Not Sold (Est: £9,000 - £11,000)
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL320
United Kingdom • 29 Apr 2026 • Lot 8
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL320, finished in Brilliant Silver with black leather, has only had three owners and has been in the current ownership for 25 years, dry stored since 2014, and has a modest 77,000 miles. Offered with a panoramic hard top, air diffuser and a large history file, it also boasts a current MOT until May 2027.
Condition
7
The car is described as well-presented and running smoothly, but with slight wear visible. The dry storage since 2014 and current MOT suggest good mechanical condition. However, the age of the vehicle implies some wear and tear.
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
WDB1290632F157006
Chassis No:
Odometer:
77,000 miles
R457 AMA
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
The Mercedes-Benz R129 SL roadster, produced from 1989 through 2002, was a two-door, two-seat roadster with automated (electro-hydraulic) collapsible textile roof, and a shell-like colour-matched tonneau cover.
All came standard with an aluminium detachable hardtop.
Based on the shortened floor pan of the W124 it featured many innovative details for the time, such as electronically controlled damping (Adaptive Damping System ADS, optional) and a hidden, automatically extending roll-over bar.
The number of standard features was high, including electric windows, mirrors, seats and hydraulic convertible top.
When introduced in 1993, the SL320 variant featured a DOHC in-line six-cylinder petrol engine of 220bhp and remained in production to 2002.
Displaying c.77,000 miles and finished in Brilliant Silver over black leather, this well-presented example comes with panoramic hard top, air diffuser, full size spare wheel, full jacking kit and medical bag.
On inspection, the car started, ...
Points of note
£1,550
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£7,950
Median Price (Since 2020)
£37,520
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on May 06 2027
Latest MOT Mileage
77,787 miles
Registration Date
1997-08-21
MOT History
Passed
On Apr 09 2026 with 77,787 miles
Failed
On Apr 08 2026 with 77,787 miles
There were 2 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- (Dangerous) Nearside Rear cyclic clicking noise from nearside wheel when turning.likely to lock up
Passed
On May 07 2025 with 77,355 miles
Failed
On May 06 2025 with 77,355 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Major:
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Passed
On May 13 2016 with 76,185 miles
Failed
On May 11 2016 with 76,185 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BOTH OUTER (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported MOUNTING BROKEN (7.1.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory:
- Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH FRONT (2.7.3)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH FRONT (1.4.A.2f)
Passed
On May 15 2015 with 74,652 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Passed
On May 15 2014 with 71,284 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Passed
On May 10 2013 with 67,857 miles
Passed
On May 10 2012 with 64,527 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User Entered:
- both front tyres cracking on inside edges
Passed
On May 05 2011 with 60,099 miles
Passed
On May 18 2010 with 57,855 miles
Passed
On May 22 2009 with 55,440 miles
Passed
On May 20 2008 with 52,479 miles
Passed
On May 01 2007 with 50,325 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On May 12 2006 with 47,184 miles
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