Highlights

Facelift version with the desirable 3.2l V6
Panoramic Glass hardtop
21,331 miles from new
1 previous keeper in the V5
All original paperwork with a full history from new
New MOT without advisories
Soft top as new

The Appeal

Much like the R107 that preceded it, the R129 SL enjoyed a long production run, always popular and stunningly well engineered this elegant roadster captured the hearts of the rich and famous as well as the enthusiast. Most two-seater convertibles on the market were rudimentary (and often rather fragile) sports cars, the Mercedes-Benz SL was beautifully engineered, solidly built and supremely capable. A modern classic in every sense of the term, the R129 makes a reliable daily driver as well as a luxurious feel good car for those high days and holidays.

The final iteration of the R129 series received a huge facelift in 1999, which ushered in the refined yet powerful V6 3.2 L M112 engine mated to a silky smooth five speed automatic gearbox, revised bumpers, updated alloys and Nappa Leather. More complete than the underpowered SL280 and almost as powerful as the SL500 this really was the sweet spot in the range.

Which brings us to this fine example of such a 129, with just 21000 miles on the clock from new, boasting a colour coded Panoramic Glass Roof – the single most desirable of R129 options. Finished in a stunning colourway of Green (Emerald) Black Metallic (189) over Cream Beige Nappa Leather and Black soft top, perhaps the most coveted of all colour schemes for this elegant roadster.

Impeccably presented throughout and complete with an advisory-free MOT valid until 2027, this rare and superb ultra low mileage SL awaits its next custodian. The R129 is amongst the most desirable and usable of drop top modern classics. Whether you choose to drive it or simply admire it, this is a rare opportunity indeed.

The History and Paperwork

Supplied new in July 1999 by Charles Sydney Mercedes-Benz
One previous registered keeper listed on v5
The car retains all its original paperwork, including the handbook, service book, bills and current V5C
Offered with an advisory free MOT valid until 2027
There are regular service stamps in the original service book, some 8 in total over the 21,000 miles covered. Maintenance carried out by
the supplying main dealer and latterly by specialists

The Condition

Bodywork is straight and virtually blemish free
No signs of bubbling or corrosion can be seen
The very high specification includes a colour coded Panoramic
Glass Hard top, Xenon lights, original Mercedes Audio 10 Stereo,electrically adjustable heated seats with memory function and illuminated vanity mirrors
Due to the care the owners have taken with the car, it looks to be in excellent condition for its age
Soft top appears to have never been used such is its condition, we assume the hard top has been on the car from new
The finish is superb, with very few blemishes, we did note some faint marks around the edge of the soft top cover where the hard top had sat for many years, not visible with hard top in place.
The alloy wheels are original and shod in matching Continental tyres all round
Headlights and glass in fine fettle
No notable wear is evident to the original upholstery and controls
The vendor informs us that everything works exactly as it should
The car retains all its original tools, first aid kit, unused spare tyre and other accessories are present and in fantastic order
The electric roof is said to operate exactly as designed and we note the fabric to be in very smart as new condition.
Vendor has had the electric roof checked through by the Spider Workshop R129 specialists in Oxfordshire and given the all clear

The Mechanics

Popular 220bhp M112 3,199cc V6 engine
Later 5spd 5G-TRONIC gearbox
Last serviced in 2025 at 20507 miles
Impeccable engine bay, show standard
We’re informed that the engine starts readily and runs evenly, while the gearbox operates smoothly with no untoward noises

During the photo shoot the car was driven back and forth and drives as you would expect from an ultra low mileage car. Very tight and refined.

The vendor reports that they can’t find fault with the way the car drives on long journeys at all - as one would expect from such a well-maintained Mercedes-Benz with a mere 21000 miles on the odometer. No advisories recorded during the recent MOT test

The later V6 3.2litre is a particular good fit for the R129 because it delivers an appealing mix of performance and economy. Later cars like this one got the 5spd automatic gearbox that improves high speed cruising and fuel use.

It is sold with full service history. It was last serviced at 20,570 miles and has covered very few miles since that work in 2025.

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