£9,675
1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 SL
United Kingdom • 26 Jul 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 SL is a desirable UK-supplied, right-hand-drive example of a rare model. It features a striking Sun Yellow exterior with a Chocolate leather interior, accompanied by both a soft-top and body-colored hardtop, making it an attractive option for collectors.
Condition
6
Based on the provided description, the car appears to be in good condition. It has had only two former keepers, has a recorded mileage, and comes with a history file, including the original book pack with service book. However, there is likely some wear and tear to be expected given its age and mileage.
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Automatic
Transmission:
WDB10704622001670
Chassis No:
Odometer:
137,500 miles
HTU 286X
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
The Mercedes R107-series SL was launched in 1971 to replace the long-lived W113 'Pagoda' SL that first appeared in 1963.
Though dispensing with Mercedes' usual model identification, it was based on the suspension of the W114 saloon and ran until 1989 with more than 237,000 examples built, being the longest single series ever produced by Mercedes-Benz except for the G-Wagen.
The Bruno Sacco-designed car was bigger, heavier, and softer-riding than its predecessor, but can still handle and won the plaudits from distinguished motoring writers including LJK Setright.
The 245bhp 500SL made from 1980 had an all-alloy fuel-injected V8 and was made for Europe only, with 60mph available in 7.4 secs the top speed was 140mph, faster even than the US, Japan, and Australian 560SL.
Plenty of R107s (and SLCs) come to market but 500SLs are still a rarity, with only 11,812 built.
A desirable UK-supplied, right-hand-drive example, the 500 SL offered was manufactured in 1982, being first registered o...
Points of note
£5,290
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£19,320
Median Price (Since 2020)
£256,556
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Invalid
Test Failed on Jul 02 2011
Latest MOT Mileage
137,246 miles
Registration Date
1982-05-07
MOT History
Failed
On Jul 02 2011 with 137,246 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- 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 Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Entered:
- offside rear wheel arch slighty corroded
- rear fuel pipe corroded .
- some corrosion too nearside front inner wing area .
Passed
On May 04 2010 with 137,051 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Entered:
- off side and nearside rear handbrake cables corroded on outer casing
- fuel lines corroded to pump
Failed
On May 04 2010 with 137,051 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Fail:
- Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Advisory:
- Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Entered:
- off side and nearside rear handbrake cables corroded on outer casing
- fuel lines corroded to pump
Passed
On Nov 05 2008 with 136,710 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Failed
On Oct 29 2008 with 136,710 miles
There were 13 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Outer Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
- Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory:
- Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Feb 15 2007 with 135,457 miles
Failed
On Feb 08 2007 with 135,349 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- 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)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Entered:
- advise o/s/f o/s/r and n/s/r tyres worn on edges
†advise front to rear brake pipe corroded
†advise front noplate damaged
Passed
On Jan 13 2006 with 132,561 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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