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£6,000

SOLD

1988 Mercedes-Benz R129 300SL-24

Highlights

Very well kept car in popular colour scheme
Low mileage for year of under 85,000 miles
Well maintained car with good history file
Current keeper since 2010
Part of a small private SL collection
MOT to June 2025 with no advisories
First registered 8th August 1991

The Appeal

The R129 is one of those rare classics that does virtually everything you could want from a cherished motor. Impeccably built, of course, and very comfortable too, these are durable cars that work equally as daily drivers or weekend chariots.

This ‘91 Signal Red 300SL-24 has clearly been cherished by its handful of keepers. They’ve kept the total mileage below 85,000 - less than 2,500 miles a year - and maintained it well. There is a healthy history file of regular servicing and maintenance through its 34 years.

The current keeper has retained it as part of his SL collection since 2010. The bodywork presents at a high level, including the factory hard top, and the interior is neatly preserved. The advisory-free MOT to late June 2025 reinforces the sense of a good, usable example of these popular cars.

The History and Paperwork

First registered 8th August 1991
Built in May 1991
Six registered keepers
Current keeper since August 2010
We understand the car has been serviced and maintained regularly
Good history file as shown
1 key
Set of factory handbooks and service manual as shown
V5C in current keeper’s name
MOT to 26th June 2025 with no advisories
84,239 miles showing on MOT test and 84,347 miles showing in photos

The Condition

Smart Signal Red (560O) paintwork in very good condition as shown
The paintwork shows few signs of age or use including vulnerable areas such as arches and front and rear bumpers
There are some very minor points to note such as stone chips on mirror shrouds
Facelifted car with body colour side trims and bumpers
Straight panelwork with arches, sills, wing tops and rear valance all well-kept
Underside in good order with no structural advisories on last MOT
Supplied with matching Signal Red factory hard top as shown in photos
We understand the car is fitted with a black folding roof but this is not tested
Eight-hole factory alloy wheels in very good condition showing no obvious deterioration
Shod with quality Avon tyres with good sidewall condition and plenty of tread
The lights are generally in good order with some misting to note to headlights
Beige leather cabin in good condition for age and year showing some light wear
This includes light wear to the driver’s bolster and armrest as shown
Interior switchgear, veneers, door cards and dashboard all well kept with light ageing
Door card carpets are presentable with some light discolouration to note
Beige carpets to cabin with protective black Mercedes-branded mats fitted
Boot carpet is complete and in good order for year with some staining to note
Supplied with quality Kenwood Bluetooth stereo and a factory windbreak

The Mechanics

2,960cc M102 straight six 230bhp engine
4spd 4G-TRONIC automatic gearbox
No reported running or driving issues
No mechanical or running gear advisories
Good history file with regular maintenance

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Vehicle specification

Year 1991
Make Mercedes
Model SL Class
Colour Red
Odometer 84,347 Miles
Engine size 2960

Listing Details

Seller type Private
Town Ware
Location Hertfordshire
Country United Kingdom

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