1995 Mercedes-Benz SL500 R129

Highlights

• History file with 23 service stamps and invoices
• Factory colour-coded hardtop included with stand and winch
• Brand new soft top and hardtop headlining
• Lowered on Eibach springs
• Serviced in February 2025, including spark plugs and gearbox service
• Reportedly dry stored for its entire life

The Appeal

Everyone's talking about R129 SLs right now, and it's for good reason. These cars are widely regarded as one of the finest grand tourers Mercedes-Benz ever produced, and the V8-powered SL500 occupies the sweet spot of the range, delivering effortless performance paired with the refinement expected of Stuttgart's flagship roadster. Well-kept examples are increasingly sought after.

This 1995 SL500 is said to have been dry stored throughout its life, and the vendor rates it 9/10 for its age. The bodywork is described as presenting very well, with only the odd touch-up noted, and the underside is reported as clean. It rides on genuine 18" staggered monoblock alloy wheels shod with nearly new Pirelli tyres, and has been lowered on Eibach springs. The vendor states the interior is in very good order, with all electrical functions reported as operational. Equipment includes air conditioning, memory seats, an electrically adjustable steering column, a wood and leather steering wheel, and a wind deflector.

Both roof options are well catered for: a factory colour-coded hardtop comes with its own stand and winch, while the soft top is brand new with a fully clear rear window. The hardtop headlining has also been renewed. A history file comprising 23 service stamps and invoices accompanies the car, and a service was carried out in February 2025, encompassing spark plugs and a gearbox service. The wiring loom has also been replaced, a significant and worthwhile job on these cars. The private registration plate is included in the sale.

Key Information

• Mileage: 152,942 miles (indicated)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: MOT valid until 20th March 2027 (no advisories)
• Technical specs: 5.0-litre V8 petrol, five-speed automatic
• Paperwork: 23 service stamps and invoices on file; private registration plate included in the sale

Recent service history:
06/26 – 152,295 miles – Stuart930 & CarPartsInMotion (eBay Parts Orders)

• Purchased a Meyle steering drag link, hydraulic oil filter, and steering damper shock absorber

06/26 – The SL Shop

• Purchased 8mm Mercedes-Benz SL R129 rear coil spring shims

03/26 – Car Audio Centre (eBay)

• Purchased In Phase SXT1735 shallow-fit 6.5-inch 3-way door speakers, In Phase SXT1035 4-inch 2-way coaxial dash speakers, and a Kenwood KMM-BT209 single-DIN digital media receiver with Bluetooth

03/26 – Tunershop / Amazon

• Purchased Eibach Performance Pro-Kit lowering springs

03/26 – CarPartsInMotion (eBay)

• Purchased Febi front top strut mountings

02/26 – 152,295 miles – Wilding Motors (Mercedes Specialist - Paignton, Devon)

• Installed new front brake pads, engine oil and oil filter, 2x air filters, and 2x new distributor cap tops

04/18 – 138,745 miles – Mercedes-Benz of Beaconsfield

• Completed scheduled 180,000-mile / 300,000 km maintenance service

04/16 – 130,556 miles – Mercedes-Benz of Beaconsfield

• Completed vehicle service and brake fluid replacement

Datacard information:

• Interior Leather Anthracite (271a)
• Paint 1 Polar White (149o)
• Paint 2 Polar White (149o)
• 241 Front Seat Lh Electric Adjustable With Memory
• 242 Front Seat Rh Electric Adjustable With Memory
• 249 Automatically Dipping Inside Rear View Mirror
• 260 Type Destination On Trunk Lid - Elimination
• 341 Additional Blinker Lamps
• 362 RHD Vehicles As Per Ec Regulations (Control Code)
• 461 Instrument With Miles Ind. And English Legend
• 501 Outside Rear View Mirror, Right, Heated (R.h.d.)
• 538 Automatic Antenna And Front Loudspeaker - Without Radio Set
• 551 Anti-theft/Anti-break-in Warning System
• 565 Rear Seats Used On Sl Models
• 581 Automatic Climate Control
• 592 Heat-insulating Glass, All-around, Heated Rear Window Pane, Band Filter
• 600 Headlamp Wiper/Washer
• 613 Headlamp Left-hand Traffic
• 652 8-hole Light Alloy Rims
• 668 Mode Of Packing Ve Iii With Styropor Bumper Rails
• 740 Black Soft Top Fabric 9001
• 833 Additional Parts For Great Britain Vehicle Version

The Detail

• Reportedly dry stored for its entire life
• Three former registered keepers
• Serviced in February 2025, including spark plugs and gearbox service
• Wiring loom has been replaced
• Brand new soft top fitted with a fully clear rear window
• Hardtop headlining renewed
• Factory colour-coded hardtop supplied with stand and winch
• Genuine 18" staggered monoblock alloy wheels, described by the vendor as free from notable marks
• Nearly new Pirelli tyres fitted all round
• Lowered on Eibach springs
• Underside described as clean
• Odd touch-up to bodywork noted; the vendor otherwise describes the body as presenting very well
• The vendor states the interior presents well, with all functions reported as working
• Equipped with air conditioning, wood and leather steering wheel, memory seats, electrically adjustable steering column, and wind deflector
• Remote key is temperamental when unlocking (noted as common with older SLs), but central locking works as expected
• Could benefit from a tracking adjustment as it pulls slightly to the left, per the vendor

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