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Mercedes-Benz R129 500 SL
Mercedes R129 500 SL
Year
1991
Miles
15,000 miles
Transmission
Automatic
Mobberley
Description
Mileage: 15,000 Year: 1991 Exterior Colour: Silver Interior Colour: Blue/Black Top Speed: 155 0 - 60: 6.4 BHP: 322 Transmission: Auto Engine Capacity: 5000 Engine Configuration: V8 What is it? The Mercedes-Benz 500 SL (R129) is an early R129 that captures the model exactly as Mercedes intended — a technical flagship roadster combining safety, refinement and effortless V8 performance. This is an e...
Vehicle History
Important information about the vehicle's history and condition
Insurance write-off record
History not checked
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Technical Data
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What this car costs to run
Modelled over 7,100 miles a year (DfT National Travel Survey, England). Ranges, not quotes — every figure here is an estimate.
- Vehicle tax (VED)Registered before March 2001, so road tax is set by engine size: £230 up to 1,549cc, £375 above. The engine size is not on the listing — ask the dealer
- £230–£375
- FuelThe listing does not say which fuel it uses, so fuel is left out rather than guessed
- Not estimated
- Insurance (UK average)The UK average premium actually paid for comprehensive cover, £566 in Q2 2026 (ABI) — an average across every driver, postcode and car, not a quote for this one. Yours turns on your age, postcode and record and on the car’s insurance group. A 17–20-year-old new driver typically pays more than this average: see our guide to the cheapest cars to insure as a new driver, or the ABI figures
- £566
- ServicingFrom a minor service (£300–£500) to a major one (£600–£1,100) on a Mercedes, from Autoza's own servicing estimates by make, not survey data. Routine servicing only — excludes repairs and tyres
- £300–£1,100
- MOT test£54.85 maximum in Great Britain — the DVSA cap, and many garages charge less — with the first test on the third anniversary of registration. DVSA: 27.51% of car and light-van MOTs in Great Britain failed their initial test in 2025/26, and repairs are extra
- up to £54.85
- Total of the figures aboveLeaves out fuel, which we could not estimate for this car, so the real yearly cost is higher
- £1,150–£2,100
Work out the vehicle tax with our car tax calculator (it opens with this car's year filled in), or put in your own mileage and prices with the running cost calculator.
Questions about this Mercedes-Benz R129 500 SL
- Where can I view this 1991 Mercedes-Benz R129 500 SL?
- This Mercedes-Benz R129 500 SL is located in Mobberley, UK. Contact Wizard Sports & Classics directly through Autoza.co.uk to arrange a viewing appointment.
- What is the asking price for this Mercedes-Benz R129 500 SL?
- The asking price is £32,995. You can contact the seller directly on Autoza.co.uk to enquire or negotiate.
- What is the mileage on this 1991 Mercedes-Benz R129 500 SL?
- This Mercedes-Benz R129 500 SL has 15,000 miles on the odometer.
- Is this Mercedes-Benz R129 500 SL automatic or manual?
- This Mercedes-Benz R129 500 SL has an automatic gearbox.
- Is this Mercedes-Benz R129 500 SL MOT tested?
- Ask the seller for this Mercedes-Benz R129 500 SL's MOT certificate, service records and registration number. With the registration you can check its full MOT history free on GOV.UK.
- Has this Mercedes-Benz R129 500 SL been an insurance write-off?
- Autoza does not check write-off records. Ask the seller, read the description in full, and run an HPI check on the registration before you buy.
- Can I get finance for this Mercedes-Benz R129 500 SL?
- Finance options may be available through the dealer. Use the free Autoza.co.uk car finance calculator to estimate monthly repayments for this Mercedes-Benz R129 500 SL at £32,995.
- How much does this Mercedes-Benz R129 500 SL cost to run per year in the UK?
- Modelled annual running cost (leaving out fuel, which we could not estimate for this car) is roughly £1,150–£2,100. That breaks down as: road tax (VED) between £230 and £375 (Registered before March 2001, so road tax is set by engine size: £230 up to 1,549cc, £375 above. The engine size is not on the listing — ask the dealer); insurance £566 (the UK average premium actually paid, ABI — not a quote for this car); servicing £300–£1,100; MOT test up to £54.85 (the legal maximum — many garages charge less), the test only, not any work it finds. Assumes 7,100 miles per year (DfT National Travel Survey, table NTS0901a, all cars, England, 2025). These are estimates, not quotes — insurance in particular varies widely with the driver's age and postcode. DVSA: 27.51% of car and light-van MOTs in Great Britain failed their initial test in 2025/26, and repairs are extra.
- What is the annual road tax (VED) on this Mercedes-Benz R129 500 SL?
- Registered before March 2001, so road tax is set by engine size: £230 up to 1,549cc, £375 above. The engine size is not on the listing — ask the dealer. Vehicle tax also does not transfer when you buy a used car — it is cancelled when the seller tells DVLA and refunded to them, so you must tax it before you drive it or declare it SORN.