£37,520
1997 Mercedes-Benz (R129) SL 500 - 11,180 Miles
Collecting Cars • UK • 18 Jun 2026
Market Position:
Highest 10% of Past Sales
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£37,520
1997 Mercedes-Benz (R129) SL 500 - 11,180 Miles
UK • 18 Jun 2026
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 boasts exceptionally low mileage for its age and a single-family ownership history since new, supported by an extensive Mercedes-Benz service portfolio. Recent mechanical attention, including new brakes and overhauled calipers, combined with a clean MOT, indicates a well-cared-for modern classic.
Condition
8
The car has very low mileage (11,180 miles) and has been maintained with a comprehensive service history, including recent major mechanical work. The seller notes minor cosmetic paintwork rectification has been carried out to address small imperfections. The MOT history is clean with no advisories.
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11,180 miles
WDB1290672F158486
RHD
United Kingdom
Automatic
R242 CCY
1997
Auction
£37,520
1997 Mercedes-Benz (R129) SL 500 - 11,180 Miles
Collecting Cars • UK • 18 Jun 2026
Market Position:
Highest 10% of Past Sales
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Description
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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Previous (R129) SL 500 Sales
MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 12th Mar 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
11,091 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 13th Mar 2026, 11,091 miles
Passed
On 18th Feb 2025, 10,992 miles
Passed
On 25th Jan 2024, 10,763 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Minor:
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Passed
On 15th Nov 2022, 10,729 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Minor:
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))
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