Grade 4.5

Mercedes-Benz SL 1997

Name: Mercedes-Benz SL 1997
Brand: Mercedes-Benz
SKU: 1078750
Price: 21000 GBP
Availability: InStock

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This 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL (129076) is for sale at Japanese auction at USS Nagoya & Hokuriku on 2 October 2026, lot 58208. Auction grade 4.5, interior grade B, 71,000 km (about 44,100 miles), automatic, silver. Bids close at 9pm UK time on Thursday 1 October. It is 25 years old or more, so it can be imported to the USA and Australia.

Auction grade: 4.5
Mileage: 71,000 km
Year: 1997
Gearbox: Automatic

The auction sheet

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The inspector’s own report on this car, as issued by the auction house. It is written in Japanese; we can translate it into English for you below. You can also save the sheet image and put it through any AI or translation app yourself; our reading is checked against the auction houses’ codes and grades.

Minimum bid£21,000

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4.5

Excellent

Typically under 100,000 km with only light cosmetic marks. A strong everyday buy.

S / 6
5
4.5
4
3.5
3
2
R / RA

Best to worst. This car is grade 4.5.

Interior grade B

What the letters on a sheet diagram mean

A: Scratch
U: Dent
W: Wave or repair: W1 is light, W3 is heavy
S: Rust
C: Corrosion
P: Paint mark or blemish
X: Panel needs replacing
XX: Panel has been replaced
B: Dent with a scratch
G: Stone chip in the glass

Specification

Year: 1997
Mileage: 71,000 km
Gearbox: Automatic
Engine: 6,000cc
Fuel: —
Drive: —
Steering: —
Colour: Silver
Trim: 600
Model code: 129076
Chassis number: —
Auction house: USS Nagoya & Hokuriku
Lot number: 58208

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Minimum bid

£21,000

Auction date: Friday 2 October
Last chance to bid: 9pm UK time on Thursday 1 October

From £33,555 landed in the UK with fees, shipping, duty and VAT

Deposit to bid: £2,000, held on your Visa or Mastercard credit or debit card and only taken if you win. Over £30,000, it’s 10% by bank transfer.

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