Mercedes Benz R129 500 SL (1993)
Mercedes Benz R129 500 SL Bornit Metallic Fair Weather Vehicle Meticulously Maintained with Current TÜV (1993)
Overview
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Highlights and general information
For sale is a Mercedes-Benz R129 500 SL from 1993, painted in Bornit Metallic, with black leather interior and a wood-look center console.
Highlights:
- From German first registration, H-registration, accident-free, with current TÜV and ready to drive in a well-maintained condition
- Meticulously maintained
- Repaired by an independent specialist workshop: The transmission oil was changed, the windows of the soft top were replaced and rust under the doors was removed - invoices are available
- The tires were replaced in 2019
- Used as a fair-weather vehicle since 2019, parked in a garage
- The following equipment is available: Power steering, central locking, electric windows, heated seats, air conditioning, ABS, radio, hardtop in vehicle color, the original Mercedes-Benz Gullideckel aluminum rims
General information about the vehicle
- Year of construction: 1993
- First registration: Germany, 1993
- Location: Bremerhaven, Germany
- 4 owners, one change of ownership within the family (vehicle was in the family for 22 years)
- TÜV until 03/25
- H-registration
- Accident-free
- Licensed
- Fully roadworthy
Model history
- The Mercedes-Benz R129 500 SL, produced from 1989 to 2002, is a two-seater sports car of the third SL generation. It impresses with a 5.0-liter V8 engine producing 326 hp and is characterized by its stylish design, first-class performance and luxurious interior. The 500 SL was particularly popular and contributed to the R129 becoming the best-selling model in the SL series.
Facts
Exterior & interior:
- Bornit metallic paintwork
- Interior with black leather upholstery and a wood-look center console
- Bumpers (rear & front) repainted, as well as the doors (right & left) were repainted on the inside
Engine and transmission:
- 5.0 liter V8 engine with 326 hp
- Automatic transmission
- Last engine service March 2023
Mileage:
- 199,000 km. Mileage can be traced.
- Checkbook available, but this has gaps
Documentation:
- (German) vehicle documents, TÜV and service reports, checkbook, purchase contract and invoices.
Tires, brakes, body & underbody:
- Tires: 70-90 %
- Brakes: 50-70 %
- The underbody is rust-free and unwelded
- Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to gain further insight into the condition of the vehicle.
Known defects
- Wheel set shows damage and blemishes
- Signs of use due to age may be present
- Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to gain further insight into the condition of the vehicle.
Summary
Overall, the Mercedes-Benz R129 500 SL offered here is in good condition for
its age.The German vehicle with H registration and current MOT has been carefully maintained and repaired, including a gearbox oil change and rust removal. It has extensive equipment and has been stored in a garage as a fair-weather vehicle since 2019. The 5.0-liter V8 engine with 326 hp provides impressive performance. Individual flaws can be seen in a damaged set of rims, but the vehicle otherwise presents itself in good condition.
Vehicle videos
Kickdown check
- Kickdown photographer was on site
- Video of the vehicle available
- Main inspection
- Milage trackable
- Current service performed




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