£2,912
1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL 320
SWVA • UK • 30 Apr 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 10% of Past Sales
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£2,912
1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL 320
UK • 30 Apr 2026 • Lot 25
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a decent R129 SL320 in Azurite Blue with Beige leather, owned by the seller for 18 years with 3 previous owners. It has some cosmetic issues like lacquer damage and is missing its bookpack, but comes with a hardtop and stand.
Condition
6
The car presents well overall and has been well-maintained, but there is lacquer damage on the passenger-side front wing. The absence of the original bookpack and service book also detracts from the condition.
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102,518 miles
RHD
United Kingdom
R225JOJ
1997
Auction
£2,912
1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL 320
SWVA • UK • 30 Apr 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 10% of Past Sales
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Description
In Brief:
Decent example of a R129 generation SL 320
Finished in Azurite Blue over a Beige leather interior Owned by The Vendor for the last 18 years 3 former keepers Hardtop and stand included
Auctioneer’s Notes:
A decent example of the R129 generation Mercedes-Benz SL320 finished in attractive Azurite Blue over a Beige leather interior.
Owned by the Vendor for the last 18 years, this long-term ownership example benefits from just three former keepers.
The car presents well overall and is supplied with its factory hard top and hard top stand which is conveniently stored in the boot.
Maintenance & Condition:
The vehicle is accompanied by a selection of invoices for servicing and maintenance along with a large quantity of previous MOT certificates, indicating regular upkeep throughout its life.
Cosmetically the car presents well overall, although the passenger-side front wing is suffering from lacquer damage.
Unfortunately, the original bookpack and service book do not acco...
Price Analysis vs Other (R129) SL 320s
£1,550
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£8,000
Median Price (Since 2020)
£37,520
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 25th Feb 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
102,518 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 24th Feb 2026, 102,518 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front fog lamp not working
- Offside Front fog lamp not working
- Offside Front fog lamp broken
- exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
Passed
On 18th Feb 2025, 101,993 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Passed
On 16th Feb 2024, 101,425 miles
Passed
On 9th Feb 2023, 100,974 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front fog lights not working
- Offside Front fog light broken
- Exhaust centre silencer outer skin corroded
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61-62 Aston Road, Nuffield Industrial Estate, Poole, Dorset, BH17 0NE, England
Operating from Poole, Dorset, SWVA is a physical auction house dealing in classic, vintage, and modern classic vehicles. They hold regular live auctions and offer vehicle consignment and appraisal services.
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