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1996 Mercedes-Benz SL500
United Kingdom • 29 Nov 2025 • Lot 39r
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Condition
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
WDB1290672F131802
Chassis No:
Odometer:
86,970 miles
N500 OSL
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
• Single family ownership for over 25 years• Well-maintained with major recent works • Comprehensive Mercedes-Benz and marque specialist service historyThe Mercedes-Benz R129 SL500 is widely regarded as one of the most accomplished grand tourers of its era.
Combining V8 performance with superb build quality, refinement and cutting-edge safety technology, the R129 remains a true modern classic.
Powered by the 5.0 litre quad-cam V8, producing around 322bhp, this SL500 is equipped with a five-speed automatic transmission, ABS, traction control, and the innovative automatic rollover protection system.
First registered on 26th February 1996, this example is attractively finished in silver with a contrasting grey leather upholstery and light burr walnut trim.
The original owner specified desirable factory options including a factory hardtop, 18-inch AMG alloy wheels (recently refurbished and fitted with new tyres), and massage function seats.
The car has remained in the same family for ...
Points of note
£2,040
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£12,982
Median Price (Since 2020)
£50,914
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Jun 29 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
86,795 miles
Registration Date
1996-02-23
MOT History
Passed
On Jun 04 2025 with 86,795 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- fuel cap seal perishing
- Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Passed
On Jun 28 2024 with 82,290 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Fuel cap/sealing device is deteriorated but maintains effective seal
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Failed
On Jun 28 2024 with 82,290 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Fuel cap/sealing device is deteriorated but maintains effective seal
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Passed
On Jun 30 2023 with 77,334 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
Failed
On Jun 30 2023 with 77,334 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Passed
On Jun 27 2022 with 76,693 miles
Passed
On Jun 28 2021 with 73,191 miles
Failed
On Jun 28 2021 with 73,191 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Passed
On Jun 29 2020 with 71,470 miles
Failed
On Jun 29 2020 with 71,470 miles
There were 2 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- (Dangerous) Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Passed
On Jun 18 2019 with 70,887 miles
Passed
On May 02 2018 with 69,900 miles
Passed
On Apr 29 2017 with 67,732 miles
Passed
On Apr 21 2016 with 63,371 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Front NUMBER PLATE CRACKED
Passed
On Apr 17 2015 with 62,304 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- wiper blade end split.
Passed
On Apr 23 2014 with 60,267 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
User Entered:
- Advance play in the nearside front hub bearing.
- Exhaust system coroded.
Passed
On Apr 23 2013 with 59,285 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- chip in windscreen.
- front number plate marked.
Passed
On Jan 27 2012 with 56,940 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Failed
On Jan 26 2012 with 56,940 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Advisory:
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
- from wipers very smeary
Passed
On May 05 2011 with 56,013 miles
Passed
On Dec 04 2008 with 55,008 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Nov 29 2007 with 51,487 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
User Entered:
- o/s/f tyre just in limits.
- chip in windscreen.
- n/s/f tyre low.
Passed
On Nov 23 2006 with 50,045 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- front tyres worn uneven
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