Mercedes Benz 320 SL R129 (1998)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
• 181 photos
• Paint thickness measurement
• Video including engine running
• November 2018 inspection report with a grade of 2 available

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1998
• First registration: Japan
• Engine: 3.2-liter six-cylinder with 231 hp (170 kW)
• Transmission: Automatic
• Exterior color: Emerald Black Metallic
• TÜV valid until 04/2027
• Features:
• Air conditioning
• Heated seats
• Cruise control
• Hardtop in body color included

Condition

Exterior

• The exterior color is Emerald Black Metallic
• Partial repainting has been performed. Paint thickness measurements yielded values between 117 and 628 micrometers. The hood was cosmetically repainted after a branch fell on it, but there is no known accident damage
• The paint and body are in very well-maintained condition with minor age-related signs of wear
• There is no known damage to the body or rust
• The black soft top is in good condition. A hardtop in the car’s color is available. (Photos 180, 181)
• The tires are from 2022 with approx. 7 mm of tread

Interior

• Classic black leather interior with wood trim
• The interior is in very well-maintained condition with only slight patina
• There are no known damages to the interior

Mechanics

• The Mercedes is ready to drive immediately and is registered
• The engine runs smoothly and revs cleanly. The automatic transmission also shifts flawlessly
• All equipment functions without defects
• There are no known technical defects
• Last service performed in May 2023 at 124,560 km

History

Ownership history

• 2017 to present: Current owner
• Presumably 3 owners in total
• First delivery in Japan

Service history

• December 2020: Major service at 120,099 km, catalytic converters replaced
• May 2023: Service at 124,560 km
• No service booklet available

Documents

• Inspection report from 11/2018, Grade 2 (Images 150 to 153)
• TÜV report (Image 154)
• Invoices (Images 155 to 162)
• Vehicle registration certificate (Image 164)

Summary

The Mercedes-Benz SL 320 from the R 129 series is in well-maintained and original condition. The vehicle was originally delivered in Japan, has a mileage of just under 127,500 km, and comes with an automatic transmission and a hardtop in the body color. A 2018 inspection report rates the Mercedes’ condition as Grade 2. Additionally, the catalytic converters were replaced in 2020. In short, this well-maintained classic is ready for auction and in immediately drivable condition.