Est: £5,500 - £6,500
1999 Mercedes-Benz SL280 (R129)
United Kingdom • 1 Apr 2026 • Lot 416
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL280 features a Turquoise Metallic exterior and Cream leather interior. It comes with £6,916 worth of factory options and a comprehensive history, making it an appealing modern classic.
Condition
7
Well-maintained, minor wear, reconditioning required.
/ 10
Automatic
Transmission:
WDB1290592F177892
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
B8UCF
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
12 month MOT; £6,916 worth of factory options; hardtop included; well documented historyThis 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL280 is a refined example of late-1990s German engineering, blending timeless design with understated performance.
Finished in striking Turquoise Metallic with a Cream leather interior, this R129-generation roadster presents as a true modern classic and an unmistakable head-turner.Powered by a smooth 2.8-litre engine paired with automatic transmission, the car delivers the composed and effortless driving experience the SL is renowned for.First registered in March 1999 and costing £64,616 when new, it benefits from an impressive factory options list totalling £6,916.
Notable features include the exclusive leather interior, desirable glass hard top, Xenon headlamps, wood and leather steering wheel, anti-glare rear-view mirror, and the original MB Audio 10 CD system.The vehicle has had eight former keepers, with the current owner having cared for the car since December 2022.
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Points of note
£1,848
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£6,433
Median Price (Since 2020)
£34,476
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Feb 22 2027
Latest MOT Mileage
114,822 miles
Registration Date
1999-03-08
MOT History
Passed
On Feb 23 2026 with 114,822 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Passed
On Jul 10 2023 with 114,309 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Minor:
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Passed
On Jun 23 2022 with 114,023 miles
Passed
On Jul 07 2021 with 113,523 miles
Passed
On Jul 13 2020 with 113,132 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Minor:
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Failed
On Jul 13 2020 with 113,132 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Major:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Minor:
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Passed
On Mar 21 2019 with 112,676 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Passed
On Mar 15 2018 with 111,662 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed
On Mar 13 2017 with 110,530 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Body has slight corrosion all under (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- oil leak
Passed
On Feb 29 2016 with 110,349 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear exhaust corroded
- oil leak
Passed
On Mar 18 2015 with 109,862 miles
Passed
On Mar 01 2014 with 107,999 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Entered:
- Exhaust centre box outer skin corroded
Passed
On Mar 29 2013 with 106,318 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Entered:
- Front springs lightly corroded
Passed
On Mar 19 2012 with 106,210 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
User Entered:
- Centre exhaust box outer skin corroded
Passed
On Aug 11 2010 with 102,563 miles
Passed
On May 27 2010 with 102,020 miles
Passed
On Mar 13 2009 with 92,753 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Passed
On Mar 05 2008 with 72,418 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Failed
On Mar 15 2007 with 50,739 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Passed
On Mar 15 2007 with 50,739 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Apr 05 2006 with 32,990 miles
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