£100,125 (Est: £110,000 - £130,000)
1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Three-owner, collector-grade RHD example
United Kingdom • 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.
/ 10
Automatic
Transmission:
11304422012859
Chassis No:
Odometer:
57,000 miles
VHY 100H
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
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 p...
Points of note
£24,445
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£70,560
Median Price (Since 2020)
£265,013
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Dec 28 2018
Latest MOT Mileage
53,530 miles
Registration Date
1970-01-01
MOT History
Passed
On Dec 29 2017 with 53,530 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Passed
On Jun 04 2016 with 53,416 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Passed
On Dec 30 2014 with 53,200 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Passed
On Aug 17 2013 with 52,658 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Passed
On Aug 25 2012 with 52,327 miles
Passed
On Jun 17 2011 with 52,184 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Passed
On Jun 15 2010 with 52,172 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed
On Jun 16 2009 with 52,165 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Passed
On May 21 2008 with 52,120 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Passed
On May 22 2007 with 52,092 miles
Passed
On May 09 2006 with 52,082 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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