MERCEDES-BENZ (R129) 500 SL
Lowest Price: £1,125 • Median Price: £11,456 • Highest Price: £68,172 • Sell-Through Rate: 80%
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£1,125
LOWEST PRICE:
SINCE 2020
£11,456
MEDIAN PRICE:
SINCE 2020
HIGHEST PRICE:
£68,172
SINCE 2020
NUMBER OF SOLD CARS:
273
ALL TIME
SELL THROUGH RATE:
80%
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£16,361
22nd Oct 2025
1991 Mercedes-Benz 500SL
Bring A Trailer
£19,871
17th Aug 2025
Single-Family-Owned 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500SL
Osenat
£12,645
23rd Jun 2025
1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 SL Unreserved Serial number: WDB12906 - Lot 108
Collecting Cars
£16,748
9th Oct 2025
1991 Mercedes-Benz (R129) 500 SL
Historics
Not Sold
19th Jul 2025
1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 SL 45,000 mile example maintained by Colin Fern...
Collecting Cars
£8,967
22nd Jun 2025
1992 Mercedes-Benz (R129) 500 SL - HK Registered
Brightwells
Not Sold
17th Sep 2025
1991 Mercedes-Benz 500SL (R129)
Aguttes
£22,461
29th Jun 2025
1996 Mercedes
Iconic Auctioneers
Not Sold
1st Jun 2025
1993 Mercedes-Benz 500SL (R129)
Bring A Trailer
£6,750
12th Sep 2025
1991 Mercedes-Benz 500SL
H&H Auctioneers
Not Sold
25th Jun 2025
1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 SL
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£19,516
20th May 2025
7k-Kilometer 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500SL
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The Mercedes-Benz R129 500 SL, produced from 1989–2001, was known for its blend of luxury and performance. It featured advanced technology, like a automatically operated top and electronically controlled damping.
Its successor was the R230 SL-Class, introduced in 2001.
Did you know that the R129 was the first car to offer an automatically deploying roll bar? It pops up in milliseconds if sensors detect an imminent rollover. This safety innovation was a big deal back then.
How much is a Mercedes-Benz (R129) 500 SL worth?
In average condition, a Mercedes-Benz (R129) 500 SL is worth £11,320.
What is the most expensive Mercedes-Benz (R129) 500 SL to sell in history publicly?
The most expensive Mercedes-Benz (R129) 500 SL to sell in history was sold for £68,172.
What is the cheapest Mercedes-Benz (R129) 500 SL to sell in history publicly?
The cheapest Mercedes-Benz (R129) 500 SL to sell in history was sold for £1,125.
When was the Mercedes-Benz (R129) 500 SL produced?
The Mercedes-Benz (R129) 500 SL was produced between 1989 and 2000.