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£13,340

Euro 1981 Mercedes-Benz 500SLC

United States • 20 Jul 2025

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1981 Mercedes-Benz 500SLC is a European market car that has been in the US since the late 1990s. It features a 5.0-liter V8, automatic transmission, and several updates including refreshed steering, repaired speedometer, and serviced lighting, fuel system, and exhaust.

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Condition 

6

The car shows moderate wear on the exterior, interior, and wheels. There may be a few small dents, light paint scratches, or noticeable curb marks. Some reconditioning is required, such as the cracked dashboard being fitted with a cover and tires that should be replaced due to age.

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Transmission:

Automatic

Chassis No:

WDB10702612002390

Odometer:

81,000 miles

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

LHD

TMU 5.0-Liter M117 V8 Four-Speed Automatic Transmission Limited-Slip Differential Black Repaint over Black Leather 15" Eight-Hole Alloy Wheels Sunroof & Power Windows Automatic Climate Control Cassette Stereo Service Records
This black-over-black 1981 Mercedes-Benz 500SLC is said to be one of fewer than 500 for its model year.

It features an aluminum 5.0-liter M117 V8, a four-speed automatic transmission, anti-lock brakes, and a limited-slip differential.

It also has 15″ alloy wheels, power windows, automatic climate control, a cassette stereo, and a sunroof.

Built for the European market, it has a maintenance booklet with a 1981 stamp from Beverly Hills, California, and has been registered in Texas since the late 1990s.

It was acquired by the seller in 2024, and work in the past year involved refreshing its steering, repairing its speedometer, and servicing its lighting, fuel system, and exhaust.

This 500SLC is offered with service records, an accident-free Carfax report, and a c...

Points of note

£10,324

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£13,340

Median Price (Since 2020)

£19,370

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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This vehicle comes to market rarely. In auction records we've only seen 3 sold before

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