In Brief:

• Usable example of an R129 SL 320 in good condition
• Finished in Metallic Green Black over a Beige leather interior
• Owned by The Vendor for the last 6 years
• 6 former keepers
• Great history file including a wealth of invoices and a stamped service book

Auctioneer's Notes:

A usable and well-presented example of the desirable R129-generation SL 320, this 1997 car offers classic Mercedes engineering with a refined driving experience. Finished in Metallic Green Black over a contrasting Beige leather interior, it retains a smart appearance and benefits from careful long-term ownership, having been with the current vendor for the past six years. With its proven mileage and strong history, it represents an attractive entry into R129 ownership.

Maintenance & Condition:

Showing 90,668 miles from new, this SL has been clearly maintained throughout its life. The accompanying file contains a wealth of invoices relating to servicing, maintenance and general upkeep, along with numerous MOT certificates validating the mileage. The included Mercedes-Benz bookpack houses the Owner’s Manual, Radio Guide and Maintenance Booklet, which records nine service stamps and a handwritten entry covering work completed between 1998 at 10,974 miles and 2019 at 73,971 miles. Overall, the car presents in good, usable condition for its age.

History:

The car has had six former keepers and has been cherished by The Vendor for the last six years. A comprehensive history file accompanies the SL, documenting its upkeep over more than two decades. The maintenance records, MOT history and complete original bookpack prove the mileage as genuine and provide ample insight to the care this car has received over it's life.

The Model:

Introduced in 1989, the Mercedes-Benz R129 SL brought major advancements in design, safety and refinement, replacing the long-serving R107. Renowned for its build quality and understated luxury, the R129 featured an electrically operated soft top, colour-matched tonneau cover and a removable hardtop. This example is fitted with the earlier 3.2-litre M104 inline-six engine, producing 228 bhp and delivering 0–62 mph in 8.4 seconds—more desired by enthusiasts than the later V6-powered SL 320 models introduced from 1998 onward.

Sale Insight:

Good, usable R129s with strong history files remain sought after, particularly those equipped with the M104 straight-six engine. With appealing colours, proven maintenance and sensible mileage, this example offers excellent value as a practical modern classic.

Estimate:
£3,000 - £4,000