1997 Mercedes-Benz SL320 (R129) |

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1997 Mercedes-Benz SL320 (R129)

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Mileage~114,340
TransmissionAuto
Engine3.2L
LocationKettering

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1997 Mercedes-Benz SL320 (R129)

Introduction

Glyn Parry

Vehicle Consigner and Photographer

The SL320 - sophisticated engineering, stylish flowing lines, communicative driving and legendary Mercedes build quality.

Launched in 1989 at the Geneva Motor show the SL320 (R129) continued the established, Mercedes tradition of well-engineered, stylish and elegant sports cars. The car enjoyed a 13-year production run until being replaced by the R230 series in 2002.

Driven by a 3.2-litre straight-six, delivering around 228bhp through a five-speed automatic gearbox, the SL320 gets to 60mph in 8.3 seconds and can achieve a specified top speed of a whisker under 140mph.

Benefitting from a wide range of features to enhance the driving experience including ventilated discs, stability control and adaptive damping shock absorbers these cars are an ideal usable sports classic. These are rewarding cars to own and drive.

This SL320 is a fantastic example. Presented in Black/Green Metallic over a mushroom leather interior the car looks great. It’s difficult to believe it’s 25 years old. This example comes with the Panoramic, all glass hard top, a highly desirable option on these cars.

We have taken plenty of high-resolution photos and videos of this beautiful convertible - please do take a look and judge for yourself.

This auction listing was written from information supplied by Glyn after meeting Paul the owner, and having visited and photographed the vehicle.

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Meet the owner

I’m a huge fan of modern classics and this SL320 has to be one my favourites – I love the colour; it looks fantastic and it’s huge fun to drive.

Paul loves his cars, and he particularly loves modern classics - he has his own philosophy on this:

“Why buy a new car when you can have one of this quality” - we wouldn’t disagree with that!

Paul has owned this Mercedes for around 18 months and now needs to thin out his collection for health reasons.

“I have really enjoyed this car and if the new owner loves it half as much as I have, then they won’t be disappointed”.

Paul will be happy to answer any questions about his car in the comments section below

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Exterior
Interior
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EXTERIOR VIDEO

Exterior

Stunning lines, beautiful styling and fantastic colourway - there’s a lot to love about this SL320.

Wheels and Tyres

All four 17-inch alloy road wheels have been refurbished and look in excellent condition. They are shod with recent 245/45/17 tyres all of which look in great shape and have plenty of tread remaining.

There is a full size, un-refurbished spare in the boot.

Bodywork

The car stands straight, shut lines appear very good and doors, bonnet and boot all open and close with precision – very typical Mercedes.

Overall, the bodywork looks excellent, and we really had to search to find any signs of age-related wear.

The panoramic hood works exactly as it should with only some slight corrosion around the bottom corners of the rear window.

We’ve taken plenty of pictures and videos - do take a look to assess the condition for yourselves.

Paint

The Black/Green metallic finish is a great colour for these cars. We could see no significant scratches or chips and overall, the paint looks in good condition.

It is fair to say the car would benefit from a polish and some detailing which Paul believes would make it look absolutely stunning.

Glass and Trim

Windscreen, side windows, rear windows and highly desirable panoramic roof all look in very good condition, as do the lenses and mirrors.

Trim and badging appear in great shape – impressive given the age of the car.

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INTERIOR VIDEO

Interior

A superb combination of luxury and functionality - the leather interior is comfortable and spacious, yet has a purposeful and sporty feel.

Seats and Carpets

The mushroom leather seats are generally in great condition with no major rips or tears. While the passenger and rear seats appear largely untouched, the driver’s seat, particularly the bolster, is showing signs of wear as would be expected.

The thick pile carpets are in good condition and are protected by Mercedes cover mats.

Dashboard

Dials are clear, unbroken and we understand all work exactly as they should. The dashboard is well laid out with switches, dials and controls all within comfortable, easy reach – Mercedes ergonomics at their best.

The wood trim appears in excellent condition with no significant marks, scratches or peeling.

Steering Wheel / Gear Stick

The leather covered steering wheel is sound but showing some signs of wear with a little of the stitching coming undone. Likewise, the auto selector lever shows some signs of use. We are being very picky though! Overall, the interior looks and feels great - do check out the interior video and images to judge for yourself.

