Mercedes SL320 - R129 (1999)

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AnilS

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Time for it to find pastures new!
Mercedes SL320 (V6) – 1999 (V plate).
Rare Amber Red (believed to be one of only a few in the UK).
6 Previous owners since new.
First registered on 29th September 1999.
I have owned this vehicle for over 3 years (bought in May 2010) and carried out a part restoration in that time
This UK car is HPI clear. I have the report from I carried out the checks at my purchase.
MOT until August 2014.
Tax until August 2013.
I am a member of several car clubs (including MBClub.co.uk and Mercedes Benz Owners club). I can only be described as a Petrolhead!
This is my second car, so it is not used extensively, whilst I drive two other cars, as my daily drivers.
Non smoker’s car (hence no smokers delete option exercised at factory).
Mileage (verified) is at 73,600 miles. It has averaged barely 5,500 miles per year. Will rise gently through mild use.
The car has been predominately garaged and parked in a secure private car park when at work, in my ownership.

EQUIPMENT
Panoramic Glass colour coded roof with black blinds
Genuine Mercedes Hard top Stand
Wind deflector with storage case in boot
Black Leather Upholstery
Genuine 18inch AMG 5 spoke staggered (wider rears) Alloy wheels with Premium tyres
Power steering
Electric windows (with one shot opening)
Front Electric Seats (both with heating and 3 stage memory)
Automatic Transmission (5 speed with Winter and Standard modes)
Rear (foldable) Seats
Traction Control (switchable)
Headlamp wash wipe system
ABS
Electric heated folding Mirrors
Cruise Control Speed limit control
Mercedes alarm and immobiliser
Remote central locking and boot opening
Power Hood and auto roll over bar
Electric steering column adjustment
Burr walnut dashboard cappings
Leather steering wheel & gear lever
Front armrest and storage
Door storage
Alpine CDE 111i (CD tuner with USB and Bluetooth ready) with new Hirschmann antennae
4 airbags
Auto wipers
Remote alarm system
Illuminated vanity mirrors
Front & rear fog lamps
Black painted brake calipers
Outside temperature gauge
Clear indicator lenses
Mercedes Toolkit
Unused spare tyre and alloy wheel
New car mats
Genuine Mercedes mud flaps, front and rear
EXTERIOR
This is a 14 year old, it would be no surprise that it has the odd mark and stone chips, consumerate with age. If you want concours, look elsewhere.
That said, I dabble in a bit of detailing and I have done my best to get this car is in excellent shape. See for yourself.
The folding roof had not been used by the previous owner for many years, choosing to leave the hard top on. As a result, the rear screens were cracked. I had these replaced in August 2010 by a recommended installer from the SL shop (Google them).
The paint was mottled on the rear, having been stood for 2 years. Both rear wings and cross beam have been re-sprayed in March this year.
INTERIOR
Again, taking into account age, the interior is in excellent condition.
All interior instrumentation, switch gear and ventilation operate correctly.
The drivers’ seat swab has been refurbished this year. The leather is nourished every 2 months.
All the Walnut wood/inlays are very good. I will polish these prior to changing hands to the new owner.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
V6 engine is solid and performs as it should. It is smooth and responsive.
The 5-speed automatic transmission is very smooth and has excellent kick down.
During my ownership, there was a slight oil leak from the crank seal. This has been replaced.
WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES
Upgraded Genuine 18” AMG III alloy wheels are not pristine but are still in very good.
Front alloys are 8.5J dressed in Continental Sport Contact 3 (245/40/18). Both with around 4mm tread left.
Rear alloys are 9.5J dressed in Pirelli P Zero Rossos (285/35/18). Both with around 4mm tread left.
Brakes work excellently and are fade free, with plenty of life left in them.
I also had a noisy front wheel bearing replaced in March this year.
HISTORY FILE
I have some receipts/invoices over its life, including several years of old MOTs, and a history sheet dating back to 2005.
All handbooks/manuals are present in the Mercedes wallet.
Service book is fully stamped. The next service is due in around 5K miles
Date Mileage Type
20/01/2001 8119 A Service
09/12/2002 18771 B Service
02/09/2004 23718 B Service
16/04/2005 37500 A Service
07/06/2006 48303 B Service
15/06/2007 51809 Unspecified
02/06/2008 57064 Unspecified
12/07/2009 60024 Unspecified
22/08/2011 67354 Unspecified
At this last serviced that I had done, the oil and filter were replaced. Both air filters were replaced and a brake fluid change. Transmission fluid and coolant were checked and found to be not requiring any change.
All original (2) remote keys are present and working
The car is polished at least every 2 months.
I will detail it prior to sale as a course of thoroughness.
Any inspection would be welcome and encouraged.
If you are interested and upon viewing you wish to have a test drive then
please ensure you are insured, otherwise a polite refusal will follow. I am,
however, happy to demonstrate the car thoroughly and in the event that
insurance cover is not available to any prospective purchasers.
I can supply more photos if you send me your email address.
Please email or call (07900 808837) for any further questions you have and I will gladly oblige.
Price £8950 ovno






 
Car has 12 months MOT as from today (no advisories)

If I get near the asking price, I will include road tax for 6 months.

If no takers, I will put 12 months on and keep it.
 
Limited period only.

£8850 and now with 12 months road tax.

Will be taken off sale when the DFS sale finishes
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If you know anyone after one, let them know.
 
You had your chance.

I'm keeping it :p
 

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