£7,020 (Est: £7,000 - £9,000)
1961 MERCEDES PONTON 180B
United Kingdom • 31 Jan 2026 • Lot 431
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1961 Mercedes Ponton 180B is a remarkable find, having been with the same family since new and boasting a rust-free condition due to its time in Rhodesia. It comes with an extensive service history and paperwork, though the odometer reading may not be accurate.
Condition
7
The car is described as being in rust-free condition and having been meticulously maintained. However, the listing mentions that it's now showing some patina, suggesting slight wear but overall solid condition. The history folder and service logbook indicate good maintenance, but the need for minor reconditioning aligns with a Very Good rating.
/ 10
[Transmission]
Transmission:
WDB12001020023751
Chassis No:
Odometer:
121,981 miles
405 UXY
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
This four-door Mercedes Ponton 180B has been with the same family since new, and was imported to the UK from Rhodesia in 2006.
In the vendor’s words: "If ever a rust-free example was to be described, this is it.
Having hardly ever seen rain and certainly not salt, this is a true preserved example that has never been welded." The car was built in Germany in March 1961 and dispatched to Norton Motor Company in Rhodesia, where a Mr.
Nortje became its first owner.
In 1967 the car passed to Mrs.
Nortje, who continued to have the car meticulously maintained while compiling a hand-written mileage log until 2005.
Ownership then passed to her son who resided in the UK.
After a major service was carried out in Rhodesia, the car made its way to the UK in March 2006.
On arrival, it was dispatched to Twickenham Mercedes where a further £5000 was spent replacing worn parts, bushes, and kingpins.
Since then the car has been mainly dry-stored since, covering only 144 miles.
Today, the odomet...
Points of note
£2,180
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£4,600
Median Price (Since 2020)
£7,020
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Dec 07 2017
Latest MOT Mileage
21,980 miles
Registration Date
1961-03-01
MOT History
Passed
On Dec 08 2016 with 21,980 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Idler arm slight play
- Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Slight brake binding
Failed
On Jul 27 2007 with 21,936 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Passed
On Jul 27 2007 with 21,936 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
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