1996 MERCEDES-BENZ SL SL280

Automatic | 75,150 miles | Petrol | Blue

£12,995

Mercedes-Benz SL280 R129 ? Extensive Service History ? 75,150 Miles - MOT April 2027

A very appealing example of the classic Mercedes-Benz R129 SL, accompanied by an unusually comprehensive original service book documenting the car from its pre-delivery inspection in 1996 right through to its latest recorded service in May 2026.

The car is recorded in the service book as an SL280 (Mercedes) and was first registered on 6 September 1996. The book records the colour as Green / Black.

Registration shown in the original documentation: P504 MKC.

The R129 has become an increasingly desirable modern-classic Mercedes, combining traditional Mercedes engineering and build quality with a proper electrically operated convertible roof and substantial grand-touring refinement.

What makes this particular car especially attractive is its documented history and remarkably low mileage. The service book shows just 75,150 miles at its most recent service in May 2026.

EXCELLENT DOCUMENTED SERVICE HISTORY

The original service book contains a long sequence of stamped and handwritten entries, including a number of Mercedes-Benz main-dealer services earlier in the car?s life.

The history shown in the photographs is as follows:

* 1996 ? 5 September 1996 ? Pre-delivery inspection, immediately prior to first registration.
* 1997 ? 5 August 1997 ? 7,473 miles ? Lubrication/Oil Service. Mercedes-Benz Road Range Ltd.
* 1999 ? 30 March 1999 ? 16,829 miles ? Maintenance Service. Mercedes-Benz stamped.
* 2000 ? 20 October 2000 ? 27,529 miles ? Lubrication Service. Mercedes-Benz Normand West London.
* 2001 ? 15 October 2001 ? 39,706 miles ? Maintenance Service. Mercedes-Benz Normand West London.
* 2002 ? 16 October 2002 ? 47,038 miles ? Lubrication/Oil Service. Mobil 1 recorded.
* 2003 ? 23 October 2003 ? 50,702 miles ? Maintenance Service. Mercedes-Benz Park Royal.
* 2005 ? 14 February 2005 ? 56,160 miles ? Lubrication/Oil Service using Comma 10W-40. Mercedes-Benz Lancaster Ipswich.
* 2009 ? 25 November 2009 ? 65,324 miles ? Lubrication/Oil Service, Comma 10W-40 recorded.
* 2011 ? 9 November 2011 ? 66,858 miles ? Maintenance Service, Castrol Magnatec 10W-40 recorded.
* 2015 ? 24 August 2015 ? 69,448 miles ? Service entry from Shaikly Motor Company/Bosch Service. Automatic transmission service is specifically recorded, with Dexron III noted.
* 2016 ? 25 February 2016 ? 69,507 miles ? Maintenance Service. Engine oil/filter recorded, using Castrol Magnatec 10W-40.
* 2020 ? 12 April 2020 ? 71,885 miles ? Lubrication/Oil Service, Castrol Magnatec 10W-40.
* 2026 ? 21 May 2026 ? 75,150 miles ? Maintenance Service, Mobil 10W-40, stamped by Ardi Motors.

This gives the car a documented history extending across approximately 30 years, from its original pre-delivery inspection to its latest recorded maintenance.

The mileage progression recorded in the service book is also very reassuring and consistent:

7,473 ? 16,829 ? 27,529 ? 39,706 ? 47,038 ? 50,702 ? 56,160 ? 65,324 ? 66,858 ? 69,448 ? 69,507 ? 71,885 ? 75,150 miles.

Particularly noticeable is how little the car has been used in later years. It covered only around 8,300 miles between the 2011 and 2026 service entries.

MERCEDES-BENZ MAIN-DEALER HISTORY

The service book contains stamps from a number of Mercedes-Benz dealerships, including:

Road Range Ltd
Normand West London
Mercedes-Benz Park Royal
Lancaster Ipswich

This is followed by documented independent/specialist servicing, including a Bosch Service entry.

Importantly, the history isn?t simply a collection of undated stamps. The book shows dates and mileages, allowing the progression of the car to be followed over many years.

2015 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SERVICE

Another worthwhile piece of history is the automatic transmission service recorded on 24 August 2015 at 69,448 miles.

The service book specifically states ?AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION? and records Dexron III, with the work stamped by Shaikly Motor Company/Bosch Service.

For an older automatic Mercedes, evidence of transmission maintenance is a useful addition to the history.

ORIGINAL MERCEDES DOCUMENTATION

The original documentation identifies the car as:

Mercedes-Benz SL280 (R129)
First registration: 6 September 1996
Colour recorded: Green / Black
Registration: P504 MKC

The photographs form part of the description and show the original service book and its individual service entries.

A VERY USABLE CLASSIC R129

The R129 SL is now firmly established as one of Mercedes-Benz?s great modern-classic designs.

This example has the ingredients buyers increasingly look for: low mileage, long-term documented maintenance, original Mercedes-Benz service documentation and evidence of careful servicing throughout its life.

Rather than having a handful of recent invoices with its earlier life unknown, this car has service-book documentation stretching right back to its pre-delivery inspection.

With only 75,150 miles recorded at the latest service, it has also covered comparatively modest mileage for a car approaching 30 years old.

The photographs of the service book are included so prospective buyers can inspect the history for themselves.

Key points:

* Mercedes-Benz SL280 R129
* 7 Previous owners
* First registered September 1996
* Only 75,150 miles recorded at latest service
* Service history from 1996 to 2026
* Numerous Mercedes-Benz main-dealer stamps
* Mercedes-Benz Park Royal history
* Mercedes-Benz Normand West London history
* Mercedes-Benz Lancaster Ipswich history
* Bosch Service history
* Automatic transmission service recorded at 69,448 miles
* Engine oil/filter service recorded in 2016
* Latest maintenance service May 2026 at 75,150 miles
* Original Mercedes service book
* Green / Black recorded in original documentation
* Classic R129 generation SL

This is a particularly interesting R129 for somebody looking for a genuine, usable Mercedes-Benz SL with substantial documented history and sensible mileage, rather than an example whose early history has disappeared.

The service book tells a very good story, with a clear mileage progression from 7,473 miles in 1997 to 75,150 miles in 2026.

Please study all photographs carefully as they form part of the description. Viewing and inspection are welcome and recommended prior to purchase.


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