Not Sold (Est: £15,000 - £18,000)
2001 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Silver Arrow
Historics • UK • 6 Jun 2015
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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2001 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Silver Arrow
UK • 6 Jun 2015 • Lot 218
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a rare, right-hand drive 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Silver Arrow, a limited edition model built to celebrate Mercedes' racing heritage. It features a two-tone leather interior, special wheels, panoramic glass hard top and has been regularly serviced, making it a potentially desirable classic.
Condition
6
While the listing highlights the car's rarity, limited edition status, and regular servicing, it also mentions an MOT expiring in May 2016, which suggests the listing is old. Without current information or a recent inspection, it's difficult to assess the mechanical and cosmetic condition accurately. The presence of old MOT certificates implies wear and tear over time.
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87,000 miles
HV51VLG
2001
Auction
WDB1290682F204648
RHD
United Kingdom
Not Sold (Est: £15,000 - £18,000)
2001 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Silver Arrow
Historics • UK • 6 Jun 2015
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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Description
The 4973cc, R129 Mercedes-Benz SL500 carried on the tradition of the fast and reliable grand touring convertible from Mercedes-Benz.
Born out of the earlier 500SL models, the new SL500 featured many new and innovative ideas for the time such as controlled electronic damping, automatically expanding roll over bar and a more modern multi-link rear axle.
A fully operating electric hood, windows, door mirrors and seats made this model easy and comfortable to operate.
With powerful engines, stopping power was aided by anti-locking braking for reassurance.
During 1995, a mild facelift was carried out to the model range that included revisions to the head lights, tail lights and several new features adopted as standard including side air bags, automatic climate control and ESP.
A special edition of 2001 SL500 and SL600 was made to celebrate the 1930's Silver Arrow race car.
It had two-tone interior, leather on steering wheel and seats, and special wheels.
Built mainly for the US market...
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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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 28th Nov 2017
Latest MOT mileage:
87,385 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 29th Nov 2016, 87,385 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- both front tyres perished
Failed
On 25th Nov 2016, 87,386 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- both front tyres perished
Passed
On 11th Apr 2015, 86,934 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User Entered:
- both front tyres perishing
Failed
On 11th Apr 2015, 86,913 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User Entered:
- both front tyres perishing
MOT Mileage Trend
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