Mercedes Benz 500SL R129 (1990)

A 1990 Mercedes-Benz R129 500 SL is for sale in smoke silver metallic with beige leather interior.

Highlights:

• Service history available
• Certificate dated 04/2025 with a grade of 2-
• First delivery in Japan
• Investments totaling approx. €16,000:
• New dark brown soft top
• Roof renewed including rear window
• New fuel tank, new water cooler, new oil cooler
• Refurbished differential with new bearings
• Transmission flushed
• Air conditioning filled and functional
• Hardtop in vehicle color available

General information about the vehicle

• Year of manufacture: 1990
• First registration: Japan, 1990
• Location: 66459 Kirkel, Germany
• Number of previous owners: 1 in Germany, unknown before that
• Accident-free in current ownership
• Registered
• H license plate
• TÜV until 07/2027
• Ready to drive

Model history

The Mercedes-Benz R 129 is a two-seater roadster from the SL series, which was built from 1989 to 2001 and replaced the R 107. Initially known as the "500 SL," it officially became part of the SL-Class in 1993, as the "SL 500." With its clean design, high level of safety features, and standard hardtop, the R 129 set new standards in the sporty luxury roadster segment. In 2001, it was replaced by its successor, the R 230.

Facts

Exterior & interior:

• Exterior color: Smoke Silver Metallic (color code 702)
• Interior: beige leather upholstery, very well maintained with minor signs of wear due to age
• Dark brown soft top, like new
• Repairs: partially repainted

Engine and transmission:

• 5.0-liter V8 engine with 326 hp (240 kW)
• Automatic transmission
• Last service: December 2024

Mileage:

• Mileage: 101,364 km
• Mileage verifiable: yes
• Service history available

Documentation:

• Vehicle documents
• TÜV and service reports
• Service history
• Invoices
• Valuation report (07/2024, grade 2)
  
  

Tires, bodywork, and underbody:

• Tires: approx. 6 mm tread
• Bodywork: good condition with minor age-related signs of wear
• Underbody: good condition, no rust known
• Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insights into the condition of the vehicle

Known defects:

• No known defects
• Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insight into the condition of the vehicle

Summary:

For sale is a well-maintained 1990 Mercedes-Benz R129 500 SL in smoke silver metallic with a beige leather interior. The vehicle originally comes from Japan, is currently in its first German ownership and has been extensively repaired – including the cooling system, fuel system and drive components. With a valid TÜV until July 2027, H registration, a service history and a grade 2- value appraisal, this SL is ready to drive and is an attractive youngtimer for enthusiasts and collectors.