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Highlights
- Matching numbers 3.0L Inline 6 engine
- Desirable Mother of Pearl Grey Metallic paint
- Comprehensive list of luxury features including leather interior and air conditioning
- Registered in the Netherlands, facilitating easier import within Europe
- Equipped with both a detachable roof and a retractable soft top
- New technical inspection (valid for 2 years), valid till 24-05-2026
- Recently technically serviced (may 2024)
The Appeal
Built to replace the legendary - and by that time, rather venerable - R107, the new Mercedes-Benz R129 hit the market for the 1989 model year, and updated the car's formula without losing its familiarity. Yes, the R129 was a car of evolution, not revolution. Still built to last, still fast and capable - yet with more up-to-date, smoothed back styling, the new car was an immediate hit, and continues to be prized by enthusiasts.
This particular 1990 example, finished in an elegant mother-of-pearl livery, is a grand ambassador for that enduring appeal. This matching numbers example is in highly original order, and with the ever-reliable M103 I6 powerplant under the bonnet, is sure to prove a very capable classic.
History and Paperwork
- Registered in 1990
- Dutch registration papers
- Odometer reading of 145,244 miles
- Two keys included
- New technical inspection (APK) report, valid till 24-05-2026
Service History:
- 05/2024 – 145,244 miles
- RDW Keuringsstation (Schiedam, Netherlands)
- Vehicle serviced
- New Dutch registration and MOT
- 07/12/2021 - 141,000 miles
- Mercedes-Benz of Lynnwood (Lynnwood, WA)
- Vehicle serviced
- Vehicle washed/detailed
- 06/18/2021 - 140,560 miles
- Grease Monkey #479 (Bothell, WA)
- Vehicle serviced
- Maintenance inspection completed
- Oil and filter changed
- 02/17/2021 - 138,207 miles
- Mercedes-Benz of Tacoma (Fife, WA)
- Vehicle serviced
- Maintenance inspection completed
- 02/17/2021 - 138,206 miles
- Mercedes-Benz of Tacoma (Fife, WA)
- Vehicle serviced
- Maintenance inspection completed
- Antifreeze/coolant checked
- Tune-up performed
- 12/31/2020 - 138,187 miles
- Sorensen's Eatonville Auto Center (Eatonville, WA)
- Vehicle serviced
- Ignition switch replaced
- Starter replaced
- 07/23/2020 - 133,381 miles
- Grease Monkey #479 (Bothell, WA)
- Vehicle serviced
- Fluids checked
- Antifreeze/coolant checked
- Oil and filter changed
- Antifreeze/coolant fl ushed/changed
- 04/18/2020 - 131,472 miles
- Grease Monkey #475 (Lynnwood, WA)
- Vehicle serviced
- Recommended maintenance performed
- Wipers/washers checked
- Differential fluid flushed/changed
- Automatic transmission serviced
- Oil and filter changed
The Condition
- Sleek, stylish and highly original, this R129 is a marvellous looking car
- Mother of Pearl Grey Metallic paint
- Chromed grille and rims
- Retractable soft top and detachable hard top
- Leather interior
- Walnut veneers
- Equipped with power windows, power seats, and power mirrors
- Air conditioning and cruise control
Option list includes:
- Interior LEATHER - GRAY (278A)
- Paint 1 PEARL GREY - METALLIC PAINT (122O)
- Paint 2 PEARL GREY - METALLIC PAINT (122O)
- Delivery Date 1990-04-17
- Approx. Build Date 1990-04
Code Description
- 241 FRONT SEAT LH ELECTRIC ADJUSTABLE WITH MEMORY
- 242 FRONT SEAT RH ELECTRIC ADJUSTABLE WITH MEMORY
- 246 MIRROR WITH MEMORY CIRCUIT
- 283 DRAFT DEFLECTOR
- 291 AIRBAG FOR FRONT PASSENGER
- 425 5-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- 443 TEMPOMAT (CRUISE CONTROL), AND STEERING COLUMN, ELCTRICALLY ADJUSTABLE
- 461 INSTRUMENT WITH MILES IND. AND ENGLISH LEGEND
- 491 U.S. VERSION
- 519 BECKER RADIO MEXICO GRAND PRIX, ELECTRONIC (USA)
- 524 PAINTWORK - PRESERVATION
- 531 AUTOMATIC ANTENNA
- 551 ANTI-THEFT/ANTI-BREAK-IN WARNING SYSTEM
- 581 AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
- 592 HEAT-INSULATING GLASS, ALL-AROUND, HEATED REAR WINDOW PANE, BAND FILTER
- 600 HEADLAMP WIPER/WASHER
- 611 COURTESY LAMPS FOR FRONT DOORS
- 639 ELIMINATION OF FIRST-AID BOX AND WARNING TRIANGLE
- 740 BLACK SOFT TOP FABRIC 9001
- 800 CHANGE OF MODEL YEAR, THE LAST FIGURE SHOWING THE NEW MODEL YEAR
- 810 SOUND SYSTEM
- 880 CLOSING SYSTEM WITH INFRARED REMOTE CONTROL
- 881 CENTRAL LOCKING INSIDE FOR ROADSTER STORAGE COMPARTMENTS
The Mechanics
- 3.0L M103 Inline 6-cylinder engine offering 228 HP
- Automatic transmission
- ABS and power brakes
- Power steering
- Matching numbers engine and chassis
BEFORE YOU BUY
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