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£100,125 (Est: £110,000 - £130,000)
1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Three-owner, collector-grade RHD example
UK • 18 Mar 2026 • Lot 34
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL is a collector-grade, right-hand drive example with a well-documented history, including single-family ownership for over 40 years. Recent mechanical work by marque specialist John Haynes and a respray contribute to its excellent condition, making it a highly desirable Pagoda.
Condition
9
The car is described as 'one of the best of its kind' and 'simply one of the finest Pagodas'. It has had a sympathetic preservation-centric restoration, an engine restoration by marque specialist John Haynes in 2022, and a thorough refresh in 2012. The listing mentions the attention to detail in the work done, such as replating zinc parts in the original-style gold zinc. While it's not 'Pristine' due to the respray and restoration work, it's in near-perfect condition with minor signs of use.
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57,000 miles
11304422012859
RHD
United Kingdom
Automatic
VHY 100H
1970
Auction
Description
Mercedes have been producing an SL (Sport Leicht) model or range of models since 1954 when the landmark 300SL was unveiled.
The similarly styled, but mechanically unrelated, 190SL followed in 1955, completing the first generation of cars.
Their successor was the W113 series.
The last of the line, the 280 SL, was launched in 1968.
Blessed with the same effortlessly elegant Paul Bracq styling as its earlier siblings, it was powered by a new 2,781cc straight-six engine with a seven-bearing crankshaft, and developed 170bhp and 180lb. ft. of torque.
The SL was equipped with all-round independent suspension—double wishbones and coil springs at the front and coil-sprung swing axles at the rear.
Braking was power-assisted on all corners and steering was by recirculating ball.
The car's 'square' track gave notably sure-footed handling.
Able to blur the divide between city streets and open roads with ease, the majority of 280 SLs were specified with four-speed automatic gearboxes and pow...
Price Analysis vs Other (W113) 280 SLs
£24,445
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£69,640
Median Price (Since 2020)
£346,514
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 9th Jul 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
57,169 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 10th Jul 2026, 57,169 miles
Passed
On 29th Dec 2017, 53,530 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Passed
On 4th Jun 2016, 53,416 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Passed
On 30th Dec 2014, 53,200 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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H&H Auctioneers
14A Kingsland Grange, Woolston, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 4RW
Based in Warrington, Cheshire, H&H Auctioneers is a physical auction house handling classic, vintage, and collector cars. They conduct live auctions across the UK and offer vehicle consignment and valuation services.
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