1993 MERCEDES-BENZ (R129) 500SL

KEY FACTS

• A low-mileage example of a popular modern classic, with an elegant colour scheme and desirable options.
• It is powered by the 322bhp 5.0-litre 32-valve naturally aspirated M119 V8 engine, which drives the rear wheels via a four-speed automatic transmission.
• It was first registered on Jersey in January 1993, before being imported to the UK and re-registered with the DVLA in August 2010.
• A comprehensive maintenance history is on file, comprising 21 services, 18 of which have been performed at either marque main dealers or specialists.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• Factory features include electric memory seats with a desirable orthopaedic driver’s seat, air conditioning, cruise control, rear seats, and a wind deflector.
• Aftermarket rear parking sensors, a CTEK trickle charger, a Blaupunkt stereo, and clear front and side indicator lenses have been fitted.
• Its original owner’s manuals, service book and toolkit will be included, along with a raft of maintenance invoices, a Blaupunkt stereo manual, correspondence from The Mercedes-Benz Club and a hardback book on the R129 series written by Brian Long.

CONDITION

• No known bodywork damage.
• Its Brilliant Silver Metallic paintwork is in good shape, with the vendor noting that both bumpers and lower side plastics have been resprayed to match the rest of the bodywork in the style of a facelift car. Today, it has a few very light marks on the front end and around the door handles.
• Its original beige leather upholstery is in excellent condition, with some surface creasing and one small scuff on the driver’s outer lumbar support panel.
• The inside of the soft-top roof is slightly discoloured at the rear, but the mechanism works as it should.
• No electrical faults have been detected.
• The most recent MOT test was on 8 October 2020 at 45,525 miles, which was a pass with one advisory to monitor worn rear brake pads.

SERVICE HISTORY

• Its most recent service was in April 2019 at 45,588 miles, where technicians at Autotechnics in Chichester changed the engine oil, filter and sump plug.
• Prior to this, recent routine servicing was performed in June 2018 at 45,120 miles, and in May 2016 at 44,950 miles.
• The vehicle has also received new distributor caps, rotors and a new ignition coil during the vendor’s ownership.

SUMMARY

This Mercedes-Benz (R129) 500SL is a well-equipped roadster, which is largely original and which has a comprehensive service history. It presents very well, and would make a discerning addition to any garage, offered for sale just in time to enjoy for the rest of the warmer months.

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