£4,810
1990 Mercedes-Benz 300SL (R129)
United Kingdom • 25 Oct 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1990 Mercedes-Benz SL300 is an early R129 model with 95,960 miles, featuring a rare sports checker trim and a working soft-top. It benefits from a recent £2,000 spend at the SL Shop and boasts a comprehensive service history, although it requires a new MOT.
Condition
7
The car is described as presenting well with a smart interior, exterior, hard-top, and hood. It starts promptly and runs as it should. However, it requires an MOT and has had some recent repairs, indicating it's not in perfect condition. The presence of 18 old MOTs and a service book with 14 stamps suggests good maintenance overall, but the need for recent repairs and the expired MOT prevent it from being rated higher.
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Automatic
Transmission:
WDB1290602F022263
Chassis No:
Odometer:
95,960 miles
NUI8595
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
LHD
Description Pretty, early R129 with sports checker trim; wind deflector; working soft-top; 95,000 miles with 14 service stamps; recent £2,000 spend at the SL Shop Supplied new by Mercedes main agents Clover Leaf Cars of Odiham in November 1990, this early R129 Series SL300 is finished in Pearl Grey with colour coded removable factory hard-top with Navy Mohair hood and sits on a set of later 16” five-spoke style alloy wheels shod with Avon tyres.
Under the bonnet, we find the 3.0 litre 12-valve SOHC M103 inline six cylinder engine which produces 188bhp driving the rear wheels here via four-speed automatic transmission.
Inside, we find grey checker cloth trim (a rare cost option only available on the earlier cars) without rear seats, plus walnut trim, electric seat operation, electric windows, electric roof, heated rear screen, climate control, ABS, cruise control and roll over bar.
The car presents well and shows 95,960 miles, starting promptly and running as it should with a smart i...
Points of note
£2,449
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£8,031
Median Price (Since 2020)
£38,569
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Feb 03 2027
Latest MOT Mileage
97,476 miles
Registration Date
1990-11-20
MOT History
Passed
On Feb 04 2026 with 97,476 miles
Passed
On Nov 18 2024 with 96,457 miles
Passed
On Nov 23 2023 with 95,972 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Passed
On May 31 2022 with 94,554 miles
Passed
On Jan 16 2020 with 94,029 miles
Passed
On Jul 03 2018 with 93,582 miles
Failed
On Jul 03 2018 with 93,582 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.4 (b))
Passed
On Jul 18 2017 with 92,380 miles
Passed
On Jul 06 2016 with 91,399 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- some run out on rear discs
Failed
On Jul 06 2016 with 91,399 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- some run out on rear discs
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Passed
On Jun 15 2015 with 90,106 miles
Passed
On Jun 23 2014 with 87,308 miles
Passed
On Jun 18 2013 with 84,525 miles
Passed
On Jun 15 2012 with 82,991 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- rear tyres wearing on edges
Passed
On Jun 07 2011 with 79,176 miles
Passed
On Jun 28 2010 with 76,171 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Passed
On Jun 04 2009 with 73,773 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- nearside and offside top mounts cracking.
Passed
On May 23 2008 with 70,084 miles
Passed
On Jun 13 2007 with 64,729 miles
Passed
On Apr 06 2006 with 58,887 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- coolant leaking
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