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'ON THE ROAD' VIDEO

Mechanics

Silky smooth, 3.2 Litre, 228bhp straight six blends with the 5-speed auto box and beautifully engineered chassis to provide an entertaining, communicative and thoroughly rewarding drive.

Engine and Gearbox

Delivering 0-60 in 8.3 seconds and a factory specified top speed of 139mph this car is no slouch!

Check out our On-The-Road video where you’ll see the car fires up easily and quickly settles down to a steady idle. We could see no oil leaks or hear anything untoward during tickover.

The oil pressure looked good, and emissions from the twin tailpipes appeared clear.

Suspension and Brakes

Underpinned by Mercedes engineering with ABS and ventilated discs all round, you can be assured this car will stop well when needed. Paul assures us the brakes work exactly as they should.

The Drive

On our short test drive with Paul, the car pulled smoothly and precisely through the gears, steering felt precise, and the car stopped evenly without any sign of judder.

There were no knocks, whines or bangs that we could hear, and the car felt surefooted and planted. Paul confirms all systems, dials and switches work exactly as they should

Electrics and Other

Paul confirms all electrics on this SL320 are working properly including electrically adjustable seats, roof and climate control. The car comes with a Sony CD player with a 6 CD changer in the boot. The original Radio/CD player comes with the car.

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History and Paperwork

Luxurious, comfortable, wonderfully engineered and a joy to drive, yet another example of that Mercedes magic.

A great example of the R129 with the highly desirable panoramic roof and lovely colourway, this car is ready to go. Offering fantastic value and luxury sports motoring the SL320 is great for day to day use or some top down, effortless, long-distance cruising.

While there is no formal history with the car, past MOTs show it’s covered only around ~5,000 miles in the last 10 years.

We’ve done all our usual seller checks including photo ID, V5 and actioned a HPi check on the vehicle.

We've summarised our own view on the car based on information gained from the seller in the listing above, however, and as you can see, we go to great lengths to photograph and video the car in hi-resolution detail - this has been done for you to make your own assessment from the comfort of your sofa. So please sit back, have a cuppa and take your time to review everything on this listing in order to make your own assessment on the vehicle's condition. Viewings are also welcomed with all our listings, so please get in touch with us to arrange a suitable time - we just need to speak to you first and receive a valid photo ID before confirming.

If there's anything you're unsure about, no matter how small, then please first ask the owner in the comments area below before placing your bid/s, as bids can't be retracted and form a binding contract if you win the car - just like a traditional auction house.

Service History

Date	Type	Mileage
31.01.2022	MOT	114,203
31.01.2022	MOT	114,199
27.01.2021	MOT	113,933
18.01.2020	MOT	113,775
11.01.2019	MOT	113,670
13.01.2018	MOT	113,055
11.01.2017	MOT	112,287
15.01.2016	MOT	110,905
12.01.2011	MOT	110,876
25.01.2010	MOT	110,746
09.01.2009	MOT	110,683
02.06.2007	MOT	102,739
16.02.2006	MOT	95,056

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Key Details

ModelSL320
TransmissionAuto
Reg. Date26.08.1997
CC~3,199
Mileage~114,340
HistoryNo
ColourBlack/Green Metallic
Interior ColourBeige
Interior TrimLeather
Chassis #WDB1290632F158184
Engine #10499122029546
MOTExp 30.01.2023
MOT ExemptNo
Road Tax ExemptNo
HPi ClearYes
Former Keepers7
Tyre TreadGood
LHD or RHDRHD
VisitedYes
Sale TypePrivate
Owned18 Months
Key FeatureQuality Car

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Seller : Paul

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Paul

Yes the car has a long service history, need a new book for the last service on Monday 6.7.22. No idea why the listing has no history when the photographer took loads of photos on it.
Paint not touched in my ownership, looks original to me.
Last service done by Independent Mercedes specialist on Monday 6.7.22

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azizsacranie

Does the car have full service history?
Has it had any previous paint work done to it?
When was the last service done?

Admin

Kulraj Salh

Hi,

We’ve uploaded the service history that comes with the car, you can find it in the “History and Paperwork” gallery.

Best,

Kulraj – Trade Classics

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nez70

Your examples of similar recent sales are not comparable.
One example has done 53k and the other has done 66k !

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