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1996 Mercedes-Benz SL280
United Kingdom • 29 Nov 2025 • Lot 64r
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This Mercedes-Benz R129 SL is presented in metallic blue with a cream leather interior and a dark blue electrically operated hood, and it comes with its factory hardtop. It has some service history and a MoT until August 2026, making it suitable as an everyday car.
Condition
6
Some service history, moderate wear expected.
/ 10
[Transmission]
Transmission:
WDB1290582F143414
Chassis No:
Odometer:
135,829 miles
P734 SOO
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Offered without reserve.
The Mercedes-Benz R129 models were sold under the SL-Class model name and were available from 1989 to 2001.
Based upon a shortened W124 saloon floor pan, the R129 incorporated innovative engineering features such as electronically controlled shock absorbers (optional) and an automatically extending roll over bar.
The level of standard equipment was high and included electrically operated windows, mirrors, seats and convertible hood.
This example is presented in metallic blue with a cream leather interior and has a dark blue electrically operated hood and it also comes with its factory hardtop.
The car comes with some service history and a MoT test certificate which expires 6th August 2026.
These models are great as everyday cars with the benefit of being driven with its top down or up with the option of winter driving using its factory hardtop.
Consigned by James Good
Points of note
£1,848
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£6,483
Median Price (Since 2020)
£34,476
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Aug 06 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
135,729 miles
Registration Date
1996-08-30
MOT History
Passed
On Jul 31 2025 with 135,729 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Passed
On Aug 07 2024 with 132,162 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Failed
On Aug 02 2024 with 132,162 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory:
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Passed
On Jul 11 2023 with 130,010 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Minor:
- Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive from cylinder head gasket area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Centre and rear silencers are corroded.
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Passed
On Jul 28 2022 with 125,098 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Minor:
- Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear exhaust silencer corroded
Passed
On Aug 05 2021 with 123,635 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Minor:
- Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Passed
On Aug 06 2020 with 122,169 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Minor:
- Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passed
On Apr 25 2019 with 115,312 miles
Passed
On May 03 2018 with 108,310 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- center exhaust box slight deteriorated
Passed
On Apr 24 2017 with 98,838 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit thin (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit thin (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Apr 25 2016 with 88,014 miles
Passed
On Jan 03 2015 with 70,410 miles
Passed
On Dec 06 2013 with 67,987 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
- Slight oil leak gearbox sump area.
Passed
On Feb 08 2013 with 63,335 miles
Passed
On Mar 28 2012 with 60,375 miles
Passed
On May 13 2011 with 58,890 miles
Passed
On May 26 2010 with 58,319 miles
Failed
On May 24 2010 with 58,319 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Passed
On May 26 2009 with 57,728 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)
Failed
On May 15 2009 with 57,702 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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 28 2008 with 57,187 miles
Failed
On May 29 2007 with 55,964 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Passed
On May 29 2007 with 55,964 miles
Passed
On May 25 2006 with 55,355 miles
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