Mercedes Benz 500 SL R129 (1996)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
  • 90 photos
  • Video
• European delivery (Spain), currently registered in Austria
• Last service: 08/2026
• Lowered suspension and 19-inch wheels inspected by TÜV Austria and approved in accordance with §33 KFG (MA 46 Vienna, 05/2026)

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1996
• Initial registration: Spain
• Engine: 5.0-liter V8 with 320 PS (235 kW)
• Transmission: Automatic
• Exterior color: Imperial Red
• Interior: black leather
• Austrian TÜV valid through 07/2027
• Features:
  • Black fabric convertible top
  • Leather interior
  • Automatic climate control
  • Power windows
  • Power-adjustable seats
  • Rear emergency seats
  • Wood-trimmed steering wheel
  • Wood trim on the door panels
• The following modifications were made:
  • Lowered suspension with Eibach springs; stock dampers
  • HS Motorsport Aero Classic alloy wheels, front 9.0Jx19 ET35, rear 10.5Jx19 ET40
  • Tires: front 245/35 ZR19 (Westlake ZuperEco Z-107), rear 275/30 ZR19 (Hankook Ventus S1 evo2)
  • Additional wheel cover on the rear axle
  • Modifications inspected by TÜV Austria (inspection report 05/2026) and approved by MA 46 Vienna in accordance with §33 KFG (05/2026)

Condition

Exterior

• Exterior color is Imperial Red
• No known accident damage
• The body is in excellent condition with only minimal signs of wear
• There are no known defects in the body or rust

Interior

• Black leather
• The interior is in excellent original condition with only minimal signs of wear
• All features are fully functional
• There are no known defects in the interior

Mechanics

• The vehicle is ready to drive immediately; it is currently not registered
• The engine is original and runs flawlessly
• The automatic transmission shifts smoothly
• There are no known technical defects
• Last service: 08/2026

History

Ownership History

• According to the seller, there have been 3 owners in total; the current owner has owned it since 2025
• 07/2024: Individual approval for Austria issued by MA 46 Vienna
• Mileage: 169,000 km, partially verifiable through TÜV reports

Service History

• 08/2026: Last service
• Service log with gaps

Documents

• Registration Certificate Part I (Austria)
• Vehicle Approval MA 46 Vienna (Individual Approval dated July 25, 2024)
• Inspection sheet from MA 46 Vienna dated May 29, 2026 (approval of modifications pursuant to §33 KFG)
• TÜV Austria Inspection Report No. 26-AT-AUTO-INS-2396 dated May 18, 2026

Summary

For sale is a 1996 Mercedes-Benz 500 SL (R129 series), first registered in Spain in July 1996. The original 5.0-liter V8 engine with 320 PS runs flawlessly. The body and interior are in excellent condition with only minimal signs of wear. The vehicle has been lowered with Eibach springs and is equipped with 19-inch wheels from HS Motorsport. The modifications are approved in Austria. The mileage of 169,000 km is partially verifiable; however, the service record has some gaps. The car is of interest to buyers looking for an R129 with registered suspension and wheel modifications.