# Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) Market Intelligence

> Live inventory, active auctions, and real-time pricing analysis for the Mercedes-Benz SL (R129).

### Overview
- **Make:** Mercedes-Benz
- **Model:** SL
- **Generation:** R129
- **Production Years:** 1989–2001
- **Canonical Market URL:** https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/mercedes-benz/sl/r129
- **Data as of:** October 20, 2026 (latest listing update or sale; 2026-10-20T00:01:47.689Z)
- **Source Coverage:** Curated across Bring a Trailer, PCARMARKET, Cars & Bids, and vetted specialist dealers.

## Trailing 12-Month (TTM) Market Performance
- **Active Live Inventory:** 17 verified cars available
- **Active Live Auctions:** 8 live auctions with open bidding
- **12-Month Confirmed Benchmark Sales:** 228 completed transactions
- **Current Live Asking Price Range:** $13,900 – $69,995

## Factory Specifications
- **Vehicle Model:** Mercedes-Benz SL (R129)
- **Chassis Type:** High-tensile steel monocoque with aluminum hardtop and hood
- **Front Suspension:** Damper struts with separate coil springs and anti-dive geometry
- **Rear Suspension:** Five-link independent multi-link axle with anti-squat geometry
- **Brakes:** Four-wheel ventilated discs with standard ABS
- **Steering:** Recirculating ball with speed-sensitive power assistance
- **Suspension Option:** Adaptive Damping System (ADS) with hydraulic leveling
- **Wheelbase:** 99.0 inches (2,515 mm)
- **Transmission:** 5-speed manual, 4-speed hydraulic automatic, or 5-speed electronic automatic.

## Active Live Auctions
- **1993 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Carat** | Current Bid: $10,500 | Venue: Hagerty Marketplace | Location: Tamarac, Florida | [View Auction](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1993-mercedes-benz-300sl-carat-01d0b8b8)
- **1990 Mercedes-Benz 500SL Brabus 6.0** | Current Bid: $12,250 | Venue: Hagerty Marketplace | Location: Tamarac, Florida | [View Auction](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1990-mercedes-benz-500sl-brabus-6-0-2c799a0d)
- **1999 Mercedes-Benz SL500** | Current Bid: $25,000 | Venue: Bring a Trailer | Location: North Port, Florida 34288 | [View Auction](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1999-mercedes-benz-sl500-37a43a6c)
- **1999 Mercedes-Benz SL500** | Current Bid: $19,000 | Venue: Bring a Trailer | Location: Blaine, Washington 98230 | [View Auction](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1999-mercedes-benz-sl500-fb08be37)
- **1993 Mercedes-Benz 500SL** | Current Bid: $26,129 | Venue: Bring a Trailer | Location: Scottsdale, Arizona 85255 | [View Auction](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1993-mercedes-benz-500sl-a2a531f2)
- **1999 Mercedes-Benz SL500** | Current Bid: $34,500 | Venue: Bring a Trailer | Location: Neptune, New Jersey 07753 | [View Auction](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1999-mercedes-benz-sl500-8af4ea3a)
- **2002 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Silver Arrow** | Current Bid: $31,250 | Venue: Bring a Trailer | Location: Palm Springs, California 92264 | [View Auction](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/2002-mercedes-benz-sl500-silver-arrow-3981b0e2)
- **1999 Mercedes-Benz SL500** | Current Bid: $5,000 | Venue: Bring a Trailer | Location: Nahant, Massachusetts 01908 | [View Auction](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1999-mercedes-benz-sl500-f96a8674)

