£3,586
1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SL (R129)
United Kingdom • 3 Aug 2022
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SL is a well-preserved example with only 80,516 miles. It features a desirable color combination and a comprehensive service history, but has some minor cosmetic and mechanical issues that need addressing.
Condition
6
The car presents well for its age, with low mileage and a comprehensive service history. However, there are some minor cosmetic issues, such as wear on the driver's seat bolster, sagging headlining, and a small bubble on the wheel arch. There are also a few minor mechanical advisories.
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Automatic
Transmission:
WDB1290602F036573
Chassis No:
Odometer:
80,516 miles
J625JNP
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SL (R129) ‘Car is in its original state, without substantial changes to the chassis, body, steering, braking, transmission or suspension system and engine’ Pretty, three-owner earlier R129 from eight year lady ownership showing just 80,516 miles; just 3,000 miles covered in the last eight years Supplied new by Sterling Mercedes of Worcester in August 1991 this earlier R129 Merc SL comes to us in 300SL guise and is finished in Brilliant Silver and wears its factory removable hard-top with mohair soft-top underneath and rides upon its original 16” eight-hole flat face alloy wheels.
Under the long bonnet, we find the proven M103 series 3.0-litre 12-valve SOHC straight-six petrol engine which develops 188bhp, driving the rear wheels via four-speed automatic transmission.
Inside, we find the unusual but pleasant blue checker sports cloth trim, electric seats, rear seats (they were optional), walnut trim, electric windows, wind deflector, climate control, electric mir...
Points of note
£2,449
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£7,943
Median Price (Since 2020)
£38,569
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jun 05 2023
Latest MOT Mileage
80,516 miles
Registration Date
1991-08-01
MOT History
Passed
On Jun 06 2022 with 80,516 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear exhaust system corroded
- slight oil leak around engine and gearbox
- slight oil leak around rear differential
Passed
On May 24 2021 with 80,459 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear exhaust system corroded
- oil leak around engine/gearbox and rear differential
Failed
On May 24 2021 with 80,459 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear exhaust system corroded
- oil leak around engine/gearbox and rear differential
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Passed
On Jun 25 2019 with 79,082 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear exhaust section corroded
- slight oil leak around engine and rear diff area
Passed
On Jul 18 2018 with 78,738 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear exhaust section corroded
- oil leak around engine
- Rear n/s and o/s tyres low to 2mm
Passed
On Jul 05 2017 with 78,465 miles
Passed
On Jul 13 2016 with 77,845 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Slight oil leak around engine/gearbox area
- Slight oil leak around rear diff area
- Rear Exhaust section corroded
Passed
On Jul 10 2015 with 77,505 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
User Entered:
- Rear exhaust box slightly corroded
- slight oil leak around engine area
- oil leak at rear diff
Failed
On Jul 07 2015 with 77,505 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
User Entered:
- Rear exhaust box slightly corroded
- slight oil leak around engine area
- oil leak at rear diff
Passed
On Jul 22 2014 with 76,835 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Feb 10 2014 with 74,895 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- exhaust syatem showing signs of deterioration
Failed
On Feb 10 2014 with 74,895 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
User Entered:
- exhaust syatem showing signs of deterioration
Passed
On Feb 04 2013 with 71,795 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
User Entered:
- Rear brake imbalance only just met requirements
- OSF and NSF top mounts badly perished
- Centre box and back box heavly corroded
- Oil leak on engine
- NSF tyre wearing on outer edge
Passed
On Feb 16 2012 with 69,674 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- 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)
Passed
On Feb 12 2011 with 67,265 miles
Passed
On Feb 17 2010 with 62,279 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Passed
On Feb 10 2009 with 57,666 miles
Passed
On Feb 06 2008 with 53,369 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Failed
On Feb 05 2008 with 53,369 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Passed
On Feb 21 2007 with 50,498 miles
Passed
On Feb 22 2006 with 45,775 miles
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