1996 Mercedes-Benz (R129) SL 280

1996

267,156 miles

Automatic

Petrol

Sydney, NSW

No estimate provided

Bidding ends 30 Sept at 08:10

Listing Source

Collecting Cars

Auction

Auction Date

Wednesday, 30 September 2026

Ends at 08:10

5 days remaining

Location

Sydney, NSW

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Buyer notes

Finished in rare Ruby Metallic with a removable factory hardtop.
Accompanied by its original logbook and manuals in a leather wallet.
Australian-market model with a 2.8-litre engine and five-speed automatic.

The indicated odometer reading of 267,156 km is not warranted.
The seller notes that the windows are currently not working.
The last recorded professional service was in March 2015 at 194,248 km.

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About the SL280

The R129 SL280 (1993-2001) used the M104 2.8-litre inline-six with 193hp. Entry-level V6 alternative to the 300SL. Adequate for relaxed touring.

Known Issues to Watch For

Roof: Hydraulic system complex - pumps, rams, sensors. Must be carefully maintained. Budget £2k+ for full overhaul. Roll-bar mechanism must be tested. Engine: M103/M104 six reliable but head gaskets on 24v. M119 V8 generally bulletproof. M120 V12 complex - wiring harness, ignition, sensors. Transmission: 722.x autos generally robust. Body: Check for rust in sills, floor, inner wings. Suspension: Self-levelling rear standard - check operation. Electrics: Age-related issues. Soft-top: Check fabric and rear window.

Desirable Options

V8 or V12 engine, Hard-top, Panoramic roof option, Full leather, Heated seats, Service history with roof maintenance documented