£12,375
1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC Owned & maintained by renowned Mercedes specialist
United Kingdom • 26 Jul 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC, owned and maintained by a renowned Mercedes specialist, was sold for £12,375. It features a reconditioned black leather interior and has benefited from around £4,000 in recent work. Originally Gold, it was resprayed Mercedes Midnight Blue during its time in Cyprus, though the paint now shows signs of aging. The car requires an MOT and new tires.
Condition
6
The car has had a respray that is now showing its age, and while the interior has been re-trimmed to a high standard, the vendor notes it has not had an MOT and needs new tyres. It has covered 96,000 miles. These factors bring the car down to 'Good' condition.
/ 10
Automatic
Transmission:
10702422004525
Chassis No:
Odometer:
96,000 miles
CDE 265M
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Sharing the same basic (R107) platform architecture as its convertible sibling, the Mercedes-Benz 450SLC Fixed Head coupe was introduced in 1972.
A full four-seater, the model's stretched wheelbase was disguised by various ingenious styling cues such as the louvered sail panels that adorned its rear three-quarter windows.
Equipped with all round coil-sprung independent suspension, power steering and four wheel disc brakes, it proved a comfortable and refined grand tourer.
Predominantly allied to automatic transmission, its 4520cc SOHC V8 engine developed a quoted 217bhp and 265lbft of torque.
Reputedly capable of over 130mph in standard tune, Mercedes' flagship coupe enjoyed a highly successful second career as a rally car including two Bandama wins and a second place on the East African Safari.
Built to original right-hand drive UK specification in 1973, ‘CDE 265M’ is offered for sale from a vendor, a renowned Mercedes-Benz marque specialist, who is whittling down his large colle...
Points of note
£555
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£9,326
Median Price (Since 2020)
£41,062
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Sep 01 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
99,441 miles
Registration Date
1973-12-31
MOT History
Passed
On Aug 21 2025 with 99,441 miles
Passed
On Sep 02 2024 with 98,815 miles
Failed
On Jun 06 2016 with 98,530 miles
There were 23 defects noted.
Fail:
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
- Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
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