£7,500 - £8,500
1999 Mercedes-Benz SL500
United Kingdom • 18 Feb 2026 • Lot 439
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL500, a modern classic, features a 4,973cc V8 engine, automatic transmission, and 90,228 miles. It boasts a comprehensive service history and a desirable glass roof hardtop, adding to its collectability.
Condition
7
Well-maintained, minor wear visible.
/ 10
Automatic
Transmission:
WDB1290682F183846
Chassis No:
Odometer:
90,228 miles
T754FRU
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
4,973cc petrol V8; showing 90,228 miles; hard-to-find glass roof hardtop; An MOT is in place until 23 July 2026; great history fileFirst registered in April 1999, this Mercedes-Benz SL500 represents the final years of the R129 era, a model now widely regarded as a modern classic.
Finished in metallic dark blue / black with a contrasting beige leather interior, it remains an elegant and imposing roadster, blending understated luxury with unmistakable V8 presence.Power comes from the 4,973cc petrol V8 paired with a five-speed automatic gearbox, delivering the smooth, effortless performance for which the SL is renowned.
The car drives, stops, and starts exactly as it should, as demonstrated in recent photos and video, and has clearly been maintained with regular use rather than stored away.The service history is particularly reassuring, with the original service book showing 13 stamps alongside receipts documenting work carried out over the years.
The most recent service was completed ...
Points of note
£2,040
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£13,157
Median Price (Since 2020)
£50,914
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Jul 23 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
86,956 miles
Registration Date
1999-04-28
MOT History
Passed
On Jul 24 2025 with 86,956 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- both rear tyres slightly perished
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Passed
On Jul 17 2024 with 86,250 miles
Passed
On May 25 2023 with 85,884 miles
Passed
On Jun 08 2022 with 85,003 miles
Passed
On May 26 2021 with 84,140 miles
Passed
On Jun 10 2020 with 84,029 miles
Passed
On Jun 12 2019 with 82,841 miles
Passed
On Jun 05 2018 with 80,656 miles
Passed
On Jun 14 2017 with 79,639 miles
Passed
On Jun 14 2016 with 78,517 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Jun 10 2015 with 77,054 miles
Passed
On Jun 19 2014 with 75,571 miles
Passed
On Jun 29 2013 with 75,413 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Passed
On Jul 20 2012 with 74,984 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
User Entered:
- o/s/r brake hose starting to perish
- front tyre starting to wear on inner edges and o/s/f sidewall cut
- brake pedal rubber little worn
Passed
On Jul 26 2011 with 74,496 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Jul 19 2010 with 73,746 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- high level brake lamp has L.E.D's inop
Passed
On Jul 25 2009 with 72,664 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Jul 28 2008 with 71,849 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Entered:
- near side rear tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm
Passed
On Jun 28 2007 with 69,475 miles
Passed
On Jun 28 2006 with 62,535 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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