Highlights

Only 71,250 miles from new
Highly original interior with period features
Complete with both hard top and soft-top
New MOT valid until October 2025

The Appeal

The R129 was a car of longevity. Smart, straight-faced styling and rock-solid engines ensured that the car continued its predecessor's legacy in an inimitable style, and took Mercedes-Benz comfortably into the millennium - an impressive tenure of 13 years. It's little wonder that we're still clamouring for them - these cars are fun to drive, a pleasure to own and a mark of pride for any garage.

This vehicle features a highly original interior with period features that transport you back to the turn of the millennium. The R129 took pride on being very well equipped for its era, boasting an electronically adjustable steering column and seats, heated seats, and cruise control - all in a fine Nappa leather.

With only 71,250 miles on the clock, the vendor informs us that this car has been very well looked after, something proudly supported by the car's comprehensive service history.

The History and Paperwork

First registered in June 2000
Eight former registered keepers from new
In previous ownership from 2008 to 2022
In current ownership since July 2023
New MOT valid until October 2025 with no advisories

Paperwork file includes:

V5C document
All original handbooks and manuals
Printed MOT history

The vendor has provided the following service history:

May 2002 @ 7,182 miles
July 2004 @ 12,305 miles
October 2006
May 2008
January 2011 @ 45,326 miles
February 2022 @ 68,609 miles
November 2023 @ 71,198 miles

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The Condition

Stylish Mercedes-Benz bodywork in dark blue metallic (189)
No clear dents or dings we’ve been able to spot
Paintwork is clean and well-kept with no major scratches or chips
Glasswork appears free of chips, cracks and fractures
Grills and vents in good condition with no faults we can discern
Mercedes-Benz branding is all present and correct
The five-spoke 17-inch alloy wheels are very tidy, without any kerb damage
4 new tyres recently fitted and balanced in January
The vehicle includes its original hardtop and soft-top
From what we can see these are in very good order with no faults
Underside of the car appears solid from what we can discern
Beige upholstery in very good condition with no rips or tears
Light creasing and patina to the bolsters, though nothing of consequence
Original carpets in good order with light wear
Walnut veneers are in fine condition with only light signs of use
All instruments are clean and well-presented with no reported faults
Original period music player is still in situ
All tactile controls, switches, and buttons in good order
Boot is clean and nicely kept with original carpets
Slight rust bubble in front right wing
Original radio
Wind deflectors
Electric folding mirror
Slight damage to driver side mirror

The Mechanics

2.8L V6 engine
4-speed 4G-TRONIC automatic transmission
Engine bay is in good order
Car is reportedly free of knocks, leaks, bangs or smoke
We understand that it's ready and waiting to be driven away

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