Mercedes Benz R129 500 SL (1992)

Kickdown Check

• Kickdown Status Update: Information to Follow
• 170 photos
• Video includes engine running
• Last service performed in August 2023
• Odometer reading of 188,000 km, verifiable

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1992
• First registration: Switzerland
• Engine: 5.0-liter V8 engine with 326 PS
• Transmission: Automatic
• Exterior color: Smoky Silver/Shell Gray
• Interior: Bisque leather
• TÜV valid until 07/2028, H license plate
• Features:
• ADS
• EDW
• Trip computer (onboard computer)
• Automatic climate control
• Heated Seats
• Two-note fanfare / alpenhorn
• Wind deflector
• Hardtop
• First delivery in Switzerland
• Optional equipment according to SA codes: 216, 241, 242, 245, 246, 281, 283, 291, 440, 452, 538, 552, 565, 580, 592, 600, 630, 652, 740, 873, 880

Condition

Exterior

• The car is painted in Smoke Silver/Shell Gray or Champagne Metallic.
• The body is in good overall condition with slight signs of wear due to age and mileage, as well as minor scratches and dents.
• The front bumper has minor scuffs. (Photos 27, 29)
• The rims have several scuffs.
• The hardtop and wind deflector are included with the vehicle.

Interior

• The car has a biscuit-colored leather interior.
• The interior is well-maintained, with slight signs of use and minimal age-related wear.
• The interior trim around the A-pillar on the passenger side shows damage. The upholstery material is torn in the lower area and partially detached. (Image 92)
• The biscuit-colored leather exhibits wrinkles due to age and mileage, as well as a slight patina.

Mechanics

• The vehicle is ready to drive immediately and is registered.
• Original engine is present. Wiring harnesses and brittle lines have already been replaced.
• Original transmission is present.
• The V8 engine starts immediately after a very brief turn of the starter and then runs with a steady, smooth idle
• The engine impresses with a smooth, rich V8 sound
• The brakes were replaced in 2023.
• Last maintenance: Service in August 2023.

History

Ownership History

• Current owner: since approx. 2020
• Number of owners: 3
• Originally delivered in Switzerland. Mileage is verifiable. The vehicle is considered accident-free under current ownership.

Service History

• 2023: Service performed; brakes replaced.
• At 122,000 km: Odometer replaced.

Documents

• Information to follow

Summary

For sale is a 1992 Mercedes-Benz R129 500 SL with an automatic transmission and an “H” license plate. Delivered in Switzerland, the vehicle is finished in Smoky Silver/Shell Gray and Champagne Metallic, with a Bisque leather interior, and features extensive optional equipment, including ADS, automatic climate control, heated seats, a trip computer, a wind deflector, and a hardtop. The verifiable mileage is 188,000 kilometers. The last service was performed in August 2023; in addition, the brakes were replaced, and the known wiring harnesses and brittle lines have already been replaced. The vehicle has had no accidents under its current ownership, retains its original engine and transmission, and, according to the seller, is in good overall condition. With a valid TÜV inspection through 07/2028, an “H” license plate, and a verifiable history, this R129 represents an attractive opportunity for enthusiasts of the classic Mercedes-Benz SL.