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£9,337 (Est: £10,000 - £12,000)

1997 Mercedes-Benz SL500 (R129)

United Kingdom • 9 Nov 2025

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This is a 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL500 (R129) with 85,996 miles, featuring a Brilliant Silver exterior and black leather interior. It includes a desirable panoramic hardtop and has been well-maintained with a comprehensive service history, making it a 'modern classic'.

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Condition 

7

The car is described as being in 'very good condition' overall with slight wear visible. It may require minor reconditioning, but there's no mention of significant damage.

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Transmission:

Automatic

Chassis No:

WDB1290672F156480

Odometer:

85,996 miles

Reg Number:

R260 ABD

RHD/LHD:

RHD

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 85,996 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 pr...

Points of note

£2,040

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£13,331

Median Price (Since 2020)

£91,646

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