£13,160
1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL (R107)
United Kingdom • 2 Aug 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1985 Mercedes-Benz SL380 is presented in an attractive dark maroon with a black Mohair soft-top and removable hard-top. It features a 3.8-liter V8 engine, four-speed automatic transmission, and a re-connolised magnolia leather interior.
Condition
6
The car has had some restoration work including welding and leather re-connolising. The mileage indicator is broken. There are multiple former keepers. Overall the car is in good condition for its age, but some recommissioning would be beneficial.
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Automatic
Transmission:
1070452A028034
Chassis No:
Odometer:
91,583 miles
C510CUU
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Description Later model 380 in an attractive colour scheme with removable hard-top; driven to the sale; essential bulkhead works in 2015 Dating from September 1985 this later model Mercedes SL380 hails from the R107 era and comes to us finished in unusual, and attractive dark maroon with contrasting black Mohair soft-top, removable factory hard-top and sits upon its original 14” ‘Mexican Hat’ alloy wheels and looks rather splendid.
Under the bonnet, we find the 3.8-litre M116 SOHC V8 petrol engine featuring Bosch fuel injection which develops 215bhp and 300NM of torque driving the rear wheels here via four-speed automatic transmission.
Inside the cabin, we find a re-connolised magnolia leather/MB Tex interior, optional rear seats, matching cream and carpets, Walnut wood trim, electric windows, electric passenger mirror, heated rear hard-top window, cruise control, retro-fit radio/CD player and retro-fit outside temperature gauge in the central air vent.
The car shows 91,583 miles al...
Points of note
£2,476
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£11,352
Median Price (Since 2020)
£53,537
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Mar 29 2027
Latest MOT Mileage
92,385 miles
Registration Date
1985-09-24
MOT History
Passed
On Mar 30 2026 with 92,385 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed
On Mar 11 2025 with 92,172 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Passed
On Feb 28 2024 with 91,685 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Passed
On Mar 14 2023 with 91,583 miles
Passed
On Jul 20 2017 with 91,503 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- vehicle has an excessive amount of under seal on it
Passed
On Aug 10 2016 with 91,406 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Failed
On Aug 09 2016 with 91,404 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Passed
On Oct 15 2015 with 90,613 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear corrosion on chassis rail
- Nearside Rear corrosion on rear seat/floor pannel
- Offside Front poor repair on inner wheel arch
- Nearside Rear corrosion on inner wheel arch pannel
Failed
On Sep 22 2015 with 90,611 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Fail:
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Passed
On Sep 18 2014 with 90,290 miles
Failed
On Dec 06 2011 with 90,261 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
User Entered:
- corrosion to nsf inner wing // corrosion to osf inner wing
Passed
On Aug 07 2009 with 88,407 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failed
On Aug 07 2009 with 88,407 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Passed
On Jul 31 2008 with 86,146 miles
Failed
On Jul 31 2008 with 86,141 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Entered:
- vehicle extensively coated under seal
Failed
On Apr 02 2008 with 85,827 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Passed
On Feb 22 2007 with 83,224 miles
Passed
On Jan 26 2006 with 79,393 miles
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