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£3,500 - £4,500

1991 Mercedes-Benz 500SL (R129)

United Kingdom • 18 Feb 2026 • Lot 445

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Vehicle Details

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Condition 

7

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Automatic

Transmission:

WDB1290662F027942

Chassis No:

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

H453GTJ

Reg Number:

RHD/LHD:

[RHD/LHD]

4,973cc naturally aspirated V8 engine; recent major service in March last yearFirst registered in February 1991, this car has had seven registered keepers during its lifetime and is now offered as an interesting and rewarding project for the next enthusiast.

While very little historical paperwork accompanies the vehicle, we are informed that it benefitted from a major service in March of last year, which included the replacement of the brake discs and pads, suggesting recent attention to key mechanical components.The odometer has unfortunately ceased to function, meaning the recorded mileage of 76,781 miles cannot be verified and should be treated as indicative only.

Despite this, the car does start and drive, allowing it to be moved under its own power, although it would benefit from further mechanical and cosmetic recommissioning.

There are a few electrical gremlins present, including issues with the odometer, electric windows and temperature gauge, all of which will require atten...

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 Feb 21 2026

Latest MOT Mileage

76,781 miles

Registration Date

1991-02-22

MOT History

Passed

On Feb 22 2025 with 76,781 miles

There were 5 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
- underbody corrosion
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Passed

On Jan 04 2014 with 76,780 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

Advisory:
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Passed

On Oct 13 2012 with 76,736 miles


Passed

On Oct 22 2011 with 76,709 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

User Entered:
- offside front tyre wall cracking

Passed

On Oct 08 2010 with 75,902 miles


Passed

On Oct 10 2009 with 74,817 miles


Passed

On Oct 23 2008 with 74,598 miles


Passed

On May 29 2007 with 72,773 miles


Passed

On Jun 05 2006 with 70,329 miles


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