£10,000 - £12,000
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL500 (R129)
United Kingdom • 9 Nov 2025 • Lot 728
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a facelifted 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL500 with a 5-litre V8 engine, finished in Brilliant Silver with a black leather interior. It has had only three owners from new and has covered a modest 85,000 miles, complete with both soft and panoramic hardtops, and a comprehensive service history.
Condition
7
Very good condition, minor wear visible.
/ 10
Automatic
Transmission:
WDB1290672F156480
Chassis No:
Odometer:
85,000 miles
R260 ABD
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
A facelift example of the elegant R129-generation SL500, powered by Mercedes-Benz’ superb M119 5-litre quad-cam, 32-valve V8
Finished in Brilliant Silver Metallic with a black leather interior, the combination most closely associated with this era of flagship SLs
Supplied new in 1998, this car has had just three owners from new and now shows a modest 86,000 miles
Complete with both roofs – the electrically operated soft top and the highly desirable, factory-fitted, panoramic glass hardtop
Accompanied by its original stamped service book, recording main dealer servicing up to 2020 and marque specialists thereafter
Will receive a fresh service by Mercedes-Benz Salisbury along with a new MOT prior to the sale
Supplied with its original owner’s manual, service book, print-outs of service schedules, maintenance invoices spanning many years, and a full set of keys
Recently fitted with four new Continental tyres and a stainless steel exhaust.
Dinitrol treated.
Fitted with upgraded radio pro...
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 Sep 13 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
85,890 miles
Registration Date
1997-08-06
MOT History
Passed
On Aug 19 2025 with 85,890 miles
Passed
On Sep 12 2024 with 85,373 miles
Passed
On Sep 14 2023 with 84,957 miles
Passed
On Aug 18 2022 with 84,647 miles
Passed
On Aug 24 2021 with 83,778 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Lower under tray fitted
Passed
On May 01 2020 with 82,392 miles
Failed
On May 01 2020 with 82,392 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Passed
On Jun 03 2019 with 82,204 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both are slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Passed
On Apr 27 2018 with 82,044 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)
- Oil leak
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Failed
On Apr 26 2018 with 82,029 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
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)
- Oil leak
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Passed
On Apr 19 2017 with 81,458 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- handbrake brake performance poor
Passed
On May 03 2016 with 80,786 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear handbrake performance poor
- nearside and offside front tyres wearing on outter edges
Passed
On May 01 2015 with 80,440 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
User Entered:
- front tyres wearing on inner edges
Failed
On May 01 2015 with 80,440 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
User Entered:
- front tyres wearing on inner edges
Passed
On Sep 23 2013 with 80,045 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- front and rear tyres wearing on inner edges
Passed
On Sep 24 2012 with 78,015 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Passed
On Oct 03 2011 with 76,511 miles
Passed
On Sep 29 2010 with 74,749 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Passed
On Oct 01 2009 with 73,046 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- handbrake travel getting high
Passed
On Mar 19 2008 with 72,638 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- front wiper blade wearing
Passed
On Jul 15 2006 with 72,069 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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