£3,261 • £2,500 - £3,500
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL280 R129 Convertible Automatic. Registration number: R113 KMV. Mileage: 114,965
United Kingdom • 17 Dec 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL280 R129 convertible is offered with 114,965 miles and has been with its current owner for 22 years. It features a metallic black exterior with a mushroom leather interior, rear seats, a contrasting hardtop, and an upgraded stereo system; the car's long MOT and service history suggest it's been well-maintained, though buyers should inspect it personally due to the "sold as seen" condition.
Condition
6
The car description indicates that it is "clearly well looked after by the previous owners" and has an extensive service history, which suggests that it has been maintained to a reasonable standard. However, it is being sold as seen without any warranty implied or given and the listing recommends that potential buyers inspect the car in person, which implies that there may be some wear and tear or minor issues that need to be addressed. Therefore, a rating of 'Good' seems appropriate.
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Automatic
Transmission:
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114,965 miles
R113 KMV
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RHD/LHD:
LHD
Current owner for the past 22 years with only 2 previous owners.
Finished in metallic black with mushroom full leather upholstery.
Contrasting metallic blue hardtop with a black electric folding roof and wind deflector.
16ich alloy wheels.
Fitted with rear seats which was a rare optional extra, Wood insert trim, climate control with air conditioning, electric front seats, electric windows and mirrors, remote central locking, upgraded Kenwood Bluetooth/USB stereo system.
Clearly well looked after by the previous owners.
Extensive service history folder.
Comes supplied with 2 remote keys.
Long MOT until 21st of September 2026.
Mercedes-Benz R129's are now fast becoming a collectable modern classic with the prices of the R109's at a record high.
Please note that buyers premium is 10% plus VAT (total 12% inc VAT) on all cars and motorbikes, subject to a minimum of £150 plus VAT.
Please be aware that all lots are sold as seen and without any warranty implied or given.
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£1,848
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£6,400
Median Price (Since 2020)
£34,476
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Sep 21 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
114,952 miles
Registration Date
1997-11-21
MOT History
Passed
On Sep 22 2025 with 114,952 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear General corrosion on subframe/ suspension components.
- Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (Both sides) (1.1.16 (d) (i))
- Rear Exhaust section is corroded.
- Offside Front Shock absorber is corroded.
Passed
On Nov 01 2024 with 114,909 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Minor:
- Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Centre steering arm nearside ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside rear brake hose ferrule corroding
- Nearside rear brake hose ferrule corroding
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear exhaust section corroded
- Front Exhaust mounting defective Fractured (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Failed
On Oct 31 2024 with 114,909 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Minor:
- Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Centre steering arm nearside ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside rear brake hose ferrule corroding
- Nearside rear brake hose ferrule corroding
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear exhaust section corroded
- Front Exhaust mounting defective Fractured (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Passed
On Nov 21 2023 with 114,907 miles
Failed
On Nov 17 2023 with 114,907 miles
There were 5 defects noted, with 3 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed
On Nov 17 2022 with 114,907 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- all 4 tyres sidewall starting to crack.
Passed
On Aug 18 2021 with 114,277 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passed
On Jun 11 2020 with 113,130 miles
Failed
On Jun 11 2020 with 113,130 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Passed
On Aug 17 2017 with 113,049 miles
Passed
On Oct 21 2015 with 112,397 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Engine oil leak
- Exhaust mounting bracket at gearbox broken
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed
On Sep 03 2014 with 111,659 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
User Entered:
- exhaust tail pipes damaged
- exhaust rusty
- n/s/f fog light not working
- reverse light switch poor
- o/s/r brake pipe rusty
- both bonnet catches rusty & sticking
- rear brake discs rusty
Passed
On Aug 30 2013 with 111,317 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Passed
On Jul 11 2012 with 111,154 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
User Entered:
- exhaust tail pipes in poor damaged condition
- centre rear exhaust rusty & thin
- rear brake discs rusting
- o/s/r brake pipe starting to rust
Passed
On Jul 08 2011 with 110,513 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
User Entered:
- A/C not working
- o/s bonnet catch not latching
- exhaust tail pipes in poor squashed condition
- o/s/r brake pipe rusting
- rear brake discs rusting
Failed
On Jul 07 2011 with 110,513 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
User Entered:
- A/C not working
- o/s bonnet catch not latching
- exhaust tail pipes in poor squashed condition
- o/s/r brake pipe rusting
- rear brake discs rusting
Passed
On Oct 06 2009 with 108,524 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Entered:
- rear number plate starting to fade
Failed
On Oct 06 2009 with 108,524 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory:
- Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Entered:
- rear number plate starting to fade
Passed
On Jul 09 2008 with 103,625 miles
Passed
On Jun 27 2007 with 97,834 miles
Passed
On Jun 07 2006 with 90,058 miles
Passed
On Jun 30 2005 with 84,025 miles
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