Highlights
- Very low documented mileage of under 37,000 miles
- Three keepers, with current one since 2002
- Very well maintained by main dealers and independent specialists
- Last serviced at 36,500 miles in April 2025
- Well specified car in Brilliant Silver with AMG ‘Monobloc’ alloys
- Current MOT valid to May 2026 with no advisories
- No advisories on any MOT test dating back to 2006
The Appeal
If you want a R129, and many people do, then this SL500 should be high on your wish list. Its trio of keepers, the current one since 2002, have amassed less than 37,000 miles. Despite the sparing use, it has been regularly serviced and never attracted a single MOT advisory or fail since 2006. The records show it has been serviced regardless of mileage, sometimes with as little as 30 miles between visits.
Finished in Brilliant Silver and equipped with the rumbly 300bhp 5L V8 engine, this is a well-specified car that features optional AMG ‘Monobloc’ 18-inch alloys, a colour-matched factory hard top, and electric front seats with memory and heating.
The R129 remains popular because of its Teutonic build quality and relaxing, effortless usability. With its specification, maintenance, low mileage and advisory-free MOT, this one is ready to enjoy as Spring begins to spring.
The vendor says:
“Super to drive. Keeps me feeling young.”
Key Information
- Mileage: 36,516 miles (not verified but supported by MOT and servicing history)
- Country of registration: United Kingdom
- Technical inspection status: MOT valid until 15th May 2026 with no advisories
- Technical specs: 300bhp 4,973cc V8 petrol, five-speed automatic
- Paperwork: Service history as shown and detailed below, V5C, factory handbooks and wallet
Service history (further details in photos - note some discrepancies in dates/mileage):
- 04/25 - 36,494 miles - Swan Mechanics
- 05/23 - 36,469 miles - Swan Mechanics
- 06/21 - 36,263 miles - Swan Mechanics
- 07/20 - 36,257 miles - Swan Mechanics
- 05/19 - 34,686 miles - Swan Mechanics
- 05/18 - 34,054 miles - unknown
- 08/17 - unknown mileage - Swan Mechanics
- 06/15 - 33,869 miles - Mercedes-Benz Park Royal
- 06/14 - 33,580 miles - Mercedes-Benz Park Royal
- 06/12 - 32,300 miles - Mercedes-Benz Park Royal
- 06/10 - 30,845 miles - Mercedes-Benz Park Royal
- 05/08 - 30,645 miles - Mercedes-Benz Park Royal
- 03/06 - 27,547 miles - Mercedes-Benz Park Royal
- 02/04 - 22,970 miles - Mercedes-Benz
- 08/0? - 18,133 miles - Mercedes-Benz Brentford
- 01/01 - 10,054 miles - Drayton of Wolverhampton
The Detail
- Popular Brilliant Silver metallic paintwork in good overall condition
- Some light marks to note to paintwork but not unsightly
- Well-kept bodywork including panel edges, sills and arches
- One cracked headlamp noted
- Small dent on the bonnet
- Fitted with AMG 18-inch Monobloc alloys showing some scuffs
- Fitted with Continental tyres
- Factory hard top in matching silver included as shown
- Black fabric folding soft top in good condition with clear rear screen
- Black leather interior in good order with only light wear to high-traffic areas
- Burr walnut veneers and switchgear present well as shown
- High specification includes electric front seats with memory and heating
- Original Mercedes-Benz stereo fitted
- Engine starts and runs correctly, we are told
- Very well maintained as detailed above
- No advisories on current MOT or previous MOTs back to 2006
- All instruments reported as working
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