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£9,337 (Est: £10,000 - £12,000)
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL500 (R129)
United Kingdom • 9 Nov 2025
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'.

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
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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