SL320 For Sale

Well loved SL320 for sale. Owned for last five years and carefully maintained with local specialist; FSH and comprehensive history file.

Mercedes SL320 T259 VTW
Service Record
Vehicle Registered: 26 July 1999
VIN No: WDB1290642F186097

1 19/03/2001 12,634 A Waterhouse Mercedes Benz, Chelmsford
2 25/06/2002 23,567 B Waterhouse Mercedes Benz, Chelmsford
3 16/09/2005 46,771 B Convenience Cars (Mobile servicing)
4 18/05/2006 50,917 A Waterhouse Mercedes Benz, Chelmsford
5 11/12/2007 63,725 B Waterhouse Mercedes Benz, Chelmsford
6 24/07/2009 78,686 A Mercedes Benz of Southport
7 14/09/2011 94,413 B Mercedes Benz of Southport
8 10/10/2013 99,935 A TJS Service Centre, Gillingham
9 04/08/2015 105,020 A Newtons Mercedes Specialists, Portsmouth
10 24/08/2016 107,682 A Mark Hopkins, Southampton
11 27/03/2019 108,669 A Mobile Benz Tech
12 11/08/2020 109,327 A (new plugs/air/fuel filters) SJB Motor Services Ltd, Keynsham
13 04/10/2021 110,974 A Robin Lamb Mercedes, Gloucester Independent specialist
14 14/11/2022 111,959 A (new oil filter) Robin Lamb Mercedes, Gloucester Independent specialist
15 16/05/2025 113,225 A (new oil filter) Robin Lamb Mercedes, Gloucester Independent specialist

Summary of work (aside from servicing/MOT) undertaken during current ownership (from June 2020):

SJB Motor Services, Keynsham (Independent Mercedes specialist) (August 2020)
Mileage: 109,327
• New oil filter
• Change oil
• New spark plugs
• New air filter
• New fuel filter
• Brake fluid change
• Gearbox service
• New washer pump
• New washer jets
• Replace all wheel bolts
• New front indicator lens
• New MB bonnet badge (OEM)
• New wiper blade

Reinventing the Wheel (Tewkesbury) (September 2020)
• Acid strip and full refurbishment of Albali alloys

The Paintshop, Radstock (October 2020)
• Strip car including removal of Sacco panels, bonnet, lights, badges, mirrors, bumpers to review for rust and necessary repairs
• Minor surface rust treatment to prepare for re-spray (no rust damage found)
• Fabrication of two new front bumper mounts to replace rusted examples
• Rust proof, prime, and re-spray (brilliant silver)
• Replace hydraulic fluid within roof mechanism
• New rear bootlid stop light
• Re-assemble all panels and badges

SJB Motor Services, Keynsham (Independent Mercedes specialist) (October 2020)
• Schultz underseal application

Robin Lamb, Gloucester (Independent Mercedes specialist) (April 2021)
• Remove front suspension struts and replace top mounts

Robin Lamb, Gloucester (Independent Mercedes specialist) (May 2021)
• Check and diagnose/correct roof mechanism operating fault (procedural)

Robin Lamb, Gloucester (Independent Mercedes specialist) (July 2023)
• Suspension check - renew link arm and replace torsion bracket

Robin Lamb, Gloucester (Independent Mercedes specialist) (June 2025)
• Renew both front suspension lower arms
• New front wishbones
• New set of tyres
• Replace steering angle sensor
• Wheel alignment and geometry check and adjustment

MOT
• MOT passed with no advisories 10 June 2025 (expires 09 June 2026).

1999 SL320 (third generation) M112 V6 engine, brilliant silver with Orion Grey leather interior, panoramic detachable hardtop with roof blind. 113,225 miles with full-service history (15 service stamps), two keys, original service booklet and owner’s manuals and comprehensive history file with invoices and MOTs covering the life of the vehicle. MBOC owner for last five years during which time the car has always been garaged and regularly maintained at independent MB specialist garages. Used sparingly (4,000 miles since June 2020) only during late spring/summer months. Service history and maintenance record set out above. Genuine reason for sale (sale to make way for an alternative classic Mercedes). Vehicle placed on SORN between December 2023 and June 2025 with recent service and thorough mechanical review and any necessary work undertaken to return the vehicle to use. MOT passed with no advisories Very minor cosmetic improvements could be undertaken, but the car is in extremely good condition for a vehicle that is 26 years old. Priced to sell (with new classic already lined up).