1996 SL500 (R129) Private reg - N500 OSL Modern classic rapidly appreciating in value and still perfectly suited for everyday use. This SL500 has covered 86,900 miles and comes with a full service history from Mercedes-Benz and respected independent specialists. Most recent service was carried out at 85,900 miles in March 2025 (invoice in pics), which included differential oil, brake fluid change, and a full transmission service. Original reg. of the car was N843 PTL as on some invoices. 7 owners: 4 from the same family. First owned 18 years, second 5 years, then kept within one family. In February 2025, the car was inspected (see pics), with the few issues identified fully addressed: The front and rear bumpers were resprayed due to minor paint cracks (invoice in pics, I have pictures of bumpers pre-respray). As part of its preventive care, the underside was rust-protected using Lanoguard in April 2025, ensuring long-term preservation (invoice in pics). Highlights: - Full service history Mercedes and Mercedes specialist - Low miles for age 86,900miles - MOT until July 2026 - 18" Genuine Mercedes-Benz Monoblock wheels, refurbished in April 2025 with new tyres - Always garaged and summer-driven only in dry conditions for the past 14 years - Bodywork in excellent condition, recently treated to a full detail and ceramic coating - Orthopedic seats for supreme comfort - Original Mercedes-Benz radio included - Comes with a private registration plate (N500 OSL) - valued at approximately 2,000 This SL500 offers a rare opportunity to own a fastidiously maintained example of a rapidly appreciating icon. A dependable classic cruiser or an investment-grade car that turns heads. Fresh MOT valid until 29 June 2026. Passed first time with advisories which have been addressed since MOT: - new front brake discs and pads - brake pipe rust removed and rust protected - new front coil springs - fuel cap replaced You will struggle to find a better R129 SL500. Service History 31/1/1996 PDI MB 12304 10/2/1997 MB 18824 3/10/1998 MB 23761 22/11/1999 MB 31746 31/1/2001 MB 34906 17/4/2002 MB 43752 19/2/2004 MB 50045 23/11/2006 J Bolton 55061 20/12/2008 MB 56001 28/4/2011 SMC Mercedes Specialist 62356 20/4/2015 SMC Mercedes Specialist 67725 29/4/2017 Gas-Autos Mercedes Specialist 70868 17/06/2019 Gas-Autos Mercedes Specialist 71470 20/7/2020 SS Motors Mercedes Specialist 77345 12/7/2023 TM Motors Mercedes Specialist 85907 5/3/2025 TM Motors Mercedes Specialist