Asking Price: £12,995
1999 Mercedes-Benz 280SL
Classic & Sportscar Centre • United Kingdom
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1999 Mercedes-Benz 280SL features a 2.8-liter V6 engine, automatic transmission, and a Tan leather interior. The car is finished in Turquois metallic paint and includes modern features and safety systems.
Condition
7
Slight wear visible, minor reconditioning.
/ 10
Automatic
Transmission:
[Chassis No]
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
V1YDR
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
This 1999 example benefits from a significant facelift introduced in late 1998, giving it smoother, more modern styling compared to earlier R129 models.
The clear front indicators allow for a prettier, more seamless arrangement of the front end.
The sleek and long lines of the roadster are draped in a beautiful Turquois metallic paint holding a lovely finish.
Powering the 280SL is a 204bhp, 2.8-liter, M112 V6 engine that is both lusty and smooth creating a great balance between spritely acceleration and relaxed grand touring.
For the driver, a full leather Tan interior provides brilliant support with a plethora of creature comforts such as automatic climate control, electric adjusting seats, power wing mirrors, power windows, power soft top.
In addition to the pleasantries found throughout the cabin, safety features include traction control, ABS, and an advanced roll-over bar.
In summary, this 280SL Auto is a refined, comfortable convertible ideal for scenic drives and weeken...
Points of note
£1,848
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£6,433
Median Price (Since 2020)
£34,476
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Jun 26 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
69,612 miles
Registration Date
1999-09-17
MOT History
Passed
On Jun 27 2025 with 69,612 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed
On Jun 23 2025 with 69,611 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Major:
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- Nearside Front Upper Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit engine/scuttle bay wiring harness next fuse box. Rodent damage (4.11 (c) (ii))
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On Nov 03 2022 with 69,594 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- oil leak
Failed
On Oct 26 2022 with 69,576 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- oil leak
Passed
On Nov 16 2021 with 69,491 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- mouse nest under bonnit
Passed
On Nov 26 2020 with 69,453 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Failed
On Nov 10 2020 with 69,450 miles
There were 4 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Advisory:
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Passed
On Oct 29 2019 with 69,083 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Slight oil leak from engine
- Slight oil leak from rear differential
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Passed
On Oct 29 2018 with 67,695 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Passed
On Oct 16 2017 with 65,285 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Oct 21 2016 with 64,688 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside front shock absorber dust cover perished
- movement in nearside front steering arms
- Both front tyres starting to wear low
Failed
On Oct 21 2016 with 64,688 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside front shock absorber dust cover perished
- movement in nearside front steering arms
- Both front tyres starting to wear low
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Passed
On Oct 27 2015 with 63,120 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- oil present around gearbox
- oil present on rear diff
- both front tyres close to legal limit on outer edge
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed
On Oct 31 2014 with 61,697 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failed
On Oct 24 2014 with 61,697 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Advisory:
- Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed
On Dec 03 2013 with 59,864 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
- rear diff damp
- wipers slightly smearing screen
Passed
On Dec 06 2012 with 57,646 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Entered:
- oil leak around engine
- rear differential damp
Passed
On Dec 06 2011 with 55,479 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Entered:
- rear diff damp
- Oil leak
Passed
On Dec 01 2010 with 53,286 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed
On Dec 10 2009 with 50,940 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
User Entered:
- both headlamp aims on lower limit
- slight play in steering box
- front brake discs slightly worn
- handbrake travel requires attention soon
Passed
On Dec 12 2008 with 47,566 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed
On Aug 15 2007 with 44,663 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Passed
On Aug 15 2007 with 44,663 miles
Passed
On Aug 10 2006 with 41,313 miles
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