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Decode your Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) VIN number free for full specifications, engine, power, transmission and body, plus recalls and safety ratings. Covers 8 variants (1995–2001). No registration.

1995–2001 8 variants Convertible Petrol
Mercedes-Benz SL (R129)
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Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) specs by variant

Engine, power, transmission and emissions for each SL (R129) variant in our database.

VariantYearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
600 V12 5AT RWD (394 HP) 1998–2001 Petrol 6.0 L 389 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD —
500 V8 5AT RWD (306 HP) 1998–2001 Petrol 5.0 L 302 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD —
320 V6 5AT RWD (226 HP) 1998–2001 Petrol 3.2 L 221 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD —
280 V6 5MT RWD (204 HP) 1998–2001 Petrol 2.8 L 201 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
600 V12 5AT (394 HP) 1995–1998 Petrol 6.0 L 389 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD —
500 V8 5AT (320 HP) 1995–1998 Petrol 5.0 L 315 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD —
320 V6 5AT (231 HP) 1995–1998 Petrol 3.2 L 228 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD —
280 V6 5MT (193 HP) 1995–1998 Petrol 2.8 L 190 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —

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The same nameplate across body styles and chassis generations.

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) VIN FAQ

What does a Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) VIN tell you?+
A Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) VIN decodes to the exact variant, engine, transmission, body type, model year and factory options. Our free decoder also checks recalls and available safety ratings.
Where is the VIN on a Mercedes-Benz SL (R129)?+
Look at the base of the windscreen on the driver's side, on the driver's door-jamb sticker, and on the vehicle registration document (V5C / title).
What years was the Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) made?+
Our database covers the Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) for model years 1995–2001, across 8 variants.
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