£9,337 (Est: £10,000 - £12,000)
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL500 (R129)
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 9 Nov 2025
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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£9,337 (Est: £10,000 - £12,000)
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL500 (R129)
UK • 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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85,996 miles
WDB1290672F156480
RHD
United Kingdom
Automatic
R260 ABD
1997
Auction
£9,337 (Est: £10,000 - £12,000)
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL500 (R129)
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 9 Nov 2025
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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Description
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...
Price Analysis vs Other (R129) SL 500s
£2,040
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£13,478
Median Price (Since 2020)
£91,646
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous (R129) SL 500 Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 13th Sept 2026
Latest MOT mileage:
85,890 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 19th Aug 2025, 85,890 miles
Passed
On 12th Sept 2024, 85,373 miles
Passed
On 14th Sept 2023, 84,957 miles
Passed
On 18th Aug 2022, 84,647 miles
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The Forge, Harwoods House, Banbury Rd, Ashorne, Leamington Spa
Based near Warwick, Warwickshire, Iconic Auctioneers conducts physical collector car and motorcycle auctions at automotive events across the UK, including Silverstone Festival and the NEC Classic Motor Show.
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