## Verified Live Inventory
- **1993 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Carat** (1993) | Asking: $10,500 | 90,969 mi | automatic | Venue: Hagerty Marketplace | Location: Tamarac, Florida | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1993-mercedes-benz-300sl-carat-01d0b8b8)
- **1990 Mercedes-Benz 500SL Brabus 6.0** (1990) | Asking: $12,250 | 151,117 mi | automatic | Venue: Hagerty Marketplace | Location: Tamarac, Florida | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1990-mercedes-benz-500sl-brabus-6-0-2c799a0d)
- **1999 Mercedes-Benz SL500** (1999) | Asking: $25,000 | 38,000 mi | automatic | Venue: Bring a Trailer | Location: North Port, Florida 34288 | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1999-mercedes-benz-sl500-37a43a6c)
- **1999 Mercedes-Benz SL500** (1999) | Asking: $19,000 | 27,000 mi | automatic | Venue: Bring a Trailer | Location: Blaine, Washington 98230 | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1999-mercedes-benz-sl500-fb08be37)
- **1993 Mercedes-Benz 500SL** (1993) | Asking: $26,129 | 11,000 mi | automatic | Venue: Bring a Trailer | Location: Scottsdale, Arizona 85255 | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1993-mercedes-benz-500sl-a2a531f2)
- **1999 Mercedes-Benz SL500** (1999) | Asking: $34,500 | 52,000 mi | automatic | Venue: Bring a Trailer | Location: Neptune, New Jersey 07753 | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1999-mercedes-benz-sl500-8af4ea3a)
- **2002 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Silver Arrow** (2002) | Asking: $31,250 | 24,000 mi | automatic | Venue: Bring a Trailer | Location: Palm Springs, California 92264 | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/2002-mercedes-benz-sl500-silver-arrow-3981b0e2)
- **1999 Mercedes-Benz SL500** (1999) | Asking: $5,000 | 77,000 mi | automatic | Venue: Bring a Trailer | Location: Nahant, Massachusetts 01908 | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1999-mercedes-benz-sl500-f96a8674)
- **1992 Mercedes-Benz 300SL** (1992) | Asking: $13,900 | 75,722 mi | automatic | Venue: Hemmings Auctions | Location: North Brunswick, New Jersey | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1992-mercedes-benz-300sl-b0b66077)
- **1993 Mercedes-Benz 500SL** (1993) | Asking: $19,950 | Mileage N/A | automatic | Venue: Dealer inventory | Location: Los Angeles, California | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1993-mercedes-benz-500sl-9e478d42)

## Sales Ledger Preview
Showing the 5 most recent of 230 recorded sales (last 12 months).

| Date | Vehicle / Spec | Gearbox | Mileage | Sold Price | Marketplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | SL500 | Automatic | 89,000 mi | $13,750 | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 300 SL | Manual | 102,000 mi | $19,124 | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 500 | Automatic | 78,000 mi | $11,999 | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 16, 2026 | SL500 | Automatic | 1,400 mi | $95,500 | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 16, 2026 | SL500 | Automatic | 29,000 mi | $42,750 | Bring a Trailer |

## 12-Month Median Sold Price by Variant
| Variant | Sales | Median Price |
|---|---|---|
| SL500 | 154 | $17,625 |
| 500 | 23 | $13,000 |
| 600 | 22 | $31,625 |
| 300 SL | 16 | $13,700 |
| SL600 | 5 | $45,500 |
| 320 | 4 | $23,700 |

## Market Memory (Last 12 Months)
- **Benchmark Sales:** 228 completed transactions (2 non-factory builds excluded)
- **Earlier Sales on Record:** 367 since 2017

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is the current market price of a Mercedes-Benz SL (R129)?

Price depends on the variant. Median sale prices over the trailing 12 months on GarageScout: SL SL500 $17,625; SL 500 $13,000; SL 600 $31,625; SL 300 SL $13,700; SL SL600 $45,500; SL 320 $23,700. Current verified live asking prices range from $13,900 to $69,995.

### How many Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) examples are currently for sale?

As of October 20, 2026, there are 17 verified Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) examples listed for sale across vetted specialist dealers and auctions on GarageScout, including 8 active live auctions with open bidding.

### How many Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) cars sold in the last 12 months?

GarageScout recorded 228 sales of the Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) in the trailing 12 months, counting confirmed sales only. Restomods, gearbox conversions and sales priced like deposits or placeholders are left out.

### Where do Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) cars sell?

Of the 228 sales GarageScout recorded in the trailing 12 months, 181 on Bring a Trailer, 17 on Mecum, 14 on Cars & Bids, 5 on RM Sotheby's, 4 on Barrett-Jackson, 3 on Broad Arrow Auctions, 2 on Hagerty Marketplace, 1 on Gooding Christie's and 1 on PCARMARKET.

### Where does GarageScout's Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) market data come from?

GarageScout's Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) figures come from the listings and sales it has recorded on Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, Mecum, PCARMARKET, Barrett-Jackson, 6 other sites and dealer inventories. Repeat sales of one car matched by VIN count once, and a median sale price is stated only where 3 or more sales in the trailing 12 months back it.

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- **Make:** [All Mercedes-Benz markets](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/mercedes-benz)

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