1999 MERCEDES-BENZ (R129) SL320

KEY FACTS

• A superb roadster, complete with the optional hard top, which has been kept in good order throughout.
• Under the bonnet is the 3.2-litre ‘M112’ V6, producing around 221bhp, coupled with a five-speed automatic transmission.
• It has undergone a recent service and appears to be in solid mechanical condition.

EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS

• The SL320 was given a facelift for model year 1999, with soft Nappa upholstery rather than perforated leather, a new steering wheel design, body-coloured door handles, 17-inch wheels as standard, and revised light and instrument clusters.
• This car features dark walnut burl inlays, including the optional wood trim for the steering wheel; plus heated and electrically adjustable front seats, and the optional rear seats.
• The original owner’s manuals and service book will be supplied.

CONDITION

• No known body damage.
• Its silver paintwork is in excellent condition, now presenting with just some age-related stone chips around the bumpers and door handles. There is some slight bubbling on the driver’s side front wheel arch.
• There are some touched-in paint chips around the lower rear pillars of the hard top.
• Some light scratching and discolouration is visible on the plastic window surrounds, and the vendor reports a slight crack in the passenger-side headlight.
• The black leather interior is in good shape, with some age-related creasing and minor wear to the seat surfaces.
• An aftermarket JVC stereo has been installed.
• No electrical faults have been detected.
• The most recent MOT test was on 18 January 2021 at 82,605 miles, which was a pass with one advisory to monitor wear to the nearside front and both rear tyres.

SERVICE HISTORY

• Its most recent scheduled maintenance was undertaken at around 81,000 miles, where technicians changed the engine oil and filter.
• Comprehensive service history, mostly from Mercedes-Benz main dealers and specialists.

SUMMARY

This Mercedes-Benz (R129) SL320 is a refined convertible with a sleek silver finish and a sophisticated interior, and which presents well throughout. Ideal for summertime jaunts or longer road trips alike, this SL320 would make a great addition to any collection of modern classics.

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