Highlights
- Five-litre V8 engine
- Excellent leather interior
- Only three former keepers
The Appeal
In recent years Mercedes-Benz’s R129 model rightfully has gained a place in the pantheon of cars which we regard as classics. It is appreciated for its capable engineering, effortless style and luxurious appointments.
This particular Mercedes features a thumping great five-litre V8 engine, with lashings of power on tap. This is fed to the rear wheels via a five-speed automatic transmission and it produces all the right noises when you want it to.
And for when you want to settle into a long drive, the black leather interior looks very comfortable. It features modern niceties such as heated seats and a panoramic glass roof.
So if you’re after a highly capable modern classic, this SL 500 is certainly one to consider.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 22nd May 1998
- MOT valid until February 2024
- Only 65,000 miles recorded
- Last service recorded in July 2021
- Three former keepers
- Photocopies of the service booklet on file
The Interior
- Black leather interior in very good condition
- The seat upholstery has worn well
- Only light creasing evident to the leather
- There is some slight scuffing on the driver’s seat bolster, as expected
- Heated, electronically adjustable front seats, with memory function
- Wood and leather steering wheel
- The dashboard controls remain bold and clear
- Analogue instrumentation
- Burr wood trim pieces remain well polished
- Glass roof
- Optional rear seats
- Spacious, fully carpeted boot to the rear, with easily accessible warning triangle on the inside of the bootlid
- Front and rear parking sensors fitted
- Sun visor case is broken on the passenger side
The Exterior
- Brilliant Silver Metallic paint
- The bodywork looks good, with neat shut lines
- There are very few marks, blemishes or scratches that we could see
- Some small marks to the underside of the bumpers
- A very small area of bubbling can be seen next to the driver’s door handle
- The chrome badges and trim appear to be in good condition
- Lamp lenses clear and bright
- Front headlamp wipers
- Fog lights
- Third brake lamp
- The car comes with its hard top fitted, which features a glass roof panel
- AMG alloy wheels
- There is a little bubbling to the wheels in places
- The vendor tells us that the underside of the car is in good condition, with very little corrosion
- It has previously been undersealed
- The rear tyres are said to be newly fitted, while the fronts could benefit from also being replaced
The Mechanics
- Five-litre V8 engine
- Naturally aspirated, with fuel injection
- Five-speed automatic transmission with Sport and Winter modes
- The vendor tells us that the car has recently been fully serviced, including brake fluid replacement
- The engine bay looks clean and tidy
- Copies of service booklet stamps on file
Summary
In all, this looks like a very presentable example of an SL. And with its huge five-litre V8 lurking under the bonnet, you’ll certainly enjoy putting your foot down.
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