Highlights
- Comprehensive maintenance history with extensive recent work
- Original Mercedes Datacard
- USA Title present and all European import duties and VAT paid
- Low mileage (90,560 miles)
- Seller can assist with worldwide transport and shipping
The Appeal
The R129 generation SL is widely regarded as one of Mercedes-Benz's most accomplished grand tourers, combining angular Sacco styling with robust engineering and impressive performance.
The SL500 variant, with its powerful 5.0-litre V8 engine producing 315 horsepower, represents the sweet spot in the range, between the more modest six-cylinder versions and the flagship[ V12.
This 1999 example in elegant Neve White with Java fabric roof presents well, benefiting from comprehensive recent maintenance and featuring desirable options including leather interior, heated seats, and the Electronic Stability Program (ESP). With its lower mileage and documented history, this SL500 is mightily appealing.
The SL500 variant, with its powerful 5.0-litre V8 engine producing 315 horsepower, represents the sweet spot in the range, between the more modest six-cylinder versions and the flagship[ V12.
This 1999 example in elegant Neve White with Java fabric roof presents well, benefiting from comprehensive recent maintenance and featuring desirable options including leather interior, heated seats, and the Electronic Stability Program (ESP). With its lower mileage and documented history, this SL500 is mightily appealing.
History and Paperwork
- 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL500 with USA title and Dutch import documentation
- All duties and VAT paid for European registration
- Original Mercedes-Benz Datacard confirming factory specifications
- Comprehensive maintenance history showing regular servicing
- Recent maintenance includes new tyres, brake components, transmission service, and cooling system overhaul
- Matching numbers 5.0-litre V8 engine
- Supplied with two keys
- 90,560 miles indicated
Mercedes-Benz Datacard:
- Code Description
- 200a Leather
- 231 Garage Door Opener
- 241 Front Seat Lh Electric Adjustable With Memory
- 242 Front Seat Rh Electric Adjustable With Memory
- 249 Automatically Dipping Inside Rear View Mirror
- 254 Radio Mb Audio 30 - USA
- 309 Cup Holder
- 461 Instrument With Miles Ind. And English Legend
- 472 Electronic Stability Program (Esp)
- 494 Version For USA
- 501 Outside Rear View Mirror, Right, Heated (R.h.d.)
- 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
- 745 Folding Top Fabric, Java
- 809 Change Of Model Year, The Last Figure Showing The New Model Year
- 810 Sound System
- 873 Seat Heater For Left And Right Front Seats
Maintenance done in the last 3 years
01/20/2025
Export to the Netherlands
10/19/2024
90,420 miles
- Vehicle serviced
07/13/2024
90,357 miles
- Vehicle serviced
- Dash gauges checked
06/21/2024
90,325 miles
- Vehicle serviced
- Differential fluid flushed/changed
- Fluids checked
- Light bulb(s) replaced
- Oil and filter changed
- Transmission filter replaced
- Transmission fluid changed
- Transmission fluid flushed
04/05/2024
- Vehicle serviced
- Four tires balanced
- Four tires mounted
- Four tires replaced
- Emissions inspection performed
- Tire(s) balanced
02/16/2023
89,394 miles
- Vehicle serviced
- Antifreeze/coolant flushed/changed
- EGR system checked
- Engine/powertrain computer/module checked
- Water pump replaced
02/03/2023
89,333 miles
- Vehicle serviced
- Brakes checked
- Brake fluid flushed/changed
- Brake pads replaced
- Brake rotor(s) replaced
- EGR system checked
- Exhaust replaced
- Front brake pads replaced
- Front brake rotor(s) replaced
09/30/2022
89,236 miles
- Vehicle serviced
- Air filter replaced
- Antifreeze/coolant flushed/changed
- Radiator hose clamp replaced
- Spark plug(s) replaced
- Transmission filter replaced
- Transmission fluid changed
- Transmission fluid flushed
09/16/2022
89,208 miles
- Vehicle serviced
- Maintenance inspection completed
- Crankshaft position sensor replaced
- Tire condition and pressure checked
- Vehicle washed/detailed
03/26/2022
- Vehicle serviced
- Emissions inspection performed
- Oil and filter changed
- One tire balanced
- One tire mounted
- Tire(s) balanced
The Condition
- Finished in Neve White (code 143) with Java fabric folding roof
- Full leather interior appears in good order
- Electric adjustable front seats with memory function
- Heated seats for driver and passenger
- Cup holders and an automatically dimming rear view mirror
- MB Audio 30 radio and sound system
- Xenon headlights
- Anti-theft/anti-break-in warning system
- Instrument cluster with miles indication and English legend
- Chrome wheels present well
The Mechanics
- 5.0-litre (4,973cc) V8 engine producing 315 HP
- Five-speed automatic transmission
- Recent maintenance in 2024 includes differential fluid change, transmission fluid and filter replacement
- Brake system overhauled in February 2023 with new pads, rotors and fluid
- Water pump replaced in February 2023
- Complete exhaust system replacement in February 2023
- Cooling system serviced with antifreeze flush
- Four new tyres fitted and balanced in April 2024
- ABS, power steering and Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
- Crankshaft position sensor replaced in September 2022
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