Highlights

Only 47,518 miles from new
Silver exterior with red leather interior
Extensive history and always garaged
Original radio cassette storage and CD changer in boot
Excellent overall condition with minor imperfections

The Appeal

The Mercedes-Benz R129 is a luxury roadster that combines timeless elegance with impressive performance. Introduced to replace the venerable and incredibly successful R107, it had quite an act to follow - but did so with remarkable style, quickly becoming lauded by the general public and popular press.

This particular example, with its silver exterior and contrasting red leather interior, has only 47,518 miles on the clock. It has been well maintained and always garaged, ensuring it remains in excellent condition. The car retains all its original features, including the original radio cassette storage and a CD changer in the boot. It's an impressive opportunity for anybody seeking a true modern classic.

History and Paperwork

Registered in 1997
The DVLA records 4 previous keepers
In current ownership since 2014
Extensive history
Always garaged
Valid, advisory-free MOT until November 2024
Currently indicates 47,519 miles
Two sets of keys

The Condition

Brilliant Silver paintwork in good order with light scuffs and marks
These are most noticeable around the sills and bumpers
Bodywork in good order with no significant dents or dings
Provided with both soft top and hard top
Original Mercedes-Benz alloys
Underside in solid order with age-commensurate wear
Internally, the car is trimmed in an attractive deep red
No sign of any rips or tears
All original features
Original radio cassette storage
CD changer in boot
Roof operating correctly
Air conditioning requires regassing
All electricals reportedly in good working order

The Mechanics

3.2 L M104 I6 engine
Automatic transmission
Engine bay in good order
Car's MOT is advisory-free
We've not been informed of any mechanical issues
Car is reportedly starting, shifting and braking with no faults

BEFORE YOU BUY

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