
Asking Price: £12,495
1991 Mercedes-Benz 500SL
Luden Automotive Ltd • United Kingdom
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This red Mercedes 500SL with an AMG kit is described as a handsome GT car with just under 100,000 miles. While the bodywork is solid, the paint could benefit from detailing, and the driver's seat shows normal wear.

Condition
6
Good condition, some wear, needs detailing.
/ 10
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Odometer:
100,000 miles
H952 AFV
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
£12,495 The R129 Mercedes SL is a car that only seems to become more handsome as it ages, and this 500SL is certainly no exception with its red paintwork and AMG kit.
This is one of my favourite cars that we have in stock and it says a lot that we ve kept it back and used it ourselves in the past couple of years, it truly does make for a lovely GT car that laps up motorway miles with ease.
This isn t a sports car by any means, and drives much better when you consider it to be a cruiser, which is an adjustment when you first look at it.
The big V8 up front pulls strongly and with plenty of power, and its only just about run in with just under 100,000 miles on the clock.
This car comes with a good amount of paperwork in its folder and has evidently been well cared for during its lifetime and still has its original book pack too.
It will also be provided with a new MOT.
The bodywork is very solid and the paintwork is in good condition all around and could possibly benefit from some ...
Points of note
£1,125
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£11,320
Median Price (Since 2020)
£68,172
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Oct 19 2024
Latest MOT Mileage
99,848 miles
Registration Date
1991-02-22
MOT History
Passed
On Oct 20 2023 with 99,848 miles
Passed
On Aug 19 2022 with 99,827 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Passed
On May 16 2016 with 98,863 miles
Passed
On Jun 10 2015 with 90,089 miles
Passed
On Jun 05 2014 with 98,215 miles
Passed
On Jun 03 2013 with 97,743 miles
Passed
On May 03 2012 with 97,477 miles
Failed
On May 03 2012 with 97,475 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Passed
On May 03 2011 with 97,245 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- O/S HANDBRAKE CABLE CASING SPLIT
Passed
On May 06 2010 with 96,661 miles
Failed
On Apr 26 2010 with 96,649 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Passed
On Nov 25 2006 with 95,365 miles
Failed
On Nov 15 2006 with 95,364 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

