Mercedes Benz R129 500SL (1994)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment conducted
  • 58 photos
  • Video including engine running
• VAT deductible
• Mileage of 51,923 km is verifiable
• The vehicle is accident-free; there are no signs of previous accident damage

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1994
• First registration: Japan
• Engine: 5.0-liter naturally aspirated V8 engine with 320 PS (235 kW)
• Transmission: Automatic
• Exterior color: Silver/Gray
• Interior: Black leather with walnut/burl wood trim
• TÜV valid through 03/2027
• Features:
  • Automatic climate control
  • Power-adjustable seats with memory function
  • Airbag-equipped steering wheel (SRS)
  • Bose sound system
  • 8-hole alloy wheels with Mercedes star
  • Walnut/burl wood trim
• The following modifications were made; all modifications are registered:
  • H&R springs installed
  • Special permit for a small rear license plate
  • Retrofitted Kenwood car stereo

Condition

Exterior

• The exterior color of the Mercedes-Benz R129 SL500 is silver/gray; it is in its original condition with no repainting
• The body is in very good condition with no defects
• The paintwork appears clean and well-maintained; there are no visible major dents or paint damage
• The soft top has been completely replaced (the soft top cover and all soft top cylinders are new)
• An original hardtop in silver paint, matching the body, is included separately
• No known rust

Interior

• The Mercedes-Benz R129 SL500 is equipped with black leather
• The interior is in very good, clean, and well-maintained condition
• The seats have been reupholstered
• The leather shows signs of wear typical for its age: The steering wheel has slight cracks and signs of wear, and the seat surfaces show some scratches and scuffs
• The fabric on the headliner appears clean, with no visible stains or tears
• The walnut and burl wood trim on the center console enhances the interior’s upscale ambiance

Mechanics

• The engine starts and runs smoothly
• The automatic transmission operates reliably
• The automatic climate control is operational
• The power seats with memory function work flawlessly
• The Bose sound system is installed; the retrofitted Kenwood car stereo works with USB and Bluetooth
• The airbag (SRS) is functional

History

Ownership History

• Number of owners: 2
• Registered in Germany for approximately 2 years

Service History

• 06/2025 – Last service performed

Documents

• German vehicle registration documents

Summary

For sale is a 1994 Mercedes-Benz R129 SL500 in silver/gray with black leather interior, originally registered in Japan. The vehicle boasts a remarkably low mileage of 51,923 km, which likely corresponds to the original reading. Notable features include the newly reupholstered soft top with replaced cylinders, the seats reupholstered in leather, and the included original hardtop in a matching silver paint finish. The modifications made (H&R springs and special permit for a small license plate) are registered. The vehicle has never been in an accident and was last serviced in June 2025.