This 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL500 was first registered in Washington state with later registrations noted in Arizona. The car shows 100k original miles, 6 owners since new, and a clean history free from accidents or damage. Finished in Black (040) over a Black Nappa Leather (231) interior, power is provided by a naturally aspirated 5.0L M113 V8 paired to a five-speed automatic transmission. Features include both SL1 and SL2 packages along with a Panoramic top. This R129 boasts the AMG Sport styling package, power windows, heated memory seats, Xenon headlights, a black power soft top, leather steering wheel, a power roll bar, and an original Becker head unit. The included Carfax report shows 14 service history records along with additional emissions records. An oil and filter service was performed in January of 2025. This SL500 shows 100k miles on the odometer and is now offered by the owner with two keys, factory literature, service records, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Arizona title.
The car is finished in Black (040) and features the desirable SL1 AMG Sport package which includes a sculpted AMG front bumper, side skirts, and a rear apron along with factory 18” staggered AMG wheels showing machined lips and painted faces. Also optioned was the SL2 package which sports xenon headlights. This example also features an electric folding black soft top, fog lamps, and an automatic antenna. The Carfax shows zero accident history damage. The seller reports the soft top to be inoperable.
Factory 18” staggered AMG wheels are finished in silver paint with machined lips and come wrapped in Michelin tires up front and Lexanii tires in the rear. The wheels show in good condition with light scuffs noted and OEM center caps displayed.
The cabin features seats trimmed in Black Nappa Leather (040) with matching dashboard and steering wheel. Burl wood veneer accents on the center console, door panels, and armrest. All-weather floor mats cover black carpets. Amenities include power-adjustable heated front seats with position memory, automatic climate control, a factory BOSE head unit with cassette functionality, and an auto-dimming mirror.
A leather wrapped steering wheel frames a 160-mph speedometer, 7k-rpm tachometer, and clock along with gauges for fuel level, instant economy, coolant temperature, and oil temperature. The digital odometer indicates 100k miles.
The 5.0-liter M113 V8 was factory-rated at 302 horsepower and 339 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a five-speed automatic transmission. The included Carfax report shows 14 service history records along with additional emissions records. An oil and filter service was performed in January of 2025.
The Carfax report shows linear mileage updates and an accident/damage-free history. This SL500 shows 100k miles on the odometer and is now offered by the owner with two keys, factory literature, service records, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Arizona title.
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Congratulations to the buyer @Ryanamg!! Thank you to everyone who placed their bids and who showed love to a fantastic vehicle! Y'all are awesome and true Mercedes Benz enthusiasts.$14,000 bid placed by @Ryanamg
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Don't miss out on this!! You will not find another as nice. They are only going up on value!$12,750 bid placed by @Amitphl
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@MercedesDad Totally agree—these pano tops are getting harder to find in this condition. It really sets the car apart! thanks for your message!The pano roof alone is worth half the current bid.$9,750 bid placed by @babtainy
@Savaskoc Hi there! Great question—yes, the front tires are from 2017 and the rears were replaced in 2022. The car has always been garage-kept, and there’s no dry rot or cracking. Tires all the way around are in excellent condition. Thanks for looking!Hi everyone! Tires seems to be from 2017. Could the seller confirm?$9,500 bid placed by @ArcherBasil
$7,000 bid placed by @CarObsessive
@JoeyBenz08 Hi Joe, I'm a certified mechanic and have been an owner and operator here in Phoenix, Arizona for the past 15 years. I personally handled the maintenance and service on the vehicle during my ownership. If you have any specific questions or would like any particular service details, I’d be happy to provide them. Thanks again for your interest! Best, StanWhen was the last time it had a major service done at an authorized Benz dealer? Thanks JoeIf anyone is interested to see the car in person I would be happy to meet you or even FaceTime :) ... Happy Bidding!@polishadonis Hi , The car is all original with no prior paintwork, and the bumper has never been repaired. Have you had a chance to view my video? It's not the best view but I do take the camera underneath. Thanks for your interest!Has the bumper every been repaired? Photos of the underneath would be helpful. Thank youLeaking hydraulics isn’t a deal breaker but it’s definitely annoying and expensive. And messy. Been there twice. Love my fully functional soft top especially in the summer !Geez.. orthopedic seats! Didn't see until now!@R129apprentice I couldn’t agree more—well said. These cars are for people who appreciate the engineering and are willing to get hands-on when needed. The manual operation isn’t rocket science, and anyone who’s been around an R107 knows this is still a huge leap forward. Appreciate your perspective!If anyone looks at the hydraulics as being a deal breaker, or causes any anxiety; I don't believe this is the car for them. Not to mention that the R107 never had this capability, along with the fact that the R129 is very simple to operate manually with the 6mm Allen and the open ended 10mm tool.Given the soft top is supposed to work automatically, and this is a late model r129 the soft top inoperability literally is a big deal, not just a minor issue. Replacing all 11 hydraulic cylinders is a $2000-$3000 affair… definitely don’t raise the roll bar or that’s not coming back down till the repair happens!$6,000 bid placed by @ArcherBasil
@R129apprentice Thanks so much for the kind words — really appreciate you taking the time to notice the details. This car’s been a joy to own and it means a lot coming from someone who clearly knows their R129s!The sport package is the cherry on top! That AMG front bumper is golden and hard to come by in excellent condition like yours!@R129apprentice Absolutely — black on black with these wheels just hits different. It’s a timeless combo and really completes the look. Appreciate you pointing that out!Not to mention black on black with some of the nicest wheels from the r one twenty nine series in my opinion, the cleanest look....$5,000 bid placed by @Mbb79184
@R129apprentice Thank you! Really appreciate the kind words. Totally agree — the soft top issue is minor compared to how well this car has been cared for overall. The Pano top, the condition, the options — it’s getting harder and harder to find them like this. Definitely a perfect choice to enjoy with the top off!What a beautiful example, and it's hard to really give it her full justice with the top on... take the top off this summer! No big deal that the soft top is inoperable. You can manually do it with a breeze. Everybody gets themselves worked up about the soft. Top not working and it is the least of your worries with these cars. Good luck finding another well kept example like this with the Pano top and all the bells and whistles.@240Dturbo Thanks for the question! I was told the hydraulic lifter needs to be changed, which is why the soft top isn’t currently operational. I haven't used it since I purchased it, I love the panoramic topLovely example! If the car comes to the NYC area I can help the buyer with the soft top.@stanmirzayev ..."The seller reports the soft top to be inoperable." 'Sup with this? Not a small matter for these cars. Can you please elaborate? TIA$2,500 bid placed by @2doorguru
@wykim88 Thank you! It was a difficult decision to put it up for sale but we are moving and I cannot take it with me. Hope it goes to a good home.Very beautiful