Highlights
- 14,104 warranted miles from new
- Purchased with a clean Carfax
- Exceptionally preserved inside, out and underneath
- To be supplied with a fresh MOT upon sale
The Appeal
Replacing the long-lived and much-loved R107 SL would never be easy, but fortunately, Mercedes-Benz had the great Bruno Sacco on hand to design its successor. Incorporating Sacco’s trademark ‘Vertical Affinity’ principal, the R129’s lines were unmistakably linked to those of its predecessor, despite being a brand-new design. Showcasing a raft of new technology, including an automated ‘electro-hydraulic’ roof, the new SL continued to enjoy immense popularity and would remain in production until 2001.
We’re delighted to offer this superb original example, a V8-engined 500 SL with just 14,104 miles on the odometer! Presented in fantastic condition inside, out and underneath, it’s an unrepeatable example that’s not to be missed. The vendor will supply the car with a fresh MOT, meaning this modern classic SL is ready to be enjoyed right away.
The History and Paperwork
- 14,104 miles indicated which we’re assured is accurate
- To be supplied with a fresh MOT upon sale
- Last MOT tested in June 2021, resulting in a clean pass
- Carefully stored during current ownership to preserve its fantastic condition
- Left-hand drive import
- Delivered on 11th October 1999 to the USA
- 2000 model year
- First UK-registered in August 2021
The Condition
- Amber Red Metallic (548U)
- Black Nappa leather (231A)
- Complete with its matching hardtop
- Electro-hydraulic folding fabric roof reportedly in very good order
- No notable wear or kerbing evident to the original alloy wheels
- Smart paintwork, with few imperfections
- Slight scuff to the nearside corner of the front bumper
- Straight and corrosion-free bodywork
- Very smart underside with no apparent issues
- Little in the way of wear to the original interior
- No notable marks or signs of age to the seats
- All the controls present well and we understand all the cabin electrics to be in good condition
- Original woodwork in great shape
- Period-correct Mercedes-Benz DIN stereo
The Mechanics
- 5.0-litre V8 petrol engine
- Four-speed automatic gearbox
- All presents well and looks original under the bonnet
- No advisories recorded during the last MOT test
- Reportedly in very good running and driving order
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