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£31,494
2001 Mercedes-Benz SL500
United States • 27 Sept 2026
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL500 R129 boasts an incredibly low 31k miles and presents in a striking Magma Red over Java Nappa leather combination. It comes equipped with desirable AMG wheels, a removable hardtop, and a recent hydraulic cylinder replacement for the soft top, indicating strong mechanical and cosmetic upkeep.

Condition
8
The car has very low mileage (31k) and has been well-maintained, as evidenced by the clean Carfax report and recent oil change. The seller also notes that the soft top's hydraulic cylinders were replaced. While the description doesn't explicitly mention any flaws, the condition is described as 'well-maintained with minimal cosmetic imperfections,' fitting the Excellent (8) rating. No reconditioning is explicitly stated as required, but minor cosmetic attention is possible.
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Transmission:
Automatic
Chassis No:
WDBFA68F31F199884
Odometer:
31,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
5.0-Liter V8 Five-Speed Automatic Transmission Magma Red Paint Java Nappa Leather Upholstery 18" Five-Spoke AMG Wheels Removable Hardtop Black Soft Top Bose Sound System Remote Six-Disc CD Changer Clean Carfax Report
This 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL500 has 31k miles and was specified in Magma Red over Java Nappa leather.
The car is powered by a 5.0-liter V8 paired with a five-speed automatic transmission, and it is further equipped with a removable hardtop, a black soft top, 18″ five-spoke AMG wheels, power-adjustable seats, a remote six-disc CD stereo, a Bose sound system, and automatic climate control.
The current owner purchased the car in 2020 and has since added approximately 5k of the 31k miles.
This R129 is now offered at no reserve by the seller on behalf of the owner with a clean Carfax report and a New York title in the owner’s name.
The car is finished in Magma Red (586) and features a matching removable hardtop as well as a black soft top, the latter of which had its hydraul...
Points of note
£2,040
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£13,412
Median Price (Since 2020)
£91,646
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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