Highlights

Just 52,616 miles from new
Only three keepers with current one since 2004
Owned for many years by co-owner of Rockfield Studios
Unusual grey and black chequered interior specification
Desirable 24V 3L 230bhp straight six model
Current MOT to March 2027

The Appeal

This low mileage R129 is an interesting buy for British rock music fans because its current keeper for 22 years is a co-owner of Rockfield Studios. That Monmouthshire haven is where Queen recorded their Bohemian Rhapsody opus and everyone from New Order to Annie Lennox, Kasabian, The Pogues and The Proclaimers recorded seminal tracks.

With under 53,000 miles put under its eight-spoke alloys by just three keepers it is a nicely preserved car in popular Brilliant Silver. Inside there is an ultra-rare checked fabric cabin, also in good order. It is fitted with the tough and very reliable 230bhp M104 24V straight six engine, which at this mileage is barely run in.

This is a very tidy and low mileage R129 in desirable spec with the tantalising idea that some of rock’s royalty may well have graced the passenger seat.

Key Information

Mileage: 52,616 miles indicated
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT valid to 17th March 2027 with advisories
Technical specs: 2,960 cc M104 24-valve twin-cam straight-six, 231 PS, 272 Nm, rear-wheel drive
Paperwork: two keys supplied, no details provided of other paperwork

The Detail

Brilliant Silver paintwork with matching hard top in good condition for age
Darker silver grey body panels and bumpers showing few marks
Vendor acknowledges age-related imperfections may be present
Eight hole factory alloys in good condition for age and mileage of car
Matching spare wheel showing some age with tools as shown
Advisories to note for tyres
Grey and black chequered seat material with black cloth and leather detailing
Mercedes-Benz walnut wood veneer across the dashboard and centre console
The vendor states all electrical equipment operates as it should
Automatically deploying rollover bar and electrically operated hood mechanism
First owner reportedly always garaged the car
Vendor states seat bolsters, trim and switchgear all appear free from notable wear
Advisories to note on MOT

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