£11,424
1980 Mercedes-Benz 350SL (R107)
United Kingdom • 12 May 2022
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1980 Mercedes-Benz 350SL, a late model from the R107 series, features a 3.5-liter V8 engine and automatic transmission. Finished in an unusual Olive green, it includes a factory hard-top and 14” Mexican Hat alloy wheels.
The interior matches the exterior with green vinyl and checker accents, Zebrano wood trim, and electric windows. Showing 96,220 actual miles due to a documented speedo change, the car comes with a comprehensive service history of 17 stamps. It was last serviced in August 2000, with recent replacements of plugs, HT leads, and brake components. The car is noted to have some dull paint, but appears clean with straight bodywork and a smart interior.
Condition
6
The car shows 96,220 miles. Cosmetically, the listing notes dull paint, but straight bodywork and a smart interior. There are minor mechanical advisories from the last inspection. Overall, the car seems to be in good condition considering its age, but it requires some cosmetic and mechanical attention to bring it up to a higher standard.
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Automatic
Transmission:
10704322014825
Chassis No:
Odometer:
96,220 miles
LDB37V
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
LHD
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Points of note
£2,442
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£11,250
Median Price (Since 2020)
£80,793
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jul 27 2024
Latest MOT Mileage
27,097 miles
Registration Date
1980-02-04
MOT History
Passed
On Jul 28 2023 with 27,097 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Passed
On May 26 2022 with 27,022 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Passed
On Sep 11 2019 with 26,952 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Failed
On Sep 05 2019 with 26,952 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Minor:
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))
Passed
On Aug 29 2018 with 26,767 miles
Passed
On Aug 16 2017 with 26,661 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Fuel pump rubber mountings deteriorated.
- Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front sub frame rear bushes. (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Aug 11 2016 with 24,647 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Slight play detected in steering box.
Passed
On Aug 14 2015 with 24,550 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failed
On Aug 05 2015 with 24,547 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Advisory:
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Passed
On Apr 09 2014 with 24,444 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- Both headlamps slightly low but within specified limits.
Passed
On Sep 21 2012 with 24,144 miles
Passed
On Sep 26 2011 with 23,380 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- floor corroded but not excessive (front & rear)
Passed
On Sep 23 2010 with 22,492 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- Rear fuel pump pulled from 2 bushes and rubbed through rear inner cv boot. Pump re secured boot split
Passed
On Oct 01 2009 with 20,590 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Failed
On Sep 22 2009 with 20,583 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
Failed
On Sep 25 2008 with 19,585 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
User Entered:
- off side rear inner cv boot split
Passed
On Sep 25 2008 with 19,585 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Entered:
- off side rear inner cv boot split
Passed
On Sep 28 2007 with 18,316 miles
Failed
On Sep 20 2007 with 18,316 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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