Highlights

Rare Green Black Metallic (189O) colour
Low mileage of 65,060 miles, confirmed by Carfax
Comprehensive maintenance history with recent service
Comes with a clean Carfax and Mercedes Datacard
USA title and European import documentation present
Complete with matching factory hard top

The Appeal

Even after eighteen years, you couldn't fault the R107 on its style. So when it came to replacing their most popular roadster, Mercedes threw as much tech at it as possible. Launched in 1989, the R129 was among the safest and best-engineered cars on the road. The 'electrohydraulic' roof alone was an engineering marvel,

This 1998 SL 500 stands out with its rare Green Black Metallic paint, a colour that adds a unique touch to its classic design. With only 65,060 miles on the clock, this SL 500 has been well-preserved and maintained, as evidenced by its comprehensive service history and clean Carfax report.

The vehicle's recent maintenance, including a fuel pump and filter replacement, ensures it is in fine fettle for its next owner. Additionally, it comes with a Mercedes Datacard and all necessary import documentation, making it a seamless acquisition for European buyers who can now register the car in their country of choice.

History and Paperwork

USA Title and European import documentation
Comes with a clean Carfax report
Last maintenance performed on 18 June 2024 by Automotive Performance Of Atlanta
Vehicle serviced, fuel pump and fuel filter replaced during the last service
Includes Mercedes Datacard and original manual
Ready to register in your European country of choice
65,060 miles, confirmed by Carfax

The vendor provides the following Datacard information:

Interior - Leather - Beige (265a)
Paint 1 - Green Black Metallic (189o)
Paint 2 - Green Black Metallic (189o)
Delivery Date - 1998-04-27
Approx. Build Date - 1998-04

Code Description

200a Leather
241 Front Seat L/H Electric Adjustable With Memory
242 Front Seat R/H Electric Adjustable With Memory
249 Automatically Dipping Inside Rear View Mirror
251 Radio Mb - Exquisit - USA
309 Cup Holder
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
740 Black Soft Top Fabric 9001
810 Sound System
873 Seat heaters for both front seats

The Condition

Bodywork presents well in rare Green Black Metallic
Straight, solid-looking bodywork with smart paint and trim
Complete with matching factory hard top
Electrohydraulic black fabric soft top reportedly in good working order
Beige leather upholstery appears in smart condition
Wheels and tyres look in good order
All controls and instrumentation are reported to function correctly

The Mechanics

5.0-litre (4,973cc) V8 producing 322hp from the factory
Four-speed automatic transmission
Recent replacement of fuel pump and fuel filter
Power steering, power brakes, ABS and traction control

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