Mercedes Benz 300 SL R129 (1993)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
• 129 photos
• Video including engine running
• Paint thickness measurement
• The last service was performed in March 2026
• Low mileage of 80,002 kilometers, traceable since 2001

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1993
• Engine: 3.0-liter six-cylinder with 190 hp
• Transmission: Manual (5-speed)
• Exterior color: Almandine Red Metallic
• Interior: Black leather
• TÜV valid until March 2028
• Features:
• Original Almandine Red hardtop
• Heated seats
• Power-adjustable seats
• Power windows
• MAE rear silencer

Condition

Exterior

• Exterior color is Almandine Red Metallic
• Paint thickness measurement with values between 507 and 627 micrometers. The uniform paint profile indicates a professional full repaint during previous ownership; the seller does not have further details on this
• The paint and body are in good condition with slight signs of wear
• There is a scratch on the right front bumper as well as a small dent on the driver’s door that does not affect the paint
• No rust is known
• The soft top was replaced in 2014 (Sonnenland soft top)
• The tires are from 2020 with approx. 6 mm of tread on the front and 8 mm on the rear and are in good condition (not porous)

Interior

• The car features a black leather interior
• The interior is in good condition with minor signs of wear
• The locking mechanism on the center armrest is defective
• There is partial peeling of the burl walnut trim on the left driver’s door, and there is also a black adhesive residue in the passenger footwell (Image 85)

Mechanics

• The vehicle is roadworthy. There are no known technical defects
• The 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine with 190 hp runs flawlessly
• The 5-speed manual transmission also operates flawlessly
• There are no known technical defects
• The last maintenance was performed in March 2026 (including oil change and TÜV inspection)

History

Ownership history

• 2 owners in total
• First registered in Germany

Service history

• Last service in March 2026 (oil change and TÜV inspection)
• 2026: New starter motor and new battery
• 2014: New Sonnenland soft top
• No service record available

Documents

• German vehicle documents
• Numerous TÜV reports
• Damage assessment
• Overview of mileage records

Summary

For sale is a 1993 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL (R129) in the rare exterior color Almandine Red Metallic with a black leather interior. The vehicle is a pre-owned model, was originally delivered in Germany, and has a largely verifiable mileage of 80,002 kilometers. Particularly noteworthy are the low mileage and the combination of a 5-speed manual transmission and the original hardtop in the same color as the car. The vehicle was used as a seasonal and garage car. Overall, the SL is in good condition with minor signs of use. Technically, the vehicle is road-ready; the last service, including an oil change and TÜV inspection, was performed in March 2026. With TÜV valid until March 2028, this R129 offers an attractive opportunity for enthusiasts of classic Mercedes-Benz roadsters.