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£50,780

2001 MERCEDES-BENZ (R129) SL 500 'SILVER ARROW' - 6,090 miles

Collecting Cars • UK • 30 Aug 2022

Market Position:

World Record

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£50,780

2001 MERCEDES-BENZ (R129) SL 500 'SILVER ARROW' - 6,090 miles

UK • 30 Aug 2022

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL500 'Silver Arrow' is a rare, limited-edition roadster with ultra-low mileage (6,090 miles). It's one of only 100 right-hand drive UK-market examples, boasting excellent overall condition and a recent service.

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Condition 

8

The car is described as being in superb overall condition, with the Silver Arrow paintwork described as being in excellent condition, free of any visible marks or blemishes. The cabin presents equally well, with no particular wear, and only some light scratches on the polished sill covers. The seller is not aware of any electrical or mechanical faults, and they state that there are no warning lights showing on the dashboard. The car’s last MOT test was a clean, first-time pass.

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6,090 miles

WDB1290682F204550

RHD

United Kingdom

Automatic

Y051 UTV

2001

Auction

£50,780

2001 MERCEDES-BENZ (R129) SL 500 'SILVER ARROW' - 6,090 miles

Collecting Cars • UK • 30 Aug 2022

Market Position:

World Record

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Description

An ultra-low mileage example of the rare limited-edition roadster.

Price Analysis vs Other (R129) SL 500 Silver Arrows

£19,886

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£31,039

Median Price (Since 2020)

£50,780

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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World Record

This vehicle has set a new record for the (R129) SL 500 Silver Arrow

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Previous (R129) SL 500 Silver Arrow Sales

MOT Information

Expired

Expired on 28th May 2025

Latest MOT mileage:

6,128 miles

MOT History

Passed

On 29th May 2024, 6,128 miles


Passed

On 4th Jan 2022, 6,074 miles


Passed

On 6th Dec 2019, 6,066 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

Advisory:
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Failed

On 4th Dec 2019, 6,066 miles

There were 4 defects noted.

Major:
- Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))


Advisory:
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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