes (various work including new rotor arms, distributor caps, new wiring loom, ASR module, and throttle bodies)
Sep 2021, at Merc Medics Send (new controller for electric soft top roof)
Aug 2022, at Mercedes-Benz specialist RPL Automotive (major works including steering box rebuild, new custom stainless-steel exhaust, various new brake pipes) rotor arms.
Jun 2023, at Mercedes-Benz specialist RPL Automotive (ASR fault fixed with Bosch pump)An early r129 with two tone original finish. Looks exactly as it did when it left the factory.
