Vehicle description

Highlights and general information

For sale is a Mercedes-Benz R129 500 SL from 1991 in the color blue-black metallic with black leather interior.

Highlights:

• From 3rd hand, with TÜV, H license plate and immediately ready to drive in a well-maintained condition.
• Valuation report with grade 2+ from October 2022.
• The following equipment is available: Power steering, central locking, electric windows, heated seats, air conditioning, ABS, cruise control, radio, hardtop.
• The fitted AERO III rims consist of a three-piece set: inner and outer rim bed and a rim star. They are in good condition and have been professionally overhauled. Two new, never before used (NOS - New Old Stock) rim spiders were fitted at the front and two specially manufactured spiders were fitted at the rear. The rim stars are clear powder-coated in silver, while the inner beds were powder-coated in black and the outer beds were high-gloss compacted. In addition, the screw set has been completely renewed, whereby the screws are original O.Z. screws.
• As good as new tires
• Eisenmann stainless steel rear silencer was installed
• Extensive documentation and the original radio are available.

General information about the vehicle

• Year of construction: 1991
• First registration: Italy, 1991
• Location: 21698 Harsefeld, Germany
• 4 vehicle owners (in possession since 07/2020)
• TÜV until 09/24
• H license plate
• Ready to drive immediately
• With valuation report (grade 2+)

Model history

In 1989, the successor to the R107 was launched after almost 20 years of production: the R129 model series. With a new design language and numerous technical highlights, the German car manufacturer was able to sell over 200,000 units. The technological innovations included a fully electric fabric roof, retractable roll-over protection and the innovative integral seats. The engine range included six, eight and even twelve-cylinder engines.

The facts

Exterior & interior:

• Color: blue-black metallic (199)
• Interior with black leather trim and wood-look applications.
• Repainting cannot be ruled out.

Engine and transmission:

• 5-liter V8 engine with 326 hp
• Automatic transmission
• Last engine service in April 2024

Mileage:

• 152,028 km (read off)
• Mileage can be tracked.
• Checkbook was kept up to 102,000 km, further TÜV reports provide further information about the mileage

Documentation:

• (German) vehicle documents, TÜV and service reports, valuation reports, invoices, (Italian) checkbook.
  
  

Tires, brakes, body & underbody:

• Tires: New
• Brakes: 70-90 %
• The underbody is rust-free, unwelded, preserved and cavity-sealed.
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to get further impressions of the vehicle's condition.

Known defects

• Slight stone chips on the windshield (no cracks)
• Headlight reflectors are slightly tarnished
• Soft top in original condition with signs of wear.
• The underside of the hood has adhesive residue from the old hood insulation mat. A new hood insulation mat is available and is included.
• Bumper (front, left) with a small scratch.
• Minor scratches and scuffs present
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to get further impressions of the vehicle's condition.

Summary

A well-maintained Mercedes-Benz R129 500 SL is offered here for auction. The vehicle presents itself in a technically and visually good condition. A valuation report from 2022 underlines this with a grade of 2+. Furthermore, the convertible from 4th hand, with current TÜV, H license plate and German registration is immediately ready to drive. Minor, sometimes normal signs of use are present, but hardly detract from the overall picture. All in all, the Mercedes-Benz R129 500 SL from 1991 is an absolute (young) classic.

Vehicle videos

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