£10,650
1982 Mercedes-Benz 500SL Convertible Auto
Evoke Classics • UK • 15 Sept 2025
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
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£10,650
1982 Mercedes-Benz 500SL Convertible Auto
UK • 15 Sept 2025 • Lot 1189
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1982 Mercedes 500 SL is a well-maintained classic with over 25 years of family ownership, boasting a recent navy soft-top and included hard-top. It features a mechanically strong 5.0-liter V8 engine, an interior with reupholstery in original blue/black checked cloth, and several recent mechanical upgrades, making it a desirable example of the R107 generation.
Condition
8
The car is described as well-maintained and in great condition, with long-term family ownership and recent investments in its upkeep. The interior has been professionally reupholstered, and the exterior has had some panels resprayed and replaced. It has an advisory-free MOT until July 2026, suggesting it's mechanically sound. While not perfect, it presents very well and requires minimal reconditioning.
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91,500 miles
CJO 24Y
1982
Auction
Automatic
LHD
United Kingdom
£10,650
1982 Mercedes-Benz 500SL Convertible Auto
Evoke Classics • UK • 15 Sept 2025
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
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Description
Description Well maintained example in great condition In same family ownership for over 25 years Advisory free MOT until July 2026 Recently renewed Navy Soft-top Hard-top also included in sale HPI Clear For more images, click HERE With its elegant lines, refined V8 power, and unmistakable presence, the top of the range Mercedes 500 SL remains one of the most coveted grand tourers of its era.
This 1982 500 SL has been in the same family for more than 25 years and has enjoyed the kind of care and investment that ensures it looks, feels, and drives exactly as a classic SL should.
History & Ownership The 500 SL was the flagship of Mercedes’ SL line in the early eighties, offering cutting-edge features that were unheard of back then, with timeless style.
This car’s history is both charming and reassuring.
It has been in one family since the 1990's First purchased by the vendor’s son When he moved to Cornwall it was decided the car was too special to be used on those narrow Cornish lane...
Price Analysis vs Other (R107) 500 SLs
£3,680
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£19,659
Median Price (Since 2020)
£256,556
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 31st Jul 2026
Latest MOT mileage:
91,352 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 18th Jul 2025, 91,352 miles
Passed
On 1st Aug 2024, 91,272 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On 26th Jun 2023, 91,107 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On 29th Jun 2022, 90,927 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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