1998 MERCEDES-BENZ SL

For more images, video and to see what our expert technicians thought of this SLSHOP Assured car head to our website Principal Facts Specced in a fine combination of Azurite Blue over Saffron Nappa leather interior, presented here is a 1998-registered Mercedes-Benz SL320 with 92,493 miles on the clock. The overall condition of the example can't be faulted, especially with its decently preserved bodywork and a neat cabin. Regularly serviced (accompanied with corresponding paperwork), this SL has also scored well in the SLSHOP's internal tests, with only slight deviations from normal, more about which you can read below. Condition Synopsis The disproportionately high appeal of an Azurite Blue SL, especially in a late-model guise is hard to resist. That holds for this example, too, with clean bodywork, decent paintwork (it looks good; only a handful of marks present on it) and the beautiful-looking original alloys. On the inside, the Saffron Nappa leather interior looks to be largely fresh. The front seats do exhibit some sagging, the leather on the gear selector shows signs of use, and the nearside door card has some wear. For an SL made in the late 90s, this R129 is presented well. Our inspection backs what the photos tell you, that there's no surface rust on the outside is good news, but underneath also the car doesn't fare badly. Some areas are worth keeping an eye on, our inspection report is there to explain more. The car drives well, with the gearbox, steering, and suspension performing well no deviation from how it's expected to drive. It stops in a straight line, too. History File The V6-engined R129 models came out in the late 90s and were on sale till the successor, the R230 arrived. This example was registered in November 1998 and according to the service history, it has been regularly used and serviced. The odometer currently reads under 92,500 miles, and it was last serviced at The SLSHOP at the beginning of 2024. It has a valid MoT, which it cleared without any advisories. It's also been treated to a new headlining recently, too. SLSHOP Summary This SL320 has a lot going in its favour, not just the brilliant spec, the overall decent condition, and the accompanying history, but also the fact that it's a late example, ensuring that the majority of issues that some of the earlier models faced were dealt with already, by the time this arrived. Cosmetically good, the car is also mechanically sound, as our inspection results show. It offers the new owners a chance to experience a good-looking SL that's been maintained well and comes with a relatively more modern and reliable engine. The sale even includes the current owner's ceiling hoist for the hard top, what's not to like?!.