1999 Mercedes-Benz R129 SL280
Highlights
- Smart Brilliant Silver facelift car
- Good history for with lots of main dealer servicing
- Low documented mileage of 75,000
- MOT to May 2025 with no advisories
- Well kept car with hard top and tidy interior
- Scope for light cosmetic improvement to add value
The Appeal
The R129 is the modern classic convertible you can safely use every day thanks to its comfort and durability. So it is still a surprise to discover sparingly driven, low mileage examples like this one.
This low mileage car is perfect for those looking for a car that is ready to run and drive with scope for light cosmetic improvement. Classically finished in Brilliant Silver with a complementary grey leather interior, it is in good, solid condition typical of the limited use. A thick history file full of main dealer work supports the impression of a well cared for car.
It runs and drives without issue but has been in storage for 3-4 years so some light recommissioning would be advisable. This is an interesting opportunity to get a low mileage R129 that could easily be improved to add value. It comes with the reassurance of a long, advisory-free MOT to May 2025.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 1st March 1999
- Delivered from the factory in July 1996 according to VIN records
- 15 registered keepers
- Current keeper since October 2021
- Previous in storage from 2021 until recently
- Good history file which is shown in photographs
- 2 keys
- MOT to 19th May 2025 with no advisories and 75,002 miles showing on test
The Condition
- Popular Brilliant Silver metallic (744O) in generally good order
- Some light marks to note in photographs
- These include delamination on rear wing top and stone chips to various panels
- Upgraded 5 spoke AMG alloy wheels in good order showing light kerbing
- Fitted with Goodyear tyres showing some deterioration in photos
- Non-matching, factory-fitted full size alloy spare wheel
- Factory hard top in matching colour with good paintwork but headlining needs attention
- Underside presents well with no structural advisories on current MOT
- Black soft top presentable but ideally requires refurbishment
- Roof works manually but not electrically - it did work when put in storage 3 years ago
- Well kept grey leather interior (268A) in generally presentable condition
- Some deterioration to note to cabin shown in photos including cracks to seat base
- Interior fittings and switchgear well kept including veneers
- Vendor advises that one of the headrests does not function fully
- Dials work correctly but rev counter is misaligned
- We are told that the central locking does not currently work
- Interior mirror is poor condition which also affects the central locking functioning
- Radio and Ariel are inoperative and the A/C would need a re-gas
- The roof operation switch always remains on and would need a look at replacing
- This would be a relatively easy fix that would solve two problems
- Cruise control not operational
- Sun visors in poor condition ideally requiring refurbishment
The Mechanics
- 2,799cc straight six fuel injected engine
- 5spd automatic gearbox
- New battery recently fitted
- Unused and in storage for last 3 years
- Regularly serviced before going into storage as shown in photographs
- Will require servicing and likely some recommissioning
- No mechanical advisories on current MOT
- Factory tool kit
- No reported running or driving issues to advise
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Auction Details
- Year 1999
- Make Mercedes
- Model SL Class
- Colour Silver
- Mileage 75,003 Miles
- Engine size 2799
- Seller Type Private
- Town Stratford-upon-Avon
- County West Midlands
- Country United Kingdom
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Auction ends
11
bids
from 8
bidders
- ltw1969 £1,900 03/07/24
- 4lover1•••• £1,800 03/07/24
- Jonnydm £1,600 02/07/24
- auroraf•••• £1,500 02/07/24
- london.•••• £1,000 02/07/24
- ltw1969 £850 02/07/24
- MrBAH1 £750 01/07/24
- Ash_g_2•••• £600 30/06/24
- MrBAH1 £500 28/06/24
- Jamespo•••• £200 28/06/24
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