£58,352 • £50,000 - £55,000
1965 Mercedes-Benz 230SL Pagoda
United Kingdom • 10 Dec 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1965 Mercedes-Benz 230SL, a right-hand drive model, underwent a restoration in c.1990 and features a 250SL engine upgrade. With documented history, regular upkeep, and recent tyre replacement, it presents as a well-maintained classic, reflected in its consistent value and appeal to enthusiasts.
Condition
7
The car has been restored and well-maintained, with invoices showing regular upkeep and new parts. There are minor cosmetic imperfections, such as localized bodywork restoration in 2014 and a cracked rear tyre sidewall noted in a 2018 MOT. However, the soft top is in excellent shape, and the car starts promptly and runs well, suggesting it's in overall solid condition with slight wear visible.
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Automatic
Transmission:
11304222010945
Chassis No:
Odometer:
105,189 miles
JPO507C
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Description Restored in c.1990 and sparingly used since; 250SL engine upgrade; power steering; new rear tyres; lots of history; a super example at a sensible guide price Now who wouldn’t want one of these? Achingly pretty, the Pagoda SL is also extremely well-built and is one of those rare classics that you can genuinely use every day.
Launched in 1963, the W113 Series – to give it the official name – eventually spanned three engine sizes, all fuel-injected: the initial 150bhp 2.3-litre; the similarly powerful 2.5 in 1966 which had usefully more torque and a 7-bearing rather than 5-bearing crank and the 170bhp 2.8-litre in 1967.
Suspension was by double wishbones and coil springs at the front, with a coil-sprung swing axle at the rear.
All cars had front disc brakes (and rear on the 280) with power steering from 1964 onwards, and all models were capable of over 110mph.
All looked identical with a low waistline, wide stance, fishbowl headlamps and big curved greenhouse windows toppe...
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£15,063
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£47,204
Median Price (Since 2020)
£188,811
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jan 29 2019
Latest MOT Mileage
4,670 miles
Registration Date
1965-12-31
MOT History
Passed
On Jan 30 2018 with 4,670 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Rear rear tyres cracking to side walls but not showing cords
Passed
On Jan 30 2017 with 4,607 miles
Passed
On Jan 19 2016 with 4,308 miles
Passed
On Jan 07 2015 with 3,889 miles
Passed
On Jan 15 2014 with 3,210 miles
Passed
On Jan 24 2013 with 2,503 miles
Passed
On Jun 14 2011 with 2,182 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Passed
On May 10 2010 with 1,906 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- slight oil leak around sterring box
Passed
On Sep 22 2008 with 1,566 miles
Passed
On Sep 12 2007 with 1,486 miles
Failed
On Sep 11 2007 with 1,486 miles
There were 6 defects noted, with 2 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- (Dangerous) Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
- (Dangerous) Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory:
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Passed
On Jul 12 2006 with 1,347 miles
Passed
On Sep 27 2005 with 1,178 miles
Failed
On Sep 03 2005 with 1,177 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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