Est: £4,000 - £6,000
1985 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL (R107)
United Kingdom • 24 Jun 2026 • Lot 78
Vehicle Details
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Condition
7
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Automatic
Transmission:
WDB1070422A031329
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
C275CES
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Three owners from new, the current for 30 years; only 65,150 miles; always kept gargaged and lightly used; driven 40 miles to the auction; new battery; scope for cosmetic improvement First registered in August 1985, this Mercedes 280SL has had just three owners from new, our vendor acquiring the car back in 1996 from another lady in Cheshire who had owned it since it was just one year old.
It shows only 65,153 miles on the speedo which we are assured is correct, six old MOTs showing that it has only covered some 4,000 miles since 2010.Although there is no service book, there are a few invoices for routine upkeep during our vendor’s 30-year ownership, including services in November 2015 at c.63,500 miles, another in December 2018 at 64,229 miles and another in November 2019 at 64,371 miles which included new front and rear brake calipers and a new set of brake pads.There is also an invoice for a steam clean of the underside in June 2011 along with repairs to the sills and inner wheel a...
Points of note
£2,645
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£14,837
Median Price (Since 2020)
£66,780
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jul 18 2022
Latest MOT Mileage
65,091 miles
Registration Date
1985-08-01
MOT History
Passed
On Jul 19 2021 with 65,091 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Failed
On Jul 06 2021 with 65,091 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Advisory:
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Passed
On Nov 27 2019 with 64,371 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front steering damper
- Front steering damper damp
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe slight blow (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Passed
On Dec 13 2018 with 64,229 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Failed
On Nov 26 2018 with 64,229 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Passed
On Jun 09 2014 with 63,451 miles
Passed
On Jun 29 2013 with 63,189 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Failed
On Jun 27 2013 with 63,189 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Advisory:
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Passed
On Jul 05 2012 with 62,912 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
User Entered:
- n/s rear light lens broken
Failed
On Jul 05 2012 with 62,912 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory:
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
User Entered:
- n/s rear light lens broken
Passed
On Jun 03 2011 with 62,278 miles
Failed
On May 27 2011 with 62,278 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
User Entered:
- both front tyres cracking in side walls
Passed
On Jun 21 2010 with 61,792 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Passed
On Jun 17 2009 with 60,337 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Failed
On Jun 16 2009 with 60,337 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed
On Jun 30 2008 with 58,848 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed
On Jun 29 2007 with 56,225 miles
Failed
On Jun 15 2007 with 56,225 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
- Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Passed
On Jun 13 2006 with 54,566 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Jun 03 2005 with 52,762 miles
Failed
On Jun 02 2005 with 52,762 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
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