Mercedes SL 500 Auto Limited Edition 1998

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Lot No: 60
Year Make Model Mileage SOLD FOR
1998 Mercedes SL 500 Auto LE 71, 841 (Warranted) £17,800 + buyers premium

Description:

Description from The Vendor: Mercedes-Benz SL500 Convertible 2d 4973cc auto. 1998 40th Anniversary Edition 71,000 miles. This is a rare car that is appreciating in value. She is a 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Convertible 40th Anniversary Edition and is one of only 150 RHD versions ever offered by Mercedes worldwide. Fitted with the 322 bhp M119 Engine and 5-speed auto, this is the most sought-after configuration in the entire R129 SL500 range. Exceptional inside and out with a superb soft top and a panoramic glass hardtop and cover with stand. Recent work includes Engine and Gearbox Service plus 16 sparkplugs all work done by Mercedes @70, 985 miles in 2021. All wheels refurbished and polished and as original. Recent set of Bridgestone tyres. Dinitrol treated by ‘Rustproof.me.uk’. Only 3 colours were offered and this example is Deisigno Red. The interior comes with extra soft luxury, grey leather seats. This car also comes with leather folder book pack and large history file.   Auctioneer’s notes: First registered 11.8.96 –  this car can only be described as totally OUTSTANDING.  She comes with a Panoramic Hardtop plus Soft Top which is in very good order and works as it should do.  The history of this superb car is second to none.  The book pack is complete in its leather wallet and the service book has 10 stamps – all Mercedes Benz Main Agents.  The last service was carried out at 70985 miles on 29.9.21.  The car was supplied by Mercedes Benz Cardiff Ltd and the file includes old MOT’s plus a Gov.Uk MOT History File.  There is a comprehensive file of invoices and you will also find the radio code card, spare batteries for keys. NB  THESE 500 SL LE’s are the  FORTIES ANNIVERSARY EDITION AND THIS BEAUTIFUL CAR IS ONE OF A 150 RHD WHICH WERE MADE FOR THE UK.  They were fitted with every conceivable extra and these LE’s were fitted with the M119 Engine producing 322 bhp and driving through  a 5-speed auto gearbox.  Consequently you get stonking acceleration and a top speed of 160 mph on the Autobahns in Germany.  This superb motor car may be viewed strictly by appointment.

Lot No. 60
Auction 29th July 2022 - 94.5% SOLD
Vehicle Make Mercedes
Vehicle Model SL 500 Auto LE
Year of Manufacture 1998
Mileage 71, 841 (Warranted)
Registration S726JGX
Date first Registered 11/08/1998
MOT 22/03/2023
Chassis Number WDB1290672F169534
Engine Number 11998222020539
Estimated Sale Price £15,500 - £17,500

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