Highlights
- Low mileage of 93,851 miles confirmed by clean Carfax
- Full service history with recent Mercedes dealership maintenance
- Comes with original Mercedes Datacard
- USA title and Dutch Import documentation
- All duties and VAT have been paid
- Equipped with both soft top and hardtop roofs
- Seller can assist with worldwide transport and shipping
The Appeal
The Mercedes-Benz R129 SL500 represents the pinnacle of 1990s German engineering, combining V8 power with sophisticated luxury in an elegant convertible package. This 1997 example stands out for its comprehensive documentation, including a clean Carfax that confirms its mileage of 93,851 miles. The vehicle's provenance is further enhanced by apparent full service history, with recent maintenance performed at Mercedes dealerships.
This SL500 comes with its original Mercedes Datacard, confirming its factory specification. With its USA Title and completed Dutch import documentation (all duties and VAT paid), the time has come for a European buyer to register this great car in their country of choice.
This SL500 comes with its original Mercedes Datacard, confirming its factory specification. With its USA Title and completed Dutch import documentation (all duties and VAT paid), the time has come for a European buyer to register this great car in their country of choice.
History and Paperwork
- 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL500 with USA title and complete Dutch import documentation
- All import duties and VAT have been paid
- Clean Carfax report confirming the low mileage: 93,851 miles
- Comes with a copy of the original Mercedes Datacard detailing factory specifications
- Full service history with recent maintenance at Mercedes dealership at 93,767 miles (2024), 91,365 miles, and 88,658 miles
- Two keys provided
- Seller can assist with worldwide transport and shipping arrangements
Code Description
- 057 Year Of Modification 96/2
- 200a Leather
- 241 Front Seat Lh Electric Adjustable With Memory
- 242 Front Seat RH Electric Adjustable With Memory
- 249 Automatically Dipping Inside Rear View Mirror
- 251 Radio Mb - Exquisit - Usa
- 309 Cup Holder
- 340 Additional 3rd Stop Lamp
- 461 Instrument With Miles Ind. And English Legend
- 494 Version For USA
- 501 Outside Rear View Mirror, Right, Heated (R.h.d.)
- 524 Paintwork - Preservation
- 551 Anti-theft/anti-break-in Warning System
- 600 Headlamp Wiper/Washer
- 634 Deletion - First Aid Kit
- 636 Deletion - Warning Triangle
- 668 Mode Of Packing Ve IIII With Styropor Bumper Rails
- 746 Folding Top Fabric 8023, Dark Brown
- 807 Change Of Model Year, The Last Figure Showing The New Model Year
- 810 Sound System
The Condition
- White exterior paintwork presents well for its age and suits the R129's angular silhouette
- Original factory options include leather interior, electric adjustable front seats with memory, automatically dipping rear view mirror, and more
- Dark brown fabric folding top (code 746)
- Matching hard top also accompanies the car
- Retains OEM Mercedes-Benz alloy wheels
- Leather interior appears in good condition for its age
- Electric adjustable front seats with memory function
- Fitted with anti-theft/anti-break-in warning system
- Headlamp wiper/washer system
- Power windows and mirrors
The Mechanics
- 5.0L (4,973cc) V8 engine producing 322 HP
- Four-speed automatic transmission
- Power steering
- Factory climate control
- Cruise control
- ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
- Traction control system
- Recent service at Mercedes dealership at 93,767 miles in 2024
- Previous services documented at 91,365 miles and 88,658 miles
- Full-size spare wheel included
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