Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
• 129 photos
• Video including engine running
• Paint thickness measurement
• The last service was performed in March 2026
• Mileage of 79,999 kilometers, partially verifiable

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1993
• Engine: 3.0-liter six-cylinder with 190 hp
• Transmission: Manual (5-speed)
• Exterior color: Almandine red
• Interior: Black leather
• TÜV valid until March 2028
• Features:
• Original Almandine Red hardtop
• MAE rear silencer
• Seasonal and garage-kept vehicle

Condition

Exterior

• The car is painted in Almandine Red.
• Paint thickness measurement with values between 507 and 627 micrometers (Image 140).
• The paint and body are in good condition with slight signs of wear.
• There are scratches on the front right bumper.
• No rust is present.

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.

Mechanics

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

History

Ownership history

• 2 owners in total
• First registered in Germany

Service history

• No service record available
• Last service in March 2026 (oil change and TÜV inspection)

Documents

• German vehicle documents (Images 125–127)
• TÜV report (Image 123)
• Damage assessment (Images 132–137)

Summary

For sale is a 1993 Mercedes-Benz R129 SL300 in the rare exterior color Almandine Red with a black leather interior. The vehicle is pre-owned, was delivered in Germany, and has a partially verifiable mileage of 79,999 kilometers.

Particularly noteworthy are the low mileage and the combination of a 5-speed manual transmission and the original hardtop in the car’s color. The vehicle was used as a seasonal and garage-kept car.

Overall, the SL is in good condition with minor signs of use. Known defects include scratches on the front bumper, a defective locking mechanism on the center armrest, and partial peeling of the burl walnut trim on the driver’s door.

Technically, the vehicle is roadworthy; 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.

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