Est: £12,000 - £15,000
1984 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Registration number B154 SFH Chass
United Kingdom • 4 Jun 2026 • Lot 21
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1984 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL features a rare manual gearbox and metallic gold paint. Having been owned since 1992, it has been used sparingly, but may now require light re-commissioning due to an imminent house move.
Condition
6
Some light re-commissioning might needed.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
WDB1070422A008333
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
B154 SFH
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
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1984 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL
Registration number B154 SFH
Chassis number WDB1070422A008333
Engine number 11099020002524
Metallic gold with a hardtop
Very rare manual gearbox
Owned since 1992
Mexican hat alloy wheels
Used sparingly during ownership
Only for sale due to an imminent house move
Some light re-commissioning might be needed
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Points of note
£2,645
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£15,011
Median Price (Since 2020)
£66,780
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Sep 16 2025
Latest MOT Mileage
91,493 miles
Registration Date
1984-11-21
MOT History
Passed
On Sep 17 2024 with 91,493 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- tyres perishing all round
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On Jul 11 2023 with 91,485 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- all tyres starting to perish
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Passed
On Aug 23 2021 with 91,411 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and cracking on all four tyres - acceptable at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe forward union (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On Jul 02 2019 with 91,063 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides front tyre walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Fluid leak, but not excessive acceptable leaks from engine, coolant, differential,etc. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear brake discs both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- suspect front hub mounted brake hose guides missing grommits both sides
- handbrake RBT performance imbalance - just acceptable
- battery not fully secure and slightly untidy wiring under bonnet - both acceptable at time of test*
Passed
On Jun 28 2018 with 90,899 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Some untidy wiring in underbonnet area.
- Possible coolant leak around thermostat housing, and small engine/gearbox leak.
- Battery security.
Passed
On Jun 29 2017 with 90,602 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Some untidy wiring under bonnet.
- Some underside oil leaks.
- Some corrosion of front subframe area.
Passed
On Jul 13 2016 with 90,477 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Some corrosion around rear fuel pipes and brake hose ferrules.
- Difficulty in checking inner sills due to thick carpet.
Passed
On Jul 02 2015 with 90,422 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
User Entered:
- Difficulty in checking inner sills.
- Slight engine/gearbox oil leaks.
- Corrosion of brake hose ferrules.
- Rear fuel pipes rusty.
- Slight rear diff. leak.
Passed
On Jul 09 2014 with 90,067 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- headlamp aimson aim limits* thick carpet on inner sills,etc, restricts examination* front subframe and suspension zone heavily corroded* front and rear brakehose ferrules heavily corroded* oil leaks* front brake discs worn*
- underbody fuel and brake pipes corroded- fuel pipes adjoining filter and pump heavily corroded* very slight play in both ns wheelbearings*acceptable windscreen stickers* nsr handbrake performance a little low*
Passed
On Jul 04 2013 with 89,921 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- difficulty in checking inner sills due to thick carpet, engine oil leaks, rear fuel pipes rusty, brake hose ferrules rusting, some play in rear wheel bearings.
Passed
On Jul 28 2012 with 89,454 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- front no.plate cracked* windscreen washer aim high but ok* battery security poor* brakediscs corroded* front brake hoses worn* engine oil leakage* very slight play in rear wheelbearings*
- petrol smell around car - no leak foumd* variousareas corroded- front subframe etc, nsr inner under sill, brake hose ferrules, rear anti roll bar, etc*
Failed
On Jul 25 2012 with 89,444 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
User Entered:
- front no.plate cracked* windscreen washer aim high but ok* battery security poor* brakediscs corroded* front brake hoses worn* engine oil leakage* very slight play in rear wheelbearings*
- petrol smell around car - no leak foumd* variousareas corroded- front subframe etc, nsr inner under sill, brake hose ferrules, rear anti roll bar, etc*
Passed
On Apr 06 2011 with 89,175 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- wiper clearance poor* osf seatbelt reluctant to retract* headlamp patterns a little indistinct andon aim limits* front no.plate cracked* front and rear brakediscs worn* front brakehose ferrules corroded*
- play in nsr wheelbearing* underbody brake pipes corroded* exhaust a little noisey and repaired in various places- acceptable at time of test* all testable items inspected and found to be acceptable at time of test*
Passed
On Apr 26 2010 with 88,445 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- osr inner boot zone rusted* headlamp patterns a little indistinct and on aim limits* oil leaks* exhaust slightly noisey, repaired in various places- acceptable at time of test* front no.plate cracked but ok* wipre clearance poor*
- centre exhaust box n/s mounting perished* movement in front subframe bushes* front and rear brake discs worn*all testable items inspected and found to be acceptable at time of test*
Passed
On Apr 27 2009 with 87,781 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- slight lift on steering wheel* exhaust has various repairs andis a little noisey- no leaks found ,ok at time of test* movement in front subframe bush* anti-roll bar end bushes worn*front and rear brae discs worn and corroded*
- slight play in nsr wheelbearing and very slight in both front* suspect propshaft front coupling worn* suspect braided hose from fuel pump has been seeping - ok at time of test* all testable items inspected and found to be acceptable at time of test.
Passed
On Jul 09 2007 with 87,538 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- FRONT NO.PLATE IN POOR CONDITION* NSF HEADLAMP ON LOWEST AND OS AIM LIMIT*
Failed
On Jul 05 2007 with 87,536 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
User Entered:
- front no plate cracked* headlamp aims on lateral limits* difficult to examine inner sills due to thick carpets* front and rearbrake discs rusted and worn - just ok* front + rear tyres perished*
- anti roll bar end bushes worn* exhaust rusted, repaired and a littleloud - but ok* brake pipes corroded* propshaft rubber couplings worn* play in nsr wheelbearing* wiper clearance poor*
- various windscreen chips* all testable items inspected at time of test*
Passed
On May 02 2006 with 86,976 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
User Entered:
- ENGINE AREA AND DIFF OIL LEAKS* EXHAUST A LITTLE NOISEY AND HAS VARIOUS REPAIRS - NO LEAKS FOUND* FRONT BRAKE HOSES PERISHED* UNDERBODY FUEL AND BRAKE PIPES PERISHED* FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR END BUSHES WORN AND PERISHED*
- SLIGHT PLAY IN NSR WHEELBEARING/SWINGARM ASSEMBLY* SOME WEAR/PLAY IN STEERING JOINTS* OSF BRAKE PADS WORN LOW* HEADLAMP INTENSITY POOR* OSF HEADLAMP ON OS AIM LIMIT AND NSF ON LOWER AIM LIMIT*
- FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN* ALL TESTABLE ITEMS INSPECTED AND FOUND TO BE ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF TEST*
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