Highlights
- Low mileage of just 17,874 miles from new
- 3 former registered keepers
- Comprehensive service history with original documents
- Includes both hard and soft tops with hardtop stand
- Advisory-free MOT until MOT valid until October 2026
The Appeal
The R129 is widely regarded as one of the best all-round touring convertibles of its era - a real icon of the '90s at their executive best. Taking over from the venerable R107, this was an excellent progression of the formula with a similar eye for pure, dyed-in-the-wool durability.
This particular 1997 SL280 stands out as a low-mileage example with just 17,874 miles on the clock, having been cherished by only three registered keepers since new. Finished in an elegant Ruby Red livery with a handsome grey leather cabin, this right-hand drive model comes complete with both its matching dark red hardtop and soft top, and appears in true time-warp condition.
This particular 1997 SL280 stands out as a low-mileage example with just 17,874 miles on the clock, having been cherished by only three registered keepers since new. Finished in an elegant Ruby Red livery with a handsome grey leather cabin, this right-hand drive model comes complete with both its matching dark red hardtop and soft top, and appears in true time-warp condition.
History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1997 with P286DEC registration
- 3 former registered keepers, with the current owner inheriting it from their grandfather
- Fully serviced with complete Mercedes-Benz service history file
- Advisory-free MOT until MOT valid until October 2026
- Original Mercedes-Benz data card included
- Two keys supplied
- No modifications from original specification
- Always stored in a garage, specifically an air-sealed environment
- Never exposed to rain or poor weather conditions
- 17,874 miles on the odometer
The Condition
- Appears in very good, original condition throughout
- Ruby red metallic livery in good order with a fine lustre
- Glasswork and lenses in good order
- Original alloys
- Looks clean and tidy underneath
- Includes both hard and soft top
- Stand for hardtop included
- Very slight crease/mark on offside rear hood window
- Grey leather interior in very original order
- Upholstery in good condition, as you'd expect for the car's low mileage
- Heated front seats
- Integrated HiFi system
- Radio, CD player, and satellite navigation system
- Unused spare tyre
The Mechanics
- 2.8-litre 6-cylinder engine
- Automatic transmission with 5 gears
- Believed to be mechanically standard
- Engine bay appears in sound order
- No advisories on the most recent MOT
- The vendor reports that the car starts and drives well
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