Highlights
- 6.0-litre V12 model with 389 HP
- Original retail price of $123,795
- Comprehensive service history with 66 recorded service records
- Xenon headlights and Bose sound system
- All import duties and VAT paid with USA Title and Dutch import documentation
- Seller can assist with worldwide transport and shipping
The Appeal
The Mercedes-Benz SL600 features the 6.0L V12 engine that delivers 389 HP, making it the most potent version of the R129 SLs.
This 1997 example comes with an extensive service history documenting its careful maintenance throughout its life. It was last serviced just 200 miles ago in May 2024, so it is reportedly in good driving order. With its original USA Title and complete Dutch import documentation (with all duties and VAT paid), this SL600 offers a straightforward ownership experience for European buyers.
This 1997 example comes with an extensive service history documenting its careful maintenance throughout its life. It was last serviced just 200 miles ago in May 2024, so it is reportedly in good driving order. With its original USA Title and complete Dutch import documentation (with all duties and VAT paid), this SL600 offers a straightforward ownership experience for European buyers.
History and Paperwork
- VIN: WDBFA76F9VF151241
- 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL600 with USA Title and Dutch import documentation
- Comprehensive service history with 66 recorded service and safety inspection records
- Last service performed 200 miles ago in May 2024
- Original retail price was $123,795
- All import duties and VAT have been paid
- Seller can assist with worldwide transport and shipping
- Road registration in Europe is the responsibility of the buyer
Mercedes-Benz Datacard:
- Code Description
- 057 Year Of Modification 96/2
- 216 Self-levelling Suspension All-around, With Adaptive Damping System (ADS)
- 251 Radio Mb - Exquisit - Usa
- 309 Cup Holder
- 340 Additional 3rd Stop Lamp
- 415 Glass Roof (R129)
- 461 Instrument With Miles Ind. And English Legend
- 472 Electronic Stability Program (Esp)
- 494 Version For Usa
- 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
- 740 Black Soft Top Fabric 9001
- 807 Change Of Model Year, The Last Figure Showing The New Model Year
- 810 Sound System
The Condition
- Finished in Black (code 040) paintwork with matching Black soft top fabric
- Exclusive Black Leather interior (code 561A)
- Removable hardtop and electric/hydraulic convertible soft top
- Removable wind deflector and automatic pop-up rollbar
- Xenon gas-discharge headlamps with wipers and heated washers
- Front foglamps and rear foglamp
- Heated dual electric remote outside rearview mirrors with auto-dimming driver mirror
- 16" x 8.0 12-hole aluminium-alloy wheels
- Burl walnut interior trim throughout the cabin
- Exclusive wood/leather steering wheel
- Multi-tone exclusive leather upholstery
- 10-way electrically adjustable heated front seats with memory function
- Bose sound system with trunk-mounted CD changer
- Automatic climate control with dust filter and residual-heat mode
The Mechanics
- 6.0-litre (5,987cc) V12 engine producing 389 HP (matching numbers)
- Five-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with "winter" mode
- Electronic Stability Program (ESP) vehicle control system
- Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
- Self-levelling suspension all-around with Adaptive Damping System (ADS)
- Hydraulic four-wheel power-assisted disc brakes
- Power-assisted recirculating-ball steering
- Independent front suspension with damper struts and coil springs
- Independent 5-arm rear suspension with anti-lift/anti-squat geometry
- Front/rear wheel automatic level control
- Fully electronic ignition system with knock sensor timing control
- Variable intake valve timing
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