Mercedes Benz R129 SL 500 (1999)

Highlights and general information

For sale is a Mercedes-Benz R129 SL 500 with AMG sports package from 1999 in the color Uni Black 040 and an interior in beige nappa leather.

Highlights

• From 2nd hand
• In Germany, the mileage speedometer was replaced with an original odometer and the temperature displays were recoded from Fahrenheit to Celsius.
• Over 12,000 USD invested in 2022/23 (according to seller)
• New soft top
• Hardtop was fitted with new headliner.
• Soft top hydraulics overhauled
• All fluids changed, including transmission and differential
• Engine mounts and various chassis parts renewed
• Extensive collection of invoices and documentation available
• Xenon headlights and Bose sound system
• All taxes and duties paid
• The typical R129 signs of age have thus been eliminated.
• In possession of the seller since 2023

General information about the vehicle

• Year of construction: 1999
• First registration: 1999
• Import from the USA
• Location: 83365 Nußdorf, Germany
• 2 vehicle owners
• No valid TÜV
• Accident in previous ownership, according to Carfax minor damage
• Ready to drive, but currently not registered
• TÜV approval is still missing for German registration
• Duty paid

Model history

The Mercedes-Benz SL R129, launched in 1989, set new standards in the luxury convertible segment. As the direct predecessor of the R107, it inherited its stylish legacy. With various engine options, including 6- and 8-cylinder units with different displacements, the R129 offered a wide range of performance options. The top models such as the SL 600 impressed with a powerful V12. Over 200,000 vehicles were produced before it was replaced in 2001, and the R129 will be remembered as an iconic roadster.

Facts

Exterior and interior

• Exterior color: Uni black 040
• Interior material: Beige nappa leather (JAVA)
• Partially repainted

Engine and transmission

• 5.0-liter V8 engine with 306 hp
• Automatic transmission
• Last engine service in 2023

Mileage

• 83,500 miles (read off)
• Traceable mileage

Documentation

• No checkbook available

Tires, brakes, body & underbody

• Tires: 70-90 %
• Brakes: 70-90 %
• Underbody: No rust spots visible

Known defects

• According to Carfax minor damage
• Partial light scratches in the bodywork
• Central locking defective (vacuum replacement pump was procured and is included with the vehicle)
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to get further impressions of the vehicle's condition.

Summary

Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of the 1999 Mercedes-Benz R129 SL 500, presented in Uni Black 040 with Beige Nappa Leather (JAVA) and an impressive specification, including a powerful 5.0-liter V8 engine (306 hp), xenon headlights, Bose sound system and an extensively maintained condition. Second ownership since 2023, import from the USA, and extensive investment of over $12,000 in 2022/23 makes this convertible with a traceable 83,500 miles a desirable classic, ready for the road.