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Mercedes Benz R129 500 SL (1993)

Mercedes Benz R129 500 SL Bornit Metallic Fair Weather Vehicle Meticulously Maintained with Current TÜV (1993)
Type of auction
With reserve
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Ends at
14.11.2023 20:05
Buyer
Selling price
20.000 €
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Seller

Carl Böhning
Carl BöhningYour personal Kickdown advisor
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Overview

Manufacturer Mercedes Benz
Model R129 500 SL
Year 1993
TransmissionAutomatic
Horsepower326
Milage
199.000 km
Country VersionDE
Location DE-27576 Bremerhaven
Color Bornite Metallic

Vehicle description

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

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Kickdown check

  • Kickdown photographer was on site
  • Video of the vehicle available
  • Main inspection
  • Milage trackable
  • Current service performed

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