Note: This car has been imported to the Netherlands from the USA. Check your local import rules to register it in your home country before bidding.

Highlights

USA title and Dutch Import documentation
All duties and VAT have been paid
Comes with window sticker and Mercedes-Benz datacard
CLEAN CARFAX (29 records) to confirm damage free history and mileage
Last service performed just over 1700 miles ago (September 2024)
Seller can assist with worldwide transport and shipping

The Appeal

Taking over from the legendary R107, the R129 refined, updated and revitalised the familiar formula in a big way. Still rock-solid, but now loaded with a fresh load of tech and trimmed to a top-notch executive quality, it was immediately regarded as an excellent grand tourer, and continues to act as one of the market's definitive classics.

Finished in the timeless combination of Brilliant Silver Metallic with grey Nappa leather interior, this handsome SL500 offers the perfect blend of performance and comfort. This example comes with impressive documentation including the original window sticker, Mercedes-Benz datacard, and a clean Carfax report with 29 records confirming its damage-free history and verifying the mileage.

Having been recently serviced in September 2024, just 1,700 miles ago, this SL500 is ready for its next owner to enjoy.

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History and Paperwork

Originally registered in 1999 in the USA
Comes with USA title and Dutch import documentation
All duties and VAT have been paid
Local registration is the responsibility of the buyer
Clean Carfax report with 29 records confirming damage-free history and verifying the mileage
Mercedes-Benz datacard confirming factory specification
Recent service performed in September 2024, approximately 1,700 miles ago
Seller can assist with worldwide transport and shipping

MSRP: $81,100.00

INSTALLED OPTIONS

Original Shipping Charge: $595

RETAIL PRICE (ORIGINALLY NEW): $81,695.00

Mercedes-Benz datacard information:

Interior LEATHER NAPPA - GRAY (238A)
Paint 1 BRILLIANT SILVER METALLIC (744U)
Paint 2 BRILLIANT SILVER METALLIC (744O)

Code Description

200A LEATHER
231 GARAGE DOOR OPENER
241 FRONT SEAT LH ELECTRIC ADJUSTABLE WITH MEMORY
242 FRONT SEAT RH ELECTRIC ADJUSTABLE WITH MEMORY
249 AUTOMATICALLY DIPPING INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR
254 RADIO MB AUDIO 30 - USA
309 CUP HOLDER
461 INSTRUMENT WITH MILES IND. AND ENGLISH LEGEND
472 ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (ESP)
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
612 XENON HEADLIGHT
634 DELETION - FIRST AID KIT
636 DELETION - WARNING TRIANGLE
668 MODE OF PACKING VE III WITH STYROPOR BUMPER RAILS
731 WOOD TRIM, BURRED WALNUT ROOT
749 FOLDING TOP FABRIC GREY
809 CHANGE OF MODEL YEAR, THE LAST FIGURE SHOWING THE NEW MODEL YEAR
810 SOUND SYSTEM
873 SEAT HEATER FOR LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT SEATS

Safety

Automatic pop-up rollbar
Electronic stability program (ESP)
Automatic slip control
Babysmart automatic child seat recognition system
Adjustable seat mounted 3-point front shoulder belts w/height adjustment & emergency tensioning retractors
Door mounted side air bags
Driver & front passenger front air bag supplemental restraint system
Brake assist system (applies full braking power automatically when needed)
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

Interior

Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors
Rearview mirror w/auto-dimming feature
Burl walnut wood interior trim on doors, dash, console, shiftgate
AM/FM/Cassette/cellular antenna
Pre-wiring for CD changer & cellular phone
Bose acoustic-wave AM/FM/cassette in-dash/center-deck AM/FM stereo/weather band radio & auto reverse cassette player, auto speed-dependent volume adjustment, 6-speakers
Heated rear window
Automatic climate control: inc. dust filter, residual-heat REST mode
Anti-theft alarm system w/starter interlock
Cruise control
Universal integrated garage door opener
Remote infrared locking system: inc. doors, trunk release, 4 inside storage compartments, window closing
Remote illuminated entry
Pwr door locks
Pwr windows w/express-down control for each window & 1-touch up/down for both windows via soft-touch switch
Pwr tilt/telescoping steering column w/3-position memory
Velour carpeting & floor mats
Adjustable front center armrest
Nappa leather seats, head restraints
10-way pwr front bucket seats w/head restraints/3-position memory

Exterior

Eccentric-sweep intermittent windshield wiper w/heated washer system/wiper parking position, rain sensor wiper activation
Auto dimming driver mirror
Dual heated pwr remote outside rearview mirrors w/3 position memory
Red rear foglamp
Halogen front foglamps
Halogen headlamps & heated washing system w/wipers
Automatic pop-up padded rollbar
Automatic convertible soft top
Removable aluminum hard convertible top

Mechanics

21.1 gallon fuel tank
Brake assist system (applies full braking power automatically when needed)
4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)
4-wheel front ventilated/solid rear disc brakes w/brake assist
Independent 5-link rear suspension w/anti-lift/anti-squat geometry/alignment control
Independent front suspension w/damper struts, triangular lower control arms w/anti-dive geometry
Fully electronic ignition system
Knock sensor timing control
Rear wheel drive
Electronic Stability Program vehicle directional stability system
Automatic slip control (ASR)
5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission: inc. “winter” mode, adaptive controls, OD
Variable length intake manifold
5.0L SOHC SMPI 24-valve aluminum-alloy V8 engine: inc. 2 ignition coils/spark plugs per cylinder
Gas-pressurized self-leveling rear shocks w/damper
Engine speed-sensitive recirculating-ball steering w/damper
17" x 8.25" aluminum-alloy wheels
P245/45ZR17 performance SBR tires
Front/rear coil springs, stabilizer bar, gas shock absorbers

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