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Mercedes-Benz SL 500

SL · R129 · 1993 · Moscow, Russia

Technical data

Vehicle condition	Excellent
Category	Convertible
Model range	R129
Trim line	SL 500
Generation	SL, 1989–2001
Origin	EU edition
Mileage	23,500 km
Power	276 kW (375 hp)
Cylinders	8
Fuel	Petrol
Transmission	Automatic
Drive type	Rear-wheel drive
Steering	Left-hand drive
Import to the USA	Eligible now · 25-year rule
Number of seats	2
Door count	2/3
Exterior colour	Black
Interior design	Red leather
Registration	Registered and road legal
Chassis number	Not supplied by the seller
Era	Core era — Built inside the era we cover.

SL · R129Built 1989–2001 · this car is a 1993

1993

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The LogbookEverything this individual car has recorded here, kept against its chassis number

R129-6425

1entries

1owner recorded

33years old

Consistentmileage across entries

2026

Listed on 80s90s.Club23,500 km · Moscow, Russia · Excellent

The Logbook builds itself. Every time this car is listed here, serviced by an owner who records it, or sold, another line is added — and it stays with the car, not with the seller. Mileage is checked against every earlier entry automatically.

The R129 checklist10 of 10 checked by the seller

Rust at the sills, jacking points, floorpan and boot floorChecked, all good

Rust at the wheel arches and around the windscreen and rear screenChecked, all good

Head gasket and cooling system conditionChecked, all good

Cambelt or timing chain history and when it was last doneChecked, all good

Gearbox and clutch conditionChecked, all good

Suspension bushes and steering playChecked, all good

Electrical faults, earths and warning lightsChecked, all good

Interior trim condition and parts availabilityChecked, all good

Previous accident repair and paint depthChecked, all good

Whether the paperwork matches the carChecked, all good

Is it genuine?Check that the chassis number on the car matches the paperwork and that the engine number matches the model claimed. On era cars, engine swaps and trim upgrades are common and are not always declared.

These are the known weak points of this generation, the same questions for every R129 on the site. The seller answered them. Nothing here is verified by us — use it to decide what to inspect, not as a guarantee.

Features

ABS✓

Air conditioning✓

Alarm system✓

Alloy wheels✓

Arm rest✓

Cabriolet hardtop✓

Central locking✓

Electric seat adjustment✓

Vehicle description according to seller

1993 Mercedes-Benz 500 SL R129 MKB 6.0 for Sale — 375 hp

A very special 1993 Mercedes-Benz 500 SL R129, extensively developed by MKB Tuning and powered by a 6.0-liter version of the M119 V8 producing 375 hp.

Finished in striking Black Pearl Metallic over Medium Red leather, this is far removed from a standard 500 SL. Period AMG bodywork, three-piece OZ Aero III wheels, upgraded 600 SL brakes, an AMG 300 km/h instrument cluster and a RENNtech exhaust create a highly distinctive example of early-1990s German tuning culture.

The car is presented in excellent cosmetic and mechanical condition with original reported mileage.

MKB 6.0-Liter V8 Conversion

The centerpiece of the car is its extensively modified M119 V8.

Starting with the factory 500 SL powertrain, MKB increased displacement to 6.0 liters, raising output to approximately 375 hp while retaining the naturally aspirated character of the original engine.

Rather than changing the fundamental personality of the R129, the conversion amplifies it: greater displacement and performance combined with the refinement of Mercedes-Benz’s flagship V8 roadster.

For collectors of period German tuner cars, the MKB connection gives this SL a very different identity from a standard production R129.

Period AMG Exterior Specification

The restrained proportions of the R129 are complemented by an AMG Gen II aerodynamic package, giving the roadster a lower and more purposeful appearance without losing the original Bruno Sacco-era design.

Three-piece OZ Aero III wheels complete the period look and are among the most recognizable wheel designs associated with modified Mercedes-Benz models of this era.

Behind them sits an upgraded braking system using components from the twelve-cylinder 600 SL, providing hardware more appropriate for the increased engine output.

Black Pearl Metallic Over Medium Red

The colour combination is one of the strongest aspects of the car.

Black Pearl Metallic gives the body considerably more depth than a conventional solid black finish, while the contrasting Medium Red leather interior creates a distinctly early-1990s Mercedes-Benz specification.

The interior retains the luxury focus expected from an R129, with electrically adjustable front seats, memory functions and heating.

AMG Instruments and RENNtech Exhaust

Inside, an AMG 300 km/h speedometer cluster provides a subtle visual indication that this is not a standard 500 SL.

At the rear, a RENNtech exhaust system complements the modified V8 while adding another period Mercedes tuning connection to the car.

These components are particularly appropriate here because they form part of a coherent period-style build rather than appearing as isolated modern modifications.

A Different Kind of R129

The standard R129 was conceived as a sophisticated luxury roadster. This car represents what happened when that platform was handed to some of the most respected Mercedes tuning specialists of its era.

Its appeal comes from the combination of several elements that are difficult to reproduce authentically today: a naturally aspirated enlarged M119 V8, period AMG styling, proper three-piece wheels, upgraded Mercedes braking hardware and a colour combination that remains unmistakably from the early 1990s.

For someone searching for a Mercedes-Benz 500 SL MKB 6.0 for sale, this is considerably more unusual than a conventional SL500 and represents an interesting surviving example of the independent Mercedes tuning culture surrounding the R129.

Vehicle Specifications

Year: 1993
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: 500 SL
Generation: R129
Body Style: Roadster
Engine: MKB-modified M119 V8
Displacement: 6.0 liters
Power: Approximately 375 hp
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Drive: Rear-wheel drive
Exterior Colour: Black Pearl Metallic
Interior: Medium Red leather
Condition: Reported excellent
Mileage: Original mileage reported — exact figure should be added once verified

Notable Equipment & Modifications

MKB 6.0-liter engine conversion
AMG Gen II aerodynamic body package
Three-piece OZ Aero III wheels
600 SL upgraded braking system
AMG 300 km/h instrument cluster
RENNtech exhaust system
Electrically adjustable front seats
Front-seat memory
Heated front seats
Infrared remote locking
Headlamp washers

Known faults, stated by the seller