£18,562
1985 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL
United Kingdom • 24 Mar 2021
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1985 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL, a UK-supplied right-hand drive, has been under current ownership since 2014 and boasts only four former keepers. It features a new soft-top (fitted in 2016), hard-top, and hard-top stand, with 84,946 miles (atoc) and approximately 5,000 miles in the last 10 years. Offered with a stamped service book and original owner's manual, this SL also includes a stainless-steel exhaust, renovated suspension mounts, and a Becker radio.
Condition
7
The vendor condition ratings are provided in the listing for Bodywork, Engine, Paintwork, Gearbox, and Interior Trim which are all rated as 'Very Good'. Electrical Equipment is rated as 'Excellent'. Based on the detailed descriptions, this car appears to be in above average condition for its age.
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Automatic
Transmission:
WDB1070422A032914
Chassis No:
Odometer:
84,946 miles
C677 NDP
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Nicknamed the 'Panzerwagen' by Mercedes-Benz's development engineers, the R107 series was the result of an extremely thorough design process.
In an attempt to avoid falling foul of threatened American safety legislation, Stuttgart produced an open car whose structural rigidity surpassed that of some contemporary saloons! Indeed, even now some forty-seven years after its introduction, the R107 retains a reassuring air of solidity.
Allied to this were sure-footed handling courtesy of all-around independent coil-sprung suspension, power-assisted steering, and disc brakes.
Always more of a grand tourer than an out and out sports car, the vast majority of R107s were fitted with automatic transmission.
Launched in September 1974, the Eurocentric 280SL was less powerful but more fuel-efficient than its V8 brethren.
However, with some 185bhp and 177lbft of torque on tap from its fuel-injected 2746cc DOHC straight-six engine, the model could still boast authoritative 120mph performance.
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£2,645
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£15,022
Median Price (Since 2020)
£66,780
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Dec 21 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
89,133 miles
Registration Date
1985-08-09
MOT History
Passed
On Dec 22 2025 with 89,133 miles
Passed
On Dec 10 2024 with 88,365 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- bulkhead under battery corroded
Failed
On Dec 10 2024 with 88,365 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- bulkhead under battery corroded
Passed
On Nov 17 2023 with 87,962 miles
Passed
On Nov 10 2022 with 87,246 miles
Passed
On Dec 07 2021 with 86,189 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside bulkhead corroded
Passed
On Nov 05 2020 with 84,911 miles
Passed
On Oct 30 2019 with 84,734 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On Nov 02 2018 with 84,595 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Passed
On Sep 05 2017 with 84,456 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failed
On Aug 23 2017 with 84,447 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- 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)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed
On Jul 25 2016 with 84,068 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- os sill starting to rust
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Failed
On Jul 20 2016 with 84,067 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Fail:
- registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
- registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
- Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory:
- os sill starting to rust
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Passed
On May 27 2015 with 83,356 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
User Entered:
- various ares of surface corrosion
Failed
On Mar 12 2015 with 83,125 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside 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)
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Entered:
- front crossmember corroded next to bumper brackets
Passed
On Apr 23 2014 with 81,848 miles
Passed
On Apr 25 2013 with 81,586 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- offside front tyre has cracks but no cords exposed
- Oil leak
Passed
On Apr 20 2012 with 81,139 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Entered:
- ADVISE FRONT LANDING PANEL CORRODED AT OFFSIDE FRONT.
Passed
On Apr 16 2011 with 80,513 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- ADVISE Petrol pipes are starting to corrode. (KEEP UNDER OBSERVATION)
- ADVISE Left front brake is slightly binding (KEEP UNDER OBSERVATION)
Failed
On Apr 15 2011 with 80,513 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
- Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
User Entered:
- ADVISE Petrol pipes are starting to corrode. (KEEP UNDER OBSERVATION)
- ADVISE Left front brake is slightly binding (KEEP UNDER OBSERVATION)
Passed
On Apr 23 2010 with 80,005 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
User Entered:
- front x-member corroded and holed, but outwith prescribed areas
Failed
On Apr 19 2010 with 80,003 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Fail:
- Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
User Entered:
- front x-member corroded and holed, but outwith prescribed areas
Passed
On Apr 02 2009 with 79,004 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Entered:
- slight brake bind, offside front
Passed
On Apr 05 2008 with 77,991 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
User Entered:
- front suspension arms corroded
- slight bind front n/side brake
- wear front subframe mounting rubbers
Failed
On Apr 03 2008 with 77,289 miles
There were 11 defects noted.
Fail:
- Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
- Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
- Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory:
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
User Entered:
- front suspension arms corroded
- slight bind front n/side brake
- wear front subframe mounting rubbers
Passed
On Apr 11 2007 with 76,641 miles
Failed
On Apr 11 2007 with 76,641 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Passed
On Apr 13 2006 with 74,941 miles
Failed
On Apr 13 2006 with 74,941 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
User Entered:
- Both nearside and offside front tyres just above the legal limit, and are bald on outter edges outwith central three quarters
- Both nearside and offside front, rear and front mounted sub-frame bushes have slight movement
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