Asking Price: £22,995
1977 Mercedes-Benz 350SL
Classic & Sportscar Centre • United Kingdom
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1978 Mercedes-Benz 350SL is a well-maintained example from the R107 series, featuring a 3.5-liter V8 engine and a smooth 3-speed automatic transmission.
The car has benefited from a repaint, new mohair hood, interior re-trim, and comprehensive mechanical servicing, making it ideal for touring.
Condition
7
Well-maintained, minor cosmetic wear.
/ 10
Automatic
Transmission:
[Chassis No]
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
UTB388S
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
By 2019, the car was requiring a cosmetic refreshment so its long term owners commissioned a full outer repaint which has been superbly documented by way of a photo album that is present with the comprehensive history file.
One year later, the 350SL was fitted with a brand new Blue mohair hood ensuring the weather equipment did not detract from the beautiful paintwork.
Many years on since the paintwork and the SL presents superbly with a lovely deep finish.
Having had an interior re-trim, the inside of the car is incredibly well presented and certainly enhances what is a wonderful, high quality driving experience.
Mechanical maintenance has been fastidious throughout its long term ownership with an impressive archive of repairs and routine servicing from its early life in the 1990s right through to present day.
In 2020, UTB 388S received a detailed ignition service, full gearbox service, and new injectors.
One year later, the Mercedes had a new alternator along with the belts in...
Points of note
£2,442
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£11,250
Median Price (Since 2020)
£80,793
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Apr 03 2018
Latest MOT Mileage
74,786 miles
Registration Date
1977-12-31
MOT History
Passed
On Apr 04 2017 with 74,786 miles
Passed
On Mar 18 2016 with 74,636 miles
There were 2 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)
Failed
On Mar 14 2016 with 74,169 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside 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)
Passed
On Feb 27 2015 with 74,212 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
User Entered:
- n/s/seat belt clasp poor
Passed
On Oct 11 2013 with 73,272 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Failed
On Sep 27 2013 with 73,270 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
- Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Advisory:
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Failed
On Jan 31 2013 with 73,245 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory:
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
User Entered:
- nearside front outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area
- offside front inner arch corroded but not in prescribed area
Passed
On Dec 14 2011 with 72,846 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Failed
On Nov 23 2011 with 72,846 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
User Entered:
- n/s and o/s front outer door sills corroded
Passed
On Nov 25 2010 with 71,859 miles
Failed
On Nov 23 2010 with 71,859 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Nov 06 2009 with 70,997 miles
Failed
On Nov 03 2009 with 70,997 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advisory:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Passed
On Nov 07 2008 with 69,660 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
User Entered:
- n/s/f outer sill corroded
Passed
On Sep 21 2007 with 67,834 miles
Passed
On Sep 18 2006 with 66,022 miles
Failed
On Sep 06 2006 with 66,022 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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