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Est: £80,000 - £100,000
1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL
UK • 10 Dec 2026 • Lot 6P
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL is a recently restored RHD Pagoda with an exotic history. It boasts over £100k in recent specialist restoration work, making it a very appealing classic.
Condition
8
Extensive restoration by specialists exceeding £100k, described as driving well. High rating appropriate.
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4,918 miles (via 2018 MOT)
1130442200028
RHD
United Kingdom
Automatic
DPC 105H
1970
Auction
Description
Registration No: DPC 105H
Chassis No: 1130442200028 MOT: Exempt
Original UK-supplied right-hand drive example with automatic transmission Desirable 2.8-litre six-cylinder engine and removable factory hardtop Fascinating early history, reportedly transported to Malaysia aboard a Royal Malaysian Air Force C-130 aircraft Extensively restored by renowned Mercedes-Benz specialists the SL Shop between 2023 and 2024 Restoration expenditure exceeding £100,000, supported by detailed invoices
Finished in Silver Grey Metallic with contrasting blue leather upholstery and matching soft-top Rebuilt replacement engine fitted