1993 Mercedes-Benz SL500 R129

Highlights

• In current ownership for 12 years, maintained by a Mercedes specialist
• Service history with 21 recorded entries spanning from 1993 to 2026
• Previous registered keeper had the car for 19 years and kept it garaged
• Previously maintained by a main dealer
• Private registration plate included in the sale

The Appeal

The R129-generation SL500 is widely regarded as one of the finest grand tourers of the 1990s. Powered by a smooth 5.0-litre V8 and dressed in Bruno Sacco's elegant lines, it offered a level of engineering sophistication that few contemporaries could match. Today, well-kept examples with strong provenance are becoming increasingly sought after.

This 1993 example has benefited from remarkable ownership stability. The previous registered keeper had the car for 19 years, always storing it in their garage, before it passed to its current owner — a Mercedes specialist — who has cared for it for the past 12 years. Servicing was initially carried out by a main dealer and latterly by the specialist owner. A private registration plate is included in the sale.

Key Information

• Mileage: 62,666 miles (odometer reading believed to be correct)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• MOT status: valid until October 2026
• Technical specs: 4,973cc V8 petrol, four-speed automatic
• Paperwork: Service history with 21 recorded entries from 1993 to 2026

The Detail

• Service records documented at 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2006, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2025, and 2026
• The vendor describes the paintwork as in good condition with the odd scratch or mark
• The vendor states the interior is in great condition
• The vendor reports the car is mechanically well maintained, starting and driving with no noises
• Described by the vendor as very clean for its age
• Never been a total loss or had major structural issues
• No outstanding finance

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