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1998 Mercedes-Benz SL320 (R129)

Highlights

  • Full service completed in 2024
  • Extensive service history with numerous receipts
  • MOT valid until 9th May 2025
  • Hardtop included

The Appeal

Introduced to replace the ever-iconic R107, the R129 was an evolved, modernised car that didn't lose any of its spirit. Mercedes-Benz made a concerted effort to make the new roadster a technological marvel. Indeed, this was amongst one of the safest, most over-engineered roadsters in the world.

This example offers a comprehensive service history, a striking livery and a history of dry storage - leading to a fine, healthy car that's ready and waiting for its next owner. This quintessentially '90s car is proving increasingly popular, and we're sure this one will garner plenty of much-deserved attention. 

The History and Paperwork

  • First registered in 1998
  • Ordered through NATO Sales
  • The DVLA records 6 previous keepers
  • In current ownership since September 2022
  • Full service completed in 2024
  • Extensive service history provided with the car
  • Numerous receipts for past work included
  • MOT valid until 9th May 2025
  • Indicates 136,911 miles 

The Condition

  • Car was originally outshopped in Silver - now carries a striking Byzanite Gold
  • Very clean, tidy condition with light signs of wear and tear
  • Most signs of use are isolated to the sills
  • Complete with matching hard top 
  • Soft top looks in good order
  • Underside carries light surface patina, though nothing intrusive
  • The cabin is nicely presented throughout
  • Some cracking to leather seats, but nothing too significant
  • Dashboard is nicely presented
  • All instruments are clear and legible
  • Light wear to the door cards and walnut cappings 
  • We understand everything is working as it should 

The Mechanics

  • 3.2-litre M104 Straight-Six engine
  • 5-speed automatic transmission
  • Very mechanically standard
  • Engine bay is in very good order
  • The vendor informs us that the car drives well with no issues
  • We've no reports of any mechanical faults throughout 
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Auction Details

  • Year1998
  • MakeMercedes
  • ModelSL Class
  • ColourGold
  • Odometer136,911 Miles
  • Engine size3200cc
  • Seller TypePrivate
  • TownFlintshire
  • CountyWales
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
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