£6,944
1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC (C107)
United Kingdom • 3 Aug 2022
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC is presented in a desirable gold color scheme and has been under long-term ownership for 21 years. It features a brown velour interior, original radio/cassette player, and a 4,520cc V8 engine. The car has some minor corrosion and wear, but recent work includes new sills.
Condition
6
The car has a well-maintained interior with some wear, minor corrosion blisters on the exterior, and a history of regular maintenance. However, it has a few cosmetic imperfections and requires some reconditioning.
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Automatic
Transmission:
10702422028062
Chassis No:
Odometer:
121,712 miles
KNN51V
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
LHD
1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC (C107) Pretty coupe in desirable colour scheme from long-term, 21 year ownership; recent spend on new sills; appreciating investment opportunity Supplied new by B&K Thomas Mercedes-Benz of Nottingham in October 1979 this impressive C107 generation 450SLC is finished in Gold and sits upon its original 14” Mexican Hat alloy wheels and absolutely looks the Bees-Knees (we think).
Under the bonnet, we find the 4,520cc SOHC fuel injected (Bosch K-Jetronic) V8 petrol engine which developed c.222bhp and useful 322NM of torque (considerable figures at the time) driving the rear wheels via three-speed automatic transmission.
Inside this four-seat coupe we find brown velour interior (which was a more expensive option than leather), walnut trim, electric front AND rear windows, electric sunroof with perforated head-lining, original radio/cassette player and oodles of style and comfort.
In uncommonly smart orde,r the interior has worn its c.121,712 miles well and even t...
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£555
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£9,326
Median Price (Since 2020)
£41,062
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Invalid
Test Failed on Mar 11 2025
Latest MOT Mileage
39,314 miles
Registration Date
1979-10-01
MOT History
Failed
On Mar 11 2025 with 39,314 miles
There were 6 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement four mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose catch (7.1.1 (b))
Passed
On Sep 26 2023 with 38,825 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Hydraulic leak, but not excessive POWER STEERING FROM BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT SUBFRAME REAR MOUNTING BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed
On Sep 20 2022 with 38,427 miles
Passed
On Jan 25 2019 with 37,090 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Failed
On Jan 08 2019 with 37,088 miles
There were 9 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Corrosion to both outer sills and inner sill areas.
Passed
On Feb 07 2018 with 35,770 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Passed
On Feb 06 2017 with 31,356 miles
Failed
On Jan 26 2017 with 31,356 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Passed
On Mar 03 2016 with 28,435 miles
Failed
On Mar 01 2016 with 28,435 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Passed
On Mar 03 2015 with 27,232 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Passed
On Mar 04 2014 with 22,409 miles
Passed
On May 10 2013 with 18,838 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Failed
On May 08 2013 with 18,838 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside 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)
Advisory:
- Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Mar 08 2012 with 14,182 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Passed
On Mar 25 2011 with 8,674 miles
Passed
On Mar 10 2010 with 3,607 miles
Passed
On Mar 12 2009 with 83,423 miles
Passed
On Mar 04 2008 with 78,057 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Entered:
- offside front tyre 2mm outer edge
- surface rust nearside sill and offside front top mount
Passed
On Feb 19 2007 with 71,083 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- small area of surface rust close to near side rear subframe mounting behind sill panel
Passed
On Feb 23 2006 with 64,555 miles
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