Mercedes Benz R129 300 SL (1991)

Highlights and general information

For sale is a Mercedes-Benz R129 300 SL from 1991 in the color green with a beige leather interior.

Highlights:

• 3rd hand, but always within the family
• H license plate and well-maintained overall condition
• Expert opinion from 07/24 with a grade of 2
• Original hardtop with stand is available
• Brake system as good as new
• Vehicle seats professionally reupholstered
• Extensive equipment, including Electric windows, central locking, power steering, radio, ABS
• Over €9,250 has been invested in the current ownership. The following things were done, among others:
• Right and left strut mounts replaced
• Front strut renewed, right and left
• Deflection bolt and bearing renewed
• Tie rod ends replaced on the outside (right and left) and inside (right and left)
• Steering damper renewed
• Rear brake disk replaced on right and left
• Rear axle brake pads replaced
• Hard disk on cardan shaft at front and rear replaced
• Cylinder head gasket replaced
• Top right and left slide rail replaced
• Exhaust flange and intake manifold gasket replaced
• Nano sealant
• Hardtop soft top repaired and repainted
• Nano sealing
• Passenger seat control unit replaced
• Hinges replaced
• Comprehensive documentation including purchase invoice

General information about the vehicle

• Year of construction: 1991
• First registration: Germany, 04/1991
• Location: 41844 Wegberg, Germany
• Number of vehicle owners: 3 (always within the family)
• Repaired damage due to a rock avalanche
• H license plate
• Currently without TÜV
• Immediately ready to drive, but currently not registered

Model history

Shortly after the launch of its predecessor, the R 107, Mercedes-Benz began developing its successor in 1974. However, over the course of its biblically long production period of 18 years, the R 107 developed into a perennial favorite, which is why the successor was repeatedly postponed and detailed work on the R 129 did not take place again until 1981. The new SL generation of the R 129 model series finally celebrated its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show in 1989. When it came to safety, Mercedes-Benz naturally also wanted to impress with this model series: ABS, airbags (initially only optional for the driver), a retractable roll bar and so-called integral seats at the front, with seat belts and tensioners attached to the seat.

Facts and figures

Exterior & interior:

• Exterior color: green
• Interior with beige leather upholstery and brown wood-look fittings
• Black folding roof
• Mirrors, fenders and hood repainted

Engine and transmission:

• 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine with 190 hp
• Automatic gearbox
• Replacement engine
• Last engine service in 2023
  
  

Mileage:

• 301,044 km (read off)
• The mileage is not traceable
  
  

Documentation:

• (German) vehicle documents, TÜV and service reports, invoices, expert opinion (07/24, grade 2)

Tires, brakes, body & underbody:

• Tires: 50-70%
• Brakes: as good as new
• Bodywork: good condition
• Underbody: good condition - rust-free
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to gain further insight into the condition of the vehicle

Known defects

• Several small dents and dings on the bodywork
• Long scratch on the passenger door
• Repaired damage due to a rock avalanche
• Leather of the steering wheel is coming loose
• Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insight into the condition of the vehicle

Summary of the car

For sale is a 1991 Mercedes-Benz R129 300 SL in green with beige leather interior. A total of over €9,250 has been invested in repairs, including a new brake system, the renewal of the hardtop roof and the passenger seat control unit as well as a nano sealant. An expert report from 2024 confirms the overall good condition of the roadster with a grade of 2. In short, an exciting Mercedes-Benz R129 300 SL is up for auction here.