1989 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 500SL

If you purchase a vehicle in a different country to your own, it may be subject to local duties, sales taxes, or environmental levies when imported. You may find this introductory guide helpful, and our team is also here to help. However, you must investigate any duties or taxes that may be due on top of the purchase price before committing to buy. KEY FACTS This Mercedes-Benz 500 SL is a low-mileage, one-owner example of the R129-generation luxury roadster. Under the bonnet sits a naturally aspirated 5.0-litre V8, producing 326hp and 450Nm of torque, sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission. First registered in August 1989, this example was delivered new to Switzerland, where it has been in the care of its first and only owner from new. The odometer indicates 27,592 km, which the seller states is the genuine total. The seller notes that the car has not been inspected or driven since 2010, and therefore that it will need a recommissioning service as well as a new battery. EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES It is finished in Midnight Blue over a Palomino leather-trimmed interior. It rides on 17-inch five-spoke alloy wheels, fitted with Michelin Pilot SX tyres. Equipment includes air conditioning, cruise control, electrically adjustable front seats with memory, headlamp wipers and washers, and a two-tone horn. The car has been fitted with a Pioneer radio CD player head unit. It is accompanied by the original service book with stamps, an anti-pollution system maintenance sheet, the owner's manuals in a pouch, numerous maintenance invoices, and three keys with remote controls plus three simple keys. CONDITION Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition. Specific notes from the seller include: the hard top headliner is sagging. The seller notes the most recent inspection of roadworthiness was in June 2010. SERVICE HISTORY The latest service was carried out during August 2001 at 26,737 km by Chevalley Garage Nyon. The wor