1998 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 for sale

Name: 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL 500
Brand: Mercedes-Benz
SKU: em0022
Price: 44900 EUR
Availability: InStock

€44,900

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

Kranzberg, Germany

Mileage: 76,000 km
Gearbox: Automatic
Model year: 1998
First registration: 08/1998
Power: 306 PS (225 kW)

1998 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 for Sale in Germany

This 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 is a used car showing 76,000 km. It is equipped with an automatic transmission. The car is finished in Black with a Beige interior. It is a 2-seat car and has had 3 previous owners.

An SL 500 of the last R129 phase, with the three-valve V8 that replaced the four-valve engine in 1998, this roadster combines a black body with beige leather. It was first delivered in Germany and has only ever been used there.

The current keeper is a collector who is making room for new arrivals, and the car is sold on his behalf as a private sale, without warranty or right of return. The seller judges its condition excellent and ready to drive away, and the listing records no accident, a non-smoking history and a stamped service book. Its title mentions a second owner, while the listing counts three.

The car is located in Kranzberg, Germany.

The Mercedes-Benz SL 500 (R129) uses the 4,966 cc M113 V8 with three valves and twin spark plugs per cylinder, rated at 306 PS (225 kW) at 5,600 rpm and 460 Nm from 2,700 to 4,250 rpm, 0 to 100 km/h in 6.5 seconds, with an electronically controlled five-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive.

Technical Information

This unit

Exterior: Black
Interior: Beige
Upholstery: Leather
Mileage: 76,000 km
First registration: 08/1998
Previous owners: 3
Accident history: Accident-free
Next roadworthiness test: 09/2025
Condition: Used
Location: Kranzberg, Germany

Powertrain

Engine capacity: 4,966 cc
Power quoted by the dealer: 306 PS (225 kW)
Fuel type: Petrol
Transmission: Automatic
Combined consumption: 12.7 l/100 km

Body & equipment

Body style: Convertible
Doors: 2
Seats: 2
Air conditioning: Automatic climate control
Airbags: Front and side airbags
VAT: VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme.

Equipment

Equipment 22

ABS
Armrest
Electric windows
Electric door mirrors
Electrically adjustable seats
Electronic immobiliser
ESP stability control
Leather steering wheel
Alloy wheels
Fog lights
Non-smoking vehicle
Rain sensor
Spare wheel
Full service history
Power steering
Heated seats
Summer tyres
Sports package
Cruise control
Traction control
Tuner and radio
Central locking

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

FAQ

This Mercedes-Benz SL 500 in the European market

Is this Mercedes-Benz SL 500 priced above or below the European market?

At €44,900, it sits below the median of €87,648 for the 6 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 advertised in Europe in 2026. 17% 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 500 be bought in Germany and registered elsewhere in Europe?

The car is located in Kranzberg, Germany. The dealer quotes it as: VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the 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 500 cost new?

The manufacturer's base list price was €88,668 in Germany, excluding options. This car is advertised at €44,900, 49% 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. That 1998 list price is converted to euros with no adjustment for inflation.

How does the mileage of this Mercedes-Benz SL 500 compare?

76,000 km recorded, against a median of 56,928 km across the Mercedes-Benz SL 500 advertised in Europe in 2026. It is therefore among the higher-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 500 are priced closest to this one?

a car in Germany at €36,890, and a 1987 car in the United Kingdom at €70,193. 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 500, and how does a purchase work?

EM Handelsagentur, a professional dealer in Kranzberg, Germany. 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 500 be inspected before purchase?

The car is at Kranzberg, Germany, 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.

1998 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 for sale

1998 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 for Sale in Germany