1994 Mercedes-Benz SL 280 for sale

Name: 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL 280
Brand: Mercedes-Benz
SKU: al0053
Price: 43500 EUR
Availability: InStock

€43,500

VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme.

Alkmaar, Netherlands

Mileage: 30,364 km
Gearbox: Automatic
First registration: 1994

1994 Mercedes-Benz SL 280 for Sale in the Netherlands

The R129 SL was Mercedes-Benz's roadster from 1989 to 2001, with an automatic roll-over bar and a removable hardtop. The SL 280 arrived in 1993 with the M 104 straight-six of 2,799 cc and 24 valves, rated at 193 PS at 5,500 rpm and 270 Nm; with the four-speed automatic Mercedes quoted 225 km/h and 9.9 seconds from rest to 100 km/h.

This 1994 car was ordered in 744 Brillantsilber metallic as a special paint, over blue leather (code 262) with a dark blue soft top. Delivered new in Germany, it stayed with its first owner until 2021, when Auto Leitner sold it to a Dutch collector. The dealer reports 30,364 km from new, original paint throughout and no notable signs of use, plus a recent major service at a Mercedes-Benz dealer.

Its factory options include the four-speed automatic, automatic climate control, heated seats, burr walnut trim, a wind deflector and an alarm. The documentation folder holds the original order form, the purchase invoice and every service invoice, and ten dated services run from December 1993 to September 2026.

This 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL 280 is a used car with 30,364 km, sold under the Dutch margin scheme.

The asking price is €43,500. The car is located in Alkmaar, Netherlands.

Technical Information

This unit

Interior: Blue leather (262)
VAT: Margin scheme
Location: Alkmaar, Netherlands

Powertrain

Transmission: Automatic

Further details

Body style: Convertible
Power quoted by the dealer: 193 PS (142 kW)
Engine capacity: 2,799 cc
Cylinders: 6
Exterior colour: 744 Brillantsilber metallic
Mileage quoted by the dealer: 30,364 km

Documents supplied with this car

Document: Original service booklet
Document: Original order form
Document: Original purchase invoice
Document: Service invoices
Document: Owner's manual
Document: Radio owner's manual
Document: MB Touring warranty booklet
Document: 1993 dealer directory
Document: Valuation reports
Document: Original document folder
Document: Vehicle data card
Document: Radio code card
Document: Two original keys
Document: NAP mileage certificate
Document: Dutch roadworthiness test (APK) certificates
Document: Original sales brochure

Recorded service history

Service: 15 December 1993, 0 km
Service: 12 November 1994, 1,316 km
Service: 24 July 1996, 10,246 km
Service: 12 July 2001, 17,353 km
Service: 12 June 2009, 19,350 km
Service: 5 June 2015, 23,433 km
Service: 17 November 2021, 26,271 km
Service: 9 November 2023, 26,894 km
Service: 27 November 2024, 27,346 km
Service: 25 September 2026, 30,357 km
Current mileage: 30,364 km

Equipment

Equipment listed by the dealer 13

Model designation deletion
Wind deflector with storage bag
Four-speed automatic gearbox
MB Classic radio
Automatic aerial
Alarm system
Automatic climate control
Tinted glass all round
8-hole alloy wheels
Burr walnut interior trim
Blue soft top
Seat heating
Infrared remote control

Equipment as listed by the dealer. Verify the specification with the dealer before purchase.

FAQ

This Mercedes-Benz SL 280 in the European market

Is this Mercedes-Benz SL 280 priced above or below the European market?

At €43,500, it sits above the median of €41,700 for the 4 Mercedes-Benz SL 280 advertised in Europe in 2026. 50% of them are advertised for less. Asking prices are not transaction prices, and specification differences explain much of the spread.

Can this Mercedes-Benz SL 280 be bought in the Netherlands and registered elsewhere in Europe?

The car is located in Alkmaar, Netherlands. The dealer quotes it as: Margin scheme. Cross-border purchase is normal for this kind of car, but the documentation, the certificate of conformity, transport and the registration rules of the destination country all have to be settled with the selling dealer first.

How much did this Mercedes-Benz SL 280 cost new?

The manufacturer's base list price was €62,620 in Germany, excluding options. This car is advertised at €43,500, 31% below it. A list price is the launch price of the version without options, so a heavily specified car left the factory above it, and it says nothing about what the car is worth today.

How does the mileage of this Mercedes-Benz SL 280 compare?

30,364 km recorded, against a median of 52,282 km across the Mercedes-Benz SL 280 advertised in Europe in 2026. It is therefore among the lower-mileage cars currently listed. Service records and ownership details should be checked against the documents held by the selling dealer.

Which other Mercedes-Benz SL 280 are priced closest to this one?

a 1982 car in Italy at €39,900, and a 1980 car in Italy at €39,900. Observed in 2026. Comparing them means putting model year, mileage, factory options and the VAT basis side by side before the price itself.

Who is selling this Mercedes-Benz SL 280, and how does a purchase work?

Auto Leitner, a professional dealer in Alkmaar, Netherlands. LUSSO lists the car and passes enquiries to that dealer; the inspection, the negotiation, the invoice and the transfer of ownership all take place directly between the buyer and the dealer. LUSSO does not hold stock, take deposits or act as an intermediary in payment.

Can this Mercedes-Benz SL 280 be inspected before purchase?

The car is at Alkmaar, Netherlands, and an inspection is arranged with the selling dealer. Buyers based in another country commonly appoint an independent inspector or a marque specialist rather than travel. Ask the dealer for the service record, the number of previous owners and any accident history, with supporting documents for the information stated in the listing.

1994 Mercedes-Benz SL 280 for sale

1994 Mercedes-Benz SL 280 for Sale in the Netherlands