Introduction
Ashley Dawson
The perfect blend of luxury and performance, offering timeless styling, refined comfort, and a powerful V8 that makes every drive an experience to remember.
The Mercedes-Benz SL500 (R129) is a true icon of 1990s luxury motoring, perfectly blending elegance, advanced engineering, and exhilarating performance. As part of the R129 generation, the SL500 built on the reputation of the SL-Class by offering a refined open-top driving experience with modern touches that were ahead of their time.
The R129 was celebrated not only for its performance but also for its innovation. Featuring an optional hardtop on this example, modern safety enhancements, and a driver-focused cockpit, it combined the thrill of a classic roadster with the comfort and sophistication expected of a Mercedes-Benz.
Coming to market from ~19 years with our vendor, the Mercedes has previous engine works completed where the cam belt had broken. The engine was serviced, with new front timing chain guides and chain fitted, a clean over of the sump completed, new engine mountings fitted and replacement distributor caps installed.
The car is being sold as a light project as it would benefit from some attention to its exterior and the paintwork, but overall, it's a perfectly practical, useable and well cherished car. The car holds 11 service stamps, 6 of which are Mercedes service centre stamps and has a current MOT that's valid until 07.08.2026.
The SL500 remains highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts alike and with a little love and time, this one could easily regain its prestige.
This listing was written from information supplied by Ashley after meeting Roger the owner, and having visited and photographed the vehicle.
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is hard top included?
It does come with it
Hello. ON the cold start video there was an odd background noise? can you elaborate or was that the camera man? Also, always very helpful to post a video of the hood opening and closing on cabriolets please.
That was camera man.and yes your right should have thy took pictures so I’ll take one see if thy can add thanks for that
Hi. One of the pictures shows oil leaking from engine, do you know where is the leak from? Thanks
Sorry have not seen that so can you tell me which picture as I have not seen a leak
Mechanic pictures 45 and 48.. you can see oil sump pan is wet with oil
Sorry have give a run no oil on floor where it’s been standing look round engine can not see anywhere but sorry can not get done to look under car as I would have a job to get up again as my age stops me it’s one reason I’m selling the merc sorry and thanks
Beautiful car! Can I please enquire about the ‘offside rear integral body structure corrosion’ on the previous MOT. I can see it’s been removed from the latest so assume it’s been fixed. What was it and how was it rectified please? Thanks very much.
Sorry been so long but no was not on mot and did not do anything to it just as it is once again sorry been long
Vehicle Location
Swaffham, Norfolk
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