This 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL500 shows Pennsylvania registration since new across three owners and an accident/damage-free history. The car is finished in Magma Red (586) over Saffron Nappa Leather (234). Power is provided by a 5.0-liter M113 V8 paired with a five-speed automatic transmission and recent service includes an oil and filter change along with a new battery in preparation for the sale. This R129 currently shows only 17k miles and has had two previous owners prior to the current seller's acquisition in 2018. The car is equipped with a removable hardtop, aftermarket 18” wheels (the original 17” wheels are included with the sale), detachable wind deflector, xenon headlamps, halogen fog lamps, power-adjustable and heated seats with memory settings for the driver, automatic climate control, a CD stereo, cruise control, and a retractable roll bar. This R129 is offered by the current owner and seller with 17k original miles on the odometer, complete factory literature, an additional set of original wheels, a clean Carfax report, service records, two flip keys, and a clean Pennsylvania title.
The car is finished in Magma Red (586) and features a color-matched removable hardtop with heated rear glass. Equipment includes xenon headlamps, halogen fog lamps, an electric folding black soft top, and a single exhaust outlet. Photos are provided of the hardtop on the car along with details of the body and original glass. The original soft top remains in excellent condition and the plastic windows are clear and free from hazing.
While the factory 17” wheels are included in the sale, this roadster wears 18” aftermarket wheels wearing Dunlop Direzza tires measuring 245/40 up front and 275/35 in the rear. The tires all show 2019 date codes.
The cabin features power-adjustable seats upholstered in Saffron Nappa Leather (234) accented by burl wood trim on the center console and doors. Interior amenities include automatic climate control, a CD stereo, cruise control, memory settings for the driver’s seat, a retractable roll bar, OEM floor mats, dual front and side airbags, and power windows, mirrors, and locks. The factory first aid kit and full-size spare are located in the trunk and the factory Becker head unit has been retained. An additional set of newer production OEM floor mats are shown in factory wrapping in the trunk.
The leather-wrapped steering wheel frames a 160-mph speedometer, 7k-rpm tachometer, and analog clock. Additional gauges display coolant temperature, oil temperature, fuel economy, and fuel level. The digital odometer shows 17k miles and all gauges are functioning properly with no warning lights illuminated in the cluster.
The 5.0-liter M113 V8 was rated at 302 horsepower and 339 lb-ft of torque from the factory. In addition to regular dealer services, this SL500 recently received an oil and filter change along with a new battery in preparation for the sale. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a five-speed automatic transmission.
The Carfax report lists linear mileage updates since new, no accidents, and no damage. This R129 SL500 is offered by the current owner and seller with 17k original miles on the odometer, complete factory literature, an additional set of original wheels, a clean Carfax report, service records, two flip keys, and a clean Pennsylvania title.
The seller has included top operation videos.
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17 Comments
@MBRallycar At no point did you mention the car had been professionally gone through prior to listing but it's good that came to light when it did. Hopefully you can come to an agreement with the top bidder.
$28,500 bid placed by @yachtclub
@sroth004 Love a 107 too!
At my cap, guess I'll stick with the R107. Enjoy the car whoever wins.
$27,500 bid placed by @R129hoarder
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@CICbarkeep service records are with the original wheels and tires and not available to produce before the end of this auction.
@CICbarkeep as I said previously, service performed earlier this summer was professional performed but I will make right anything that was missed by the professionals. Thank you
Doubt it'll see many more miles but if so, there's no choice but to assume all fluids and most every belt and hose will need to be changed/replaced right out of the blocks. Either way, displaying records of any of that being done would have gone a long way.
$19,750 bid placed by @Kloureiro
$19,500 bid placed by @Twoklicks
@twokicks. Oil change and filter earlier this summer, battery date code is 2021 and was tested, no major work required. Thanks
When was the car last serviced? What major work has been completed recently? Not inconsequential to bidding on a 24 year old Mercedes.
@twoklicks in addition to the carfax report, all service records available will be included along with the set of original wheels and tires. Thanks
Does any service history come with the car?
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The seller has added photos and videos above.
@twoklicks original wheels are in storage but will try to get a picture before the end of the auction Thanks
Could you add photos of the original wheels.
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@Jesse soft top pictures and video will be for coming in the next day or two. I am aware of cylinder leaks issues on these tops but this one has no problems. Thanks
@LC762 owner has original wheels and tires that will go with new owner. Matt Little photography does a great job on the shots. Thank you
Does the top work? The cylinders on these tops are prone to go bad just sitting and they are very expensive. Jesse
The wheels are certainly not my cup of tea but very easily to swap. Looks remarkably clean and on par for such a low mileage example. Photos are top notch! Kudos to seller
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