sl280

Hi, Dont suppose anyone knows or would know where to find this info. I would like to find out how many r129 sl280's were sold in uk and more specifically how many are black paint, black leather and black roof. I know the sl280 is fairly rare I just wanted to know how many there are in this...

Afternoon all, I am hoping that someone can give me some advice on replacing the N/S wing on my 1995 R129 after some kind person drove into it and buggered off without stopping.:mad: I have a replacement wing and have a rough idea on what needs removing to get the new wing on but would be...

Mercedes Benz 280 SL Tool Kit | eBay UK ...er, only 75% complete and how much? Are they really that rare?

Can anyone tell me if the v6 engine in the SL280 is a 112 or 104. I know the inline 6 SL280 was a 104 but don't know if the v6 still had that or had moved on to the 112.

Hi all my air con is not working at all the EC light is on when i start the car have to hold the button down for a long time probably bout 20-30secs for it to go away and still hot air comes out had it regassed service guy said no leaks or nothing the climate control is the digital version, I...

Hi all Have an issue with my aircon the EC button stays on everytime i start the car i have to hold the button down for ages until it turns off??? I ve had on star nothing came up reseted all codes still nothin diconnected batt for 20mins nothing, came on when it needed re-gassing got it all...

SL280 Complete with Hardtop and stand,108k miles, Metallic Red with Full Cream Leather a Lovely Combination, ABS, 8 hole Alloy wheels, Full Size Spare, Central Locking, Upgraded Alarm System, Cruise control, Front Armrest, Immobiliser, Passenger Airbag, Mercedes Radio/Cassette, Side airbags...

:cool: Wouldn't it be nice if R129 SL280 owners could share model specific tips and assistance in a thread? I intend to update this thread with information and resources, about the above model, as I refurbish my own. I'm sure I will come across problems and challenges and I would like to share...

Looking for one of those mesh wind deflectors to fit at the back when the roof is down. Saw one on eBay but missed it, and new from MB seems to be over £200. :eek: Thanks to anyone who can help.

Hi, has anyone driven a 280 and 320 sl (W129) is the 280 that much slower than the 320 straight six

Apologies if this is the wrong thread, I'm a complete newbie both with MB and with this forum. Hello all! Just bought a beautiful 1998 SL280 with 66k on the clock, having had an inspection done and a service as well as a few items fixed by a local indie in Derby where we bought the car. Had a...

Hi all, having probs working this one out Sl280 Import on a 1999 plate but with a Straight 6 not v6. My father brought the car from a merc dealership back in 2004 and the gearbox use to clonk dont know which gears think it was from first to second? So because of warranty they kept the car for 2...

hi all thinking of buying a 1994 sl 280. Are there any major things to look out for that goes wrong with these vehicles. I know a 280 is not the quickest of things but i just want a nice cruiser to keep for a while. thanks for any help.

Hi I have an SL280 R129 import registered on a 1999 V plate but is a M104 the car starts straight away first time in the morning but when u come back to it after leaving it the same day it will keep cranking but wont start strainght away will take a few cranks 4 or 5 and abit of gas then will...

Hi All I'm new to the forum and have been reading for the majority of the night. I'm looking to purchase an 'L' plate 1994 SL280 in very good condition for its age. The asking price is £6500 with 98k on the clock. I'm due to view the car in the next couple of weeks. I have a few concerns...

Hi My father in law has been badgering for me to look for a Hard Top lift for his recently purchased SL300 - I believe it is the last of the old shape at 1989. Could anyone confirm that it is a W107 as I have seen a likely suspect on Fleebay...

Now this is Nice..... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Mercedes-Benz-SL-280_W0QQitemZ300160998629QQihZ020QQcategoryZ9855QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem always liked this style SL Raj

Morning all, a stroke of luck has enabled me to buy my first SL. I will be using the car as my everyday day, because of the reliability of merc's and it looks tooooo good to be locked away for months on end. My problem is which one, the sl320 or 280. I'm not interested in the 500 because of...

Hi all, this is my first post and i'm hoping one of you Merc experts can advice! I have a 96 SL280 and last night i seem to have a problem with my Immobiliser. When i tried to lock the car with my remote/key, both LEDs (red & green) started flashing simultaneously and i just cannot get it to...

Advice please - I have a problem with my 1998 SL280. The engine just died as I was driving along - literally lost all power. The electrics were fine but 100% engine failure. After around 20 mins, I was able to restart the car but the same thing happened again around 15 miles down the road...