R129 SL500 Pristine condition; FMBSH HPI clear;

An M113 (4973cc) engine with 5 speed auto box, registered Jan 1999. Exterior Onyx Grey metallic with Grey Nappa leather interior.

the car is in pristine condition; FMBSH; HPI clear; 68.8k warranted miles; MOT until 2/10/26. I am the 3rd owner when bought in 2017. I have driven only 3.5k miles in 9.5 years. Being just retired I decided to set myself a goal to make this car look as new as possible. It has been meticulously refurbished regardless of cost. It is garaged and I have only used it in the Summer. I am selling the car as we are moving to a smaller house with not enough space for our vehicles.
Please note this car was imported by an independent UK dealer and declared new at registration (as per V5C). Pre-Delivery checks and initial services were performed by Pentagon Mercedes (dealership) as original Service Booklet denotes.
It starts first time and drives beautifully. The soft top is in perfect condition and working correctly. The plastic windows have the Mercedes emblems on them as do the side glass windows. It also comes with the Panoramic hardtop and stand
Optional Extras from new as per Build Sheet:
241 - Left Front Seat Electrical adjustment w/memory
242 - Right Front Seat Electrical adjustment w/memory
249 - Automatically dimming int. and ext. mirrors
289 - Wood/Leather Steering Wheel
331 - Cassette Holder
415 - Panoramic Glass Roof (Hard Top)
501 - Exterior Mirror LH and RH with Memory
551 - Anti-Theft warning system
600 - Upholstery in exclusive Nappa Leather / Dinami
617 - Xenon headlamps F.Left-side; Dr-Traffic
740 - Soft Top Black
752 - Radio MB Audio 30 with VK/RDS (6-disc CD player)
It has rear seats with lap belts, The spare wheel not used nor has the First Aid kit. Full Toolkit exists.
During my time all MOT's and Servicing performed by local Mercedes Benz franchise. If you are looking for a pristine example, then this one is for you. Passed last year's MOT with flying colours, and you are covered until 2/10/2026.
History
For many years I have loved the R129 shape and when I retired, I decided this was time to buy one. However, when I looked deeper, it wasn’t in a great condition and therefore, I have rectified and refurbished parts of the car that a lot of people would not have bothered to.
Below are the details of what I’ve done to the vehicle since I purchased it in 2017 at 65386 miles..
2017
Professional full body re-spray
Replace broken front fog lamp
Replace Steering idler arm gaiter
Replace broken engine undertray
Cleaned the engine bay
2018
Full Mercedes Benz 'A’ Service including Spark Plugs and Brake Fluid @ 65613 miles
Repair front seat base leather and recover
Both Front door inserts and grill covers replaced
Underside, air blast, clean, Waxoyl, and re-paint with zinc spray
4x Alloys stripped refurbished and re-sprayed
Rear Brake hoses replaced
Front sun visors' ‘A’ frame surrounds Replaced
Rear exhaust chrome embellisher replaced
2019
Replace O/S – N/S Rocker cover gaskets
Replace O/S – N/S Brake Pipes
Replace O/S – N/S Ball (Steering) joint covers
Mercedes Oil Service @ 66161
2020
Full interior re-colour to original. Cleaned; 3x primer; 4/5 coats of re-colour; 2x coats of top coat; colour lock leather shield applied.
Mercedes Service Oil Service @ 67060
2021
Replace Driver’s seat base; re-bolster (heating element fault)
Mercedes ‘B’ Service @ 67505 miles
Replace side windows triangle supports
2022
Fixed MOT 2022 Advisories/Monitor or Repairs
Adjusted wheel bearing
Replaced both O/S – N/S Anti-roll bar steering linkage
Fitted new cover to N/S Inner Steering Linkage
2023
Replaced Front discs and pads
Oil Leak at Oil Cooling Housing. Stripped and replaced all seals
New front offside Continental tyre
2024
Mercedes ‘A’ Service @67934 (400 miles after ‘B’ service)
Replaced Auto Trans Cooler Pipe to Radiator
Replaced NSF Lower swivel cover
Replaced both Track Rod end covers
Fitted new Wiper Blade
2025
Battery replaced
Mercedes Value Service @68393 miles
2026
Replaced failed Auxiliary Drive Belt Tensioner and Drive Bel
New rear disks and pads
Mercedes Benz Oil Service and Brake Fluid change @68681

Current Mileage is approx 68,800

The current MOT certificate issued by Mercedes Benz has no Advisories nor any Repairs needed. The car has only covered 1300 miles in last five years.
It is time for someone else to enjoy this beautiful and reliable classic car. Please only call/send message if you would like to discuss the vehicle and are genuinely interested. I can send a host of photos via email if required.