Highlights

Two registered keepers with a full maintenance history
Clean CARFAX confirming low mileage and damage-free history
59 service records documented in CARFAX
Matching numbers engine and transmission
All duties and VAT paid, with USA title and EU import documentation
Seller can assist with worldwide shipping

The Appeal

The R129 was a very clean progression from the market-leading R107 before it - a balanced statement of executive styling and top-notch build quality. Today, it's a true modern classic, and still endures in remarkable numbers - is there any wonder so many enthusiasts still clamour for them?

This fine example comes to the Netherlands from the USA, accompanied by an impressively detailed Carfax report. This proves its coverage of 106,604 miles in an impressive 59 service records, free of any accident history and having been through only two keepers from new. It's a fine opportunity to take on an American-market Merc from that pre-millennium era - all that's left is to register it in Europe and return it to the road.

The History and Paperwork

Built and delivered in December 1997
Registered in 1998
Only two former registered keepers
Clean CARFAX report confirming low mileage and damage-free history
59 service records documented in CARFAX
USA title and EU import documentation available
Matching numbers engine and transmission

The Condition

Highly original without
Neve White paintwork appears in smart condition
Black soft top with no reported rips or tears
Original alloys
Equipped with xenon headlights and heated power mirrors
Beige leather interior appears original throughout
Light signs of wear, commensurate with age
We've no reports of any electrical issues or defects in the cabin

The Specification

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

Engine No. 119982 12 016845
Transmission No. 722620 00 705576
Order Number No. 0 8 704 64160
Order Location: United States (USA)
Interior: Leather - Beige (265A)
Paint 1: Neve White (143O)
Paint 2 Neve White (143O)
Delivery Date: 1997-12-16
Approx. Build Date: 1997-12
Code Description
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
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
612 XENON HEADLIGHT
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
808 CHANGE OF MODEL YEAR, THE LAST FIGURE SHOWING THE NEW MODEL YEAR
810 SOUND SYSTEM
873 SEAT HEATER FOR LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT SEATS

The Mechanics

4,966cc V8 powerplant offering 302HP
Automatic transmission
Features ABS and traction control
Power steering and power brakes
We understand the car to be in fine working order
We've no reports of any mechanical issues

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