Bid for your chance to own this 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Sport only on The MB Market! Finished in Brilliant Silver Metallic (744) over Blue Nappa Leather (232) and powered by a 5.0-liter V8, this R129 comes highly equipped with the SL1 Sport Package and a panorama sunroof.
notsorossa said:
As we're closing here in just a few short hours, I want to thank everyone for the interest, comments, and messages. This car checks all the boxes -- low miles, pano roof from factory, SL1 + SL2, and a unique interior. You can see just how clean it is underneath. A car cover (that likely hasn't been used), all its original books, and even the original window sticker are included in this auction. Please feel free to ask anymore questions. Will try to answer them as quickly as possible.
@nnp007 100% agree. My intention in owning this car was to find one that was as original and period correct as possible. This car has taken me to a time and place that I constantly yearn for. If it weren't for some unexpected life changes, I'd keep this one forever.
@CarObsessiveExcuse my ignorance on the center tabs. In looking into this further, the center vents' tabs are in fact missing, which is how they were when I bought the car. I did find them to be pretty cheap on eBay. As for the screws, they're the 4 bottom screws (2 on each side) that are meant to be there. There are no additional screws. When putting the car on a lift, I noticed the front two tabs in the center area of the bumper cover were not lifting that bottom part up which I was able to quickly resolve. The fog light being out of place seems to be due to a loose bracket which was also resolved. This car, from my knowledge, has never been in an accident. The invoice for the 2019 damage report can be seen in the photos and confirms the front bumper / bumper cover is still the original. Previous owner mentioned it was purely cosmetic and "the size of a silver dollar." I hope this helps!
@nnp007tabs are there, yep.
@MTW319new photos of the underneath have been uploaded!
@MTW319I just got it on a lift and shot those for you. Will send to MB Market team to upload. No leaks under the car. It is dry bone, spent most of its life on the other side of the mountains of Oregon. Previous owner had for 6 years and he told me it never saw a drop of rain. He drove it roughly 3K miles under his ownership. He also told me never needed to have the cylinders replaced and neither did I. Top operates great.
@NJR129NJlol, my little brother was doing it while hiding!
@Boatymcboatfaceappreciate the comment! It's been a dream. This is a forever car for me.
@Motts71Ah, I see it now. Thanks for calling it out. It's likely from swapping the fog light bulb. Should be able to adjust that fairly easily. I can have it resolved or new owner can, whichever is preferred.
@Motts71Thanks for the comment! I'm not seeing anything out of place. Could you let me know what photo / photos you're looking at?
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2000 Mercedes-Benz SL500 w/68k Miles
notsorossa said:
As we're closing here in just a few short hours, I want to thank everyone for the interest, comments, and messages. This car checks all the boxes -- low miles, pano roof from factory, SL1 + SL2, and a unique interior. You can see just how clean it is underneath. A car cover (that likely hasn't been used), all its original books, and even the original window sticker are included in this auction. Please feel free to ask anymore questions. Will try to answer them as quickly as possible.2000 Mercedes-Benz SL500 w/68k Miles
notsorossa said:
@nnp007 100% agree. My intention in owning this car was to find one that was as original and period correct as possible. This car has taken me to a time and place that I constantly yearn for. If it weren't for some unexpected life changes, I'd keep this one forever.2000 Mercedes-Benz SL500 w/68k Miles
notsorossa said:
@CarObsessiveExcuse my ignorance on the center tabs. In looking into this further, the center vents' tabs are in fact missing, which is how they were when I bought the car. I did find them to be pretty cheap on eBay. As for the screws, they're the 4 bottom screws (2 on each side) that are meant to be there. There are no additional screws. When putting the car on a lift, I noticed the front two tabs in the center area of the bumper cover were not lifting that bottom part up which I was able to quickly resolve. The fog light being out of place seems to be due to a loose bracket which was also resolved. This car, from my knowledge, has never been in an accident. The invoice for the 2019 damage report can be seen in the photos and confirms the front bumper / bumper cover is still the original. Previous owner mentioned it was purely cosmetic and "the size of a silver dollar." I hope this helps!2000 Mercedes-Benz SL500 w/68k Miles
notsorossa said:
@nnp007tabs are there, yep.2000 Mercedes-Benz SL500 w/68k Miles
notsorossa said:
@MTW319new photos of the underneath have been uploaded!2000 Mercedes-Benz SL500 w/68k Miles
notsorossa said:
@MTW319I just got it on a lift and shot those for you. Will send to MB Market team to upload. No leaks under the car. It is dry bone, spent most of its life on the other side of the mountains of Oregon. Previous owner had for 6 years and he told me it never saw a drop of rain. He drove it roughly 3K miles under his ownership. He also told me never needed to have the cylinders replaced and neither did I. Top operates great.2000 Mercedes-Benz SL500 w/68k Miles
notsorossa said:
@NJR129NJlol, my little brother was doing it while hiding!2000 Mercedes-Benz SL500 w/68k Miles
notsorossa said:
@Boatymcboatfaceappreciate the comment! It's been a dream. This is a forever car for me.2000 Mercedes-Benz SL500 w/68k Miles
notsorossa said:
@Motts71Ah, I see it now. Thanks for calling it out. It's likely from swapping the fog light bulb. Should be able to adjust that fairly easily. I can have it resolved or new owner can, whichever is preferred.2000 Mercedes-Benz SL500 w/68k Miles
notsorossa said:
@Motts71Thanks for the comment! I'm not seeing anything out of place. Could you let me know what photo / photos you're looking at?