Highlights

Stand-out Magma Red with upgraded black leather interior
Later facelift R129 with 221bhp 3.2L V6 engine
Rare factory-supplied AMG Edition with £9,983 of optional extras
Cost equivalent of £155,000 when new
Service book with 11 stamps supported by maintenance invoices
Current MOT to April 2027 with no advisories

The Appeal

The R129’s ‘hewn from stone’ feel, plus its handsome Sacco lines, explains the car’s enduring appeal. Even within a lineage where every model is sought after, it is arguably the one to have, particularly if you plan to use and enjoy your SL.

Later cars like this one gained the more efficient and economical M112 221bhp 3.2L V6, plus a range of facelift features, notably body colour panels and clear indicators. It is one of the rare factory-supplied ‘AMG Edition’ cars that got the styling pack, wheels and other accoutrements associated with the high-performance models. These additions were part of a near £10,000 list of options fitted by the first keeper, which also includes the desirable Brilliant Silver panoramic glass roof option and upgraded audio. When new, the purchase price was the equivalent of £155,000.

This very well kept car is painted in rare, eye catching Magma Red, a colour traditionally associated with AMG models. It is matched with a black leather interior trimmed in burr walnut. The sub-80,000 miles is barely run for a M112-engined car and is supported by a run of regular maintenance. The current MOT underlines the point - it runs to April 2027 with no advisories.

Key Information

Mileage: 79,729 miles (supported by service history and MOT history printout)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT valid to 6th April 2027 with no advisories
Technical specs: 3.2-litre six-cylinder petrol, 5G-TRONIC 5spd automatic transmission
Paperwork: V5, original service book (11 stamps), HPI and specification printout, MOT history printout, service and maintenance invoices, original toolkit, handbooks and wallet, first aid kit, two keys

Ordered with the rare AMG Edition package, including:

AMG body styling £3,952
Exclusive leather interior £2,831 (Napa)
Glass hardtop £2,600
Total cost of optional equipment £9,983.
Final cost to £72,883 in 1999 (£155,000 in 2026)

Other notable extras:

Magma Red paint (code 5860) historically used on AMG examples
Alpine CD changer in boot
Contrasting Brilliant Silver paint hardtop
Heated front seats
MB Audio 10 upgrade (Alpine)
Fold-away door mirrors
Side airbags
Light Burr Walnut trim
Five-spoke Magnesium Alloy AMG ‘Monobloc’ wheels

Service history advised by seller:

79,610 miles - Turnberry Classic Cars Glasgow
76,971 miles - Auto Sussex, Sussex
67,427 miles - Tollhouse Motors Sussex
64,846 miles - SS Motors Weybridge
64,234 miles - Sunray Motors Surrey
57,845 miles - Mercedes-Benz Epsom
52,795 miles - Carians Mercedes-Benz Specialist Surrey
45,344 miles - Mercedes-Benz Dodman Read Manchester
27,117 miles - Mercedes-Benz Dodman Read Manchester
18,298 miles - Mercedes-Benz Dodman Read Manchester
9,120 miles - Mercedes-Benz Dodman Read Manchester

The Detail

Factory AMG Edition package with AMG body kit, Nappa leather interior, and glass hardtop
Magma Red paint (code 5860) with contrasting Brilliant Silver panoramic hardtop
Paintwork in very good condition with few signs of age
Bodywork presents well in usual check areas with no structural advisories on MOT
18-inch five-spoke magnesium alloy wheels with light marks to note
Fitted with quality Pirelli tyres
Steel spare wheel with what appears to be a largely unused spare tyre
Light Burr Walnut interior trim in good order
Black leather AMG sports seats with light wear to note to driver’s side
Specification includes heated front seats
MB Audio 10 upgrade (Alpine) with CD changer in boot
Fold-away door mirrors and side airbags
All electrics reported to be functioning correctly, including the electric roof
Soft top reported as original and in good condition
Small dent on top of the driver's side front wing
Original toolkit reported complete

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