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Mercedes-Benz SL 500SL

1991 · 20,984 miles · Automatic · Metallic Blue-Black

£39,995

Listed today at Classic & Sportscar Centre, Malton. Last checked today.

Key facts

Year: 1991
Mileage: 20,984 miles
Gearbox: Automatic
Engine: 5.0-litre V8
Fuel: Petrol
Drive: RWD
Body: Roadster
Colour: Metallic Blue-Black
Doors: 2
Generation: R129

About this car

This 1991 R129 500SL has covered just 20,984 miles, a very low figure for a 5.0-litre V8 roadster of its age. Built at Mercedes-Benz's Bremen plant, it was supplied new by Westwood Garage of Blackburn and has reportedly been used sparingly by a succession of owners.

The R129 was advanced for its time, with ABS, adaptive damping and electronic stability control. This car also has heated electric memory seats, an electric sunroof, headlamp washers and wipers, and body-coloured badging. It is finished in metallic blue-black over grey leather.

The history file holds receipts and MOT certificates. Mercedes-Benz of Lakeside carried out a service including a brake fluid change and rear axle oil change. Mercedes-Benz of Dartford did the latest service and MOT before the car came off the road, including a new automatic transmission seal. It is being freshly serviced and will come with a full MOT, and a private registration plate can be supplied with it.

Written by Vertar from Classic & Sportscar Centre’s listing. Check the details with the dealer before you buy.

Performance

The maker’s official figures for this model, not measurements of this car (Mercedes-Benz factory data for the R129 500SL (M119 V8, 326 PS before 1992, top speed limited to 250 km/h). Mercedes published 0-100 km/h, not 0-60. Weight left out because I'm not confident of the official figure.).

Power: 322 bhp
Top speed: 155 mph
Engine: 4,973 cc, 8 cylinders
Engine position: Front-engined
Induction: Naturally aspirated