£897.5k
1962 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster with Hardtop
Bonhams • UK • 30 Jun 2017
Market Position:
Upper Mid-Market
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£897,500
1962 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster with Hardtop
UK • 30 Jun 2017
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster, offered with a hardtop, presents a unique opportunity. Having been under current ownership for 28 years, with 77,579 miles from new, and recent recommissioning, it stands as a highly desirable motor car.
Condition
7
Based on the description, the car is in very good condition. It has been well-maintained over its life. The car is fresh from re-commissioning by a 300 SL specialist and comes with a factory hardtop, tool kit, jack, car cover, and two original advertising brochures. There is no mention of any significant cosmetic or mechanical issues.
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77,579 miles
19804210003042
LHD
United Kingdom
Manual
BLJ 141A
1962
Auction
£897.5k
1962 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster with Hardtop
Bonhams • UK • 30 Jun 2017
Market Position:
Upper Mid-Market
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Description
Price Analysis vs Other (W198) 300 SL Roadsters
£583,227
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£1,005,941
Median Price (Since 2020)
£2,270,612
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Upper Mid-Market
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Previous (W198) 300 SL Roadster Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 13th Sept 2017
Latest MOT mileage:
77,569 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 14th Sept 2016, 77,569 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- osf and osr tyres perished slightly
- Coolant leak
- Oil leak
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Passed
On 7th Sept 2015, 77,552 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- nearside rear tyre cracked on sidewall
- some play on nearside and offside front wheels
Passed
On 12th Sept 2014, 77,526 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Passed
On 30th Aug 2013, 77,504 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
User Entered:
- Slight play in front track rod ends
- All tyres cracking/perishing on walls
MOT Mileage Trend
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