Description
1995 Mercedes SL320
M313 VRB
£8, 950
Mileage - 158, 000
Improvements made -
Wiring loom replacement and fitting, windscreen wiper motor replacement done by ‘R129co’ r129 mercedes specialists, based in Biddenden, Kent.
All other mechanical, cosmetic and wiring work done by ‘SJB motor services’ mercedes and smart specialists. Based in Keynsham, Somerset.
Interior plastics and trims sourced through ‘Octo Classic’, based in poland.
Bodywork done by ‘Sulliivans auto bodies’ based in Keynsham, Somerset.
Welding done by ‘Angry Parrot Fabrications’, based in Radstock, Somerset.
- New engine wiring loom, upper and lower - mid 90s mercedes were made with biodegrable wiring looms so a replacement/ refresh is essential. Done by r129co in Kent.
- Refurbished central locking vacuum control unit (common point of failure)
- New period correct bluetooth radio
- New telescopic antenna
- New drivers side lock mechanism (common point of failure)
- Refrubished bonnet release and lock mechanism
- Refurbished upper hydraulic soft top cylinders
- New rear view mirror surround
- Modified front bumper brackets (common rust point)
- New drivers side seat control switch + new wood veneer
- Reupholstered seats + headliner + drivers side a pillar
- Refurbished windscreen wiper motor (common point of failure)
- New brake pads all round
- Wheel bearings have been tightened to specification
- New bonnet + bonnet respray
- Refurbished and powder coated albali period correct wheels + new tyres + centre caps
- New handbrake release lever
- New front and side indicator lights + bulbs
- All possible rust removed and welded over
- Engine has been smoke tested for leaks, no leaks.
- New battery + any battery drains diagnosed and fixed. (battery drain is very common on these models, with most having to be on a constant trickle charger)
- New mercedes bonnet logo badge
- Full detail and machine polish done by WDF Detailing in Bradford-on-Avon
- New front and back number plates + new front number plate holder
Bad points -
- Bodywork is not 100% perfect, which is expected with a 30 year old car.
- Very minor engine oil leak, nothing bad at all, fairly common with the M104 engine.
- Some damage to interior plastics I have not replaced with new parts.
- Slight issue with drivers side window automatic lowering and rising, needs the passanger side door to trigger either motions. Not a huge issue for me when driving the car daily so havent fixed.
- Remote central locking doesnt work due to the key not working anymore, it’s near impossible to get a key, or a replacement key, as you have to get them straight from mercedes and they dont stock them anymore. Key works fine when used manually though and locks all doors.
