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1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Base (A5)

34,793 mi.

$17,000 $500 price drop

Est. $313/mo^*

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Exterior color: –
Interior color: –
Drivetrain: Rear-wheel Drive
MPG: 16–23
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Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 5L V-8 DOHC, variable valve control, premium unleaded, engine wi
VIN: WDBFA67FXWF168737
Stock #: WF168737
Mileage: 34,793 mi.

Features

Convenience

Keyless Entry

Entertainment

Premium Sound System

Exterior

Alloy Wheels

Seating

Leather Seats
Memory Seat

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Accidents or damage: None reported
Clean title: Yes
1-owner vehicle: No
Personal use only: Yes

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Rairdon Subaru of Auburn

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3025 Auburn Way N, Auburn, WA 98002

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1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class VIN: WDBFA67FXWF168737 Exterior Color: Interior Color: Miles: 34793Factory Installed Packages / Features:Comfort

Leather seat upholstery - superior sitting. There's more class in the cabin with leather seat upholstery. The leather material is luxurious to the touch, offers a distinctive look, and is easy to clean. Put a little luxury behind you with leather seat upholstery.
Power reclining driver seat - Lean back. Gain some space between you and the wheel with power reclining driver seat. It lets you adjust the angle of the seatback at the touch of a button for added comfort while you're driving, or for a more comfortable rest while you're pulled over. Settle in, with power reclining driver seat.
Power reclining driver seat - Lean back. Gain some space between you and the wheel with power reclining driver seat. It lets you adjust the angle of the seatback at the touch of a button for added comfort while you're driving, or for a more comfortable rest while you're pulled over. Settle in, with power reclining driver seat.
Automatic air conditioning - Constantly fiddling with the A-C controls to maintain the cabin temperature is frustrating and distracting. Automatic air conditioning takes care of it for you by automatically adjusting the thermostat and fan settings as needed to maintain the temperature you select. Keep your cool, with automatic air conditioning.

Convenience

Cruise control - Set it and forget it. Road trips used to be stressful, until cruise control set the pace. Simply set the desired speed and it will maintain that speed without driver intervention. This can help minimize driver fatigue and improve overall fuel economy. Meet your ultimate co-pilot; cruise control.
Keyfob window control - Open up remotely. Get a head start on cooling off your hot vehicle by letting fresh air in before you even get to the door. Roll the windows down using your keyfob, and enjoy a more comfortable entry into your vehicle, thanks to Keyfob window control.

Exterior and Appearance

Power convertible roof - Opening up is easy to do. With the touch of a button your power convertible roof retracts so you can have the top-down-fun you want without all the work. When you want it up, just press the button again. So if the weather changes during your drive, you can, too, with the power convertible roof.

Powertrain and Mechanical

Variable valve timing - Change your output.

Up to $200 Doc fee plus tax title & license extra

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Price history

Listed 23 days ago.

$1,500 total price reduction!

7/19/25	Listed	$18,500
7/22/25	-$500	$18,000
7/29/25	-$500	$17,500
8/05/25	-$500	$17,000

Total price amount is based on price change information provided by the seller.

Consumer reviews

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(14 reviews)

100% of drivers recommend this car

Rating breakdown (out of 5):

Comfort 4.6
Interior 4.9
Performance 4.9
Value 4.7
Exterior 4.9
Reliability 4.7

Most recent consumer reviews

Always a dream Mercedes Benz!

June 6, 2024

By Bernardo Dorfman

Owns this car

Always a dream Mercedes Benz! Fantastic car to drive and enjoy Life! Drives like a dream! I do Bilsteins B4 and H&R springs with 18” Stagger Wheels! A Super Car!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):

Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0

Does recommend this car

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$90,000 new in 98 and still a dream for under 15k

September 10, 2020

By colinjames87 from North Providence, RI

Owns this car

This car was an absolute legend in its day and still is today. It has become a classic and is one of the only reliable Mercedes ever made. The R129 model is THE one.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):

Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0

Purchased a Used car
Used for Having fun
Does recommend this car

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Even at 22 years old my car turns heads

January 12, 2020

By Benzy from Newark ,UK

Owns this car

I bought my car a year ago and it needed a fair bit of TLC; I've now worked through all the issues and I can honestly say this car gives me more pleasure than any car I've ever owned including a couple of Porsche 911's, it's comfortable, quick and oozes class

Rating breakdown (out of 5):

Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0

Purchased a Used car
Used for Having fun
Does recommend this car

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