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£16,166
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL500
United States • 4 Aug 2026
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AI Listing Summary
This 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL500 is a low-mileage (37k) example in black with parchment leather interior, featuring a desirable V8 engine and automatic transmission. Recent hydraulic cylinder replacement for the soft top and a clean Carfax report add to its appeal, making it a strong contender for collectors.
Condition
8
The car has a clean Carfax report, no accidents or damage reported. It has only 37k miles and the soft-top hydraulic cylinders were recently replaced. The exterior appears to be in excellent condition with black paint and a matching hardtop. The interior features parchment leather and wood accents. Minor reconditioning may be required, but overall it presents as an excellent example.
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Automatic
Transmission:
WDBFA67F4WF155823
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Odometer:
37,000 miles
[Reg Number]
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RHD/LHD:
LHD
5.0-Liter V8 Five-Speed Automatic Transmission Black Paint Removable Hardtop Black Soft Top Parchment Leather Upholstery 16" 12-Hole Alloy Wheels Heated Power-Adjustable Front Seats Cassette Stereo Bose Sound System Automatic Climate Control Clean Carfax Report
This 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL500 has remained registered in New York from new and now shows 37k miles.
The car is finished in Black over Parchment leather and is powered by a 5.0-liter V8 paired with a five-speed automatic transmission.
Equipment includes a removable hardtop, a black soft top, 16″ 12-hole alloy wheels, heated power-adjustable front seats, a cassette stereo, a Bose sound system, and automatic climate control.
The soft-top hydraulic cylinders were replaced in preparation for the sale.
This R129 is now offered at no reserve by the selling dealer in Connecticut with the owner’s manual, a hardtop stand, a toolkit, a clean Carfax report, and a New York title.
The car is finished in Black (040) and features a matchi...
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£2,040
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£13,303
Median Price (Since 2020)
£91,646
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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