£16,348
1998 Mercedes-Benz (R129) SL 500
Collecting Cars • UK • 24 Oct 2025
Market Position:
Highest 30% of Past Sales
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£16,348
1998 Mercedes-Benz (R129) SL 500
UK • 24 Oct 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL500 is a well-maintained modern classic with a 5.0-liter V8 engine and 66,220 miles. It features a Brilliant Silver Metallic finish, black leather interior, and comes with a comprehensive service history, though there are some cosmetic imperfections and an advisory for exhaust corrosion.
Condition
6
The car has some touched-up scratches and stone chips, a small area of blistering on the nearside front wing, and minor wear on the driver’s seat bolster. Also, the central exhaust outer skin is corroded.
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66,220 miles
R145 ABT
1998
Auction
Automatic
RHD
United Kingdom
£16,348
1998 Mercedes-Benz (R129) SL 500
Collecting Cars • UK • 24 Oct 2025
Market Position:
Highest 30% of Past Sales
Track live values and receive listing alerts
Description
KEY FACTS A refined and well-appointed grand tourer, this Mercedes-Benz SL500 is from the R129 generation, known for its elegant styling and robust engineering.
It is powered by a naturally aspirated 5.0-litre V8 engine, delivering power to the rear wheels via a five-speed automatic transmission.
First registered in May 1998, this example has been with the seller for two and a half years.
The odometer shows a relatively modest 66,220 miles from new.
EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES This R129-era SL 500 is finished in the timeless shade of Brilliant Silver Metallic, with either a matching hard-top or a black soft-top roof, over a black leather-trimmed interior, punctuated by wood veneer trim.
It rides on a set of 18-inch AMG five-spoke split-rim alloy wheels fitted with mixed tyres.
Equipment includes headlamp washers, a top-tinted windscreen, front and rear parking sensors, a removable glass hard-top roof, cruise control, automatic climate control, electric windows, and electrically adjust...
Price Analysis vs Other (R129) SL 500s
£2,040
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£13,478
Median Price (Since 2020)
£91,646
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 1st Feb 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
66,434 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 19th Jan 2026, 66,434 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Minor:
- Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- all 4 brake disc back plates rust
- suspension rust
Passed
On 28th Jan 2025, 65,749 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Central exhaust outer skin corroded
Passed
On 30th Jan 2024, 65,494 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected back plate (1.1.21 (a) (i))
Passed
On 2nd Feb 2023, 65,358 miles
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