£6,000 - £7,000
1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL
United Kingdom • 18 Feb 2026 • Lot 32
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380 SL features a rare Thistle Green Metallic exterior and black leather interior. It has a 3,818cc V8 engine with a manual transmission, showing 71,906 miles (with a replaced speedometer) and is MOT tested until November 2026.
Condition
6
Light history, minor reconditioning needed.
/ 10
Automatic
Transmission:
10704522002777
Chassis No:
Odometer:
71,906 miles
LMD177W
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
LHD
Six former keepers in total; MOT tested until November 2026; Thistle Green Metallic R107This 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380 SL is a true icon of Stuttgart engineering from the golden age of the R107 era.
First registered in March 1981, this example is finished in the rare and elegant Thistle Green Metallic (Silberdistel Metallic), beautifully complemented by a black leather interior that suits the car’s timeless grand touring character.Under the bonnet sits the 3,818cc V8, paired with a manual transmission, delivering the refined yet authoritative driving experience for which these cars are renowned.
The car has had six former keepers in total and currently shows 14,063 miles on a replacement speedometer, which was fitted at 57,843 miles, looking to have a total recorded mileage of 71,906.While the history file is light, the original service book is present and contains a small number of early stamps, indicating maintenance carried out in the car’s formative years.
The vehicle is MOT tested...
Points of note
£2,476
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£11,395
Median Price (Since 2020)
£53,537
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Nov 25 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
14,063 miles
Registration Date
1981-03-02
MOT History
Passed
On Nov 26 2025 with 14,063 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Passed
On Jul 25 2019 with 14,016 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- O/s/f sill corroded
- Nearside Front inner wing corroded
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Passed
On Jul 08 2017 with 13,978 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Failed
On Jul 06 2017 with 13,970 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Passed
On Aug 20 2015 with 13,954 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Both rear tyres cracking
- Both rear sills corroded
Failed
On Aug 19 2015 with 13,954 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory:
- Both rear tyres cracking
- Both rear sills corroded
Failed
On Jul 03 2015 with 13,951 miles
There were 15 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
- Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
User Entered:
- Rear tyres cracking
- O/s/f sill corroded
- O/s/f floor corroded
Passed
On Aug 04 2010 with 13,898 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
User Entered:
- front brakes binding slightly
- o/s/f seat backrest has some play (fixed in upright position)
Passed
On Jun 30 2007 with 13,622 miles
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