Highlights

Comes with USA title and European import documents
All duties and VAT have been paid
Mercedes Datacard included
Low mileage of 78,753 miles

The Appeal

Introduced to replace the R107, Mercedes-Benz' R129 was always going to have big boots to fill - thankfully, it did in style. With its straightforward styling, comfortable cabin and swathe of beautifully built engines, they were an excellent evolution of their legendary predecessor.

This example was previously based in the USA, and comes complete with all import duties and VAT paid. All that's left is to register it in Europe. where it'll no doubt prove a very rewarding modern classic for the lucky buyer.

The History and Paperwork

Delivered on 24 February 1997
Comes with a USA title and European import documents
All duties and VAT have been paid
Mercedes Datacard included
VIN: WDBFA63F2VF151077
Indicates 78,753 miles

The Condition

Polar White paintwork on a beige leather interior
Highly original with no known modifications
Bodywork free of any obvious dents or dings
Equipped with a retractable soft top in black fabric
Leather interior with original plastics and centre control fascia
All instruments clear and legible
Complete with original trip computer and radio
Features an electrically adjustable steering column
Includes a full-size spare wheel

The Specification and Options
The vendor has provided the following from the Mercedes-Benz datacard:

Interior LEATHER - BEIGE (265A)
Paint 1 POLAR WHITE (149O)
Paint 2 POLAR WHITE (149O)
Delivery Date 1997-02-24
Approx. Build Date 1997-02
Code Description
057 YEAR OF MODIFICATION 96/2
200A LEATHER
241 FRONT SEAT LH ELECTRIC ADJUSTABLE WITH MEMORY
242 FRONT SEAT RH ELECTRIC ADJUSTABLE WITH MEMORY
249 AUTOMATICALLY DIPPING INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR
251 RADIO MB - EXQUISIT - USA
309 CUP HOLDER
340 ADDITIONAL 3RD STOP LAMP
441 STEERING COLUMN, ELECTRICALLY ADJUSTABLE
461 INSTRUMENT WITH MILES IND. AND ENGLISH LEGEND
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
600 HEADLAMP WIPER/WASHER
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 Mechanics

3,199cc 6-cylinder engine
Automatic transmission
No mechanical modifications
We've no reports of any mechanical issues
However, the car may require servicing before returning to the road

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