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Winning bid
£12,000

1990 Mercedes Benz SL500 (R129)

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Highlights

  • Maintained by Mercedes Specialist Colin Fern Ltd for the past 12 years
  • Comprehensive service history
  • 4 former registered keepers
  • Recent service and MOT with no advisories at a cost of over £900


The Appeal

One of the most elegant - and certainly most over-engineered - convertibles of its era, the R129 boasted everything of its much-loved predecessor with a gentle, sympathetic upgrade for the rapidly-approaching nineties. It remained impressively contemporary and up-to-date by the turn of the millennium, and today is easily one of the most iconic pieces of the marque's repertoire.

Today, they're still clamoured for. There's something about the tactile nature of the R129 that simply refuses to become irrelevant, and for many enthusiasts it still holds an enviable crown as one of the last 'true' Mercedes-Benz cars, from a time when the company was producing some of the most durable vehicles in the world. 

This 1990 example is a fantastic opportunity for the enthusiast wanting to see what all the fuss is about. Offered with a comprehensive service history, it's offered with plenty of time on its MOT, up to date with services and ready and waiting to drive away. Not to be missed!

History and Paperwork

  • First registered in 1990
  • Originally purchased by a record producer
  • 4 former registered keepers
  • In previous ownership since SL since September 2013
  • Maintained by Mercedes Specialist Colin Fern Ltd in Richmond for the past 12 years
  • Recent part exchange
  • Comprehensive service history
  • Recent service and MOT carried out in February this year with no advisories at a cost of over £900
  • Fastidiously maintained and looked after
  • Garaged for the majority of its life

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The Condition

  • Finished in Brilliant Silver over Grey
  • Small paint/rust bubble starting to appear on the driver's front wing in front of the arch
  • Rest of the paintwork and bright work appears in smart condition
  • Interior in good condition with age-related marks to trim and leather
  • Sunroof clips/trim need replacing (easily available to source and fit)
  • Driver's seat doesn't fold forwards but works under the electric seat function
  • All electrics are working including soft top
  • Plastic quarter glass needs replacing due to cracks from age and little use
  • Hard top is in good condition and comes with its stand
  • All electrics are reportedly working, including the automatic soft top

The Mechanics

  • 5.0-litre V8 engine
  • 4-speed automatic transmission
  • Engine bay is in good overall order
  • We understand the car to be mechanically standard
  • We've no reports of any mechanical issues
  • Ultimately this looks like a fine, highly usable car 
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Winning bid
£12,000
Sold
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Auction Details

  • Year1990
  • MakeMercedes
  • ModelSL Class
  • ColourSilver
  • Odometer44,981 Miles
  • Engine size5000cc
  • Steering positionRight Hand Drive
  • Seller TypeTrade
  • CountyLondon
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
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Bidding history

13 Bids from 7 bidders

91••••
Bid
£12,000
29/05/25
MillerN••••
Bid
£11,750
29/05/25
91••••
Bid
£11,500
29/05/25
MillerN••••
Bid
£11,250
29/05/25
GrahamQ••••
Bid
£11,000
29/05/25
MillerN••••
Bid
£10,750
29/05/25
GrahamQ••••
Bid
£10,500
29/05/25
MillerN••••
Bid
£10,250
29/05/25
sam-woo••••
Bid
£10,000
22/05/25
sam-woo••••
Pre-bid
£8,500
16/05/25

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