1999 Mercedes Benz 500SL (R129)

Description

Later, face-lift R129 SL with the 5.0 V8 engine; well optioned interior with heated electric memory seats and Panoramic glass hard-top; showing 85,000 miles with lots of history  

Supplied new in April 1999 this face-lifted R129 generation of Mercedes SL comes to us in powerful SL500 guise and is finished in 'GreenBlack 189' with removable Panoramic Glass hard-top (an expensive and desirable option), black Mohair soft-top and sits on its original 17” five-spoke alloy wheels finished in silver.

Under the bonnet, we find the 5.0 litre M113 24-valve V8 petrol engine developing 302bhp (the earlier 500 version had the older and less efficient M119 32-valve V8) driving the rear wheels via five-speed automatic transmission.

Inside the well-optioned cabin, we find tan leather with electric seat adjustment, driver and passenger three-stage memory seats, adjustable steering wheel, cruise control, two stage heated seats, optional rear seats, Panoramic roof blind, electric soft-top, wind deflector, digital climate control, electric windows and mirrors, power folding mirrors and traction control.

The SL shows 85,937 miles and presents well, having clearly been cherished by its nine owners, starting promptly and feeling taut as we moved it around for these images with the Panoramic roof and soft-tops removing/working as they should.

The history file includes the front page of a recent V5C, old style V5C, owner’s pack and service book recording 14 stamps, the last, a ‘B-service’ by independent marque specialist Malkin Motors at 80,234 miles in August 2017.

The file also includes a raft of bills including the most recent lube service in June 2022 at 85,003 miles by Graham’s Garage Ltd of Montgomery who also carried out a gearbox oil change and rear diff oil change in June 2021.  The last stamped services are also supported by invoices along with more historic works by the SL Shop in 2015 and a receipt for purchase of the car from them in June 2014 at 75,565 miles.

Another folder holds receipts for maintenance work dating back to 2004, with a third holding some 20 old MOTs plus the current, valid until June 2024 recording no advisories.

Ready to be enjoyed, this looks like a well-cared for example that wants for nothing other than some use and regular fuelling of its powerful V8 engine.

For more information contact - will.daniels@brightwells.com