£2,824
1983 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Convertible
Brightwells • UK • 16 Sept 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 10% of Past Sales
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£2,824
1983 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Convertible
UK • 16 Sept 2026 • Lot 108
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1983 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL R107 is a running and driving example with 195,073 miles and an automatic transmission. It features a desirable metallic green exterior with a tan interior and comes with its hardtop, but also has an LPG conversion and six previous keepers, indicating it's a usable classic needing some attention.
Condition
6
The car is described as running and driving, but the description indicates it has an LPG kit fitted, which could be considered a modification. It has had six former keepers and shows 195,073 miles, suggesting it has seen considerable use over its lifetime. While it is presented in an attractive color combination and has its hardtop, the overall condition suggests it's a 'Good' example that will require some reconditioning rather than being in excellent or outstanding condition.
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195,073 miles
10704222015169
LHD
United Kingdom
Automatic
GND653Y
1983
Auction
£2,824
1983 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Convertible
Brightwells • UK • 16 Sept 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 10% of Past Sales
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Description
Description 2,746cc six-cylinder engine paired with an automatic transmission; showing 195,073 miles; LPG kit fitted; V5C shows six former keepers
First registered in January 1983, this Mercedes-Benz 280 SL is powered by the 2,746cc six-cylinder engine paired with an automatic transmission.
Showing 195,073 miles, the car is finished in light metallic green with a tan interior, a period combination well suited to the timeless styling of the R107 series.
Fitted with a LPG conversion.
The car is currently fitted with its removable hard top and has been starting and driving on site.
Accompanying paperwork consists of a copy of the V5C registration document.
Introduced in 1971 and remaining in production until 1989, the R107-series SL became one of Mercedes-Benz's most successful and enduring models.
Combining elegant styling, robust engineering and refined grand touring capabilities, SL found favor with buyers worldwide and established a reputation for exceptional build quality.
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Price Analysis vs Other (R107) 280 SLs
£2,645
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£14,388
Median Price (Since 2020)
£66,780
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 6th Apr 2008
Latest MOT mileage:
193,190 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 7th Apr 2007, 193,190 miles
Failed
On 2nd Apr 2007, 193,127 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Passed
On 3rd Apr 2006, 189,497 miles
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Brightwells
Easters Court, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0DE, England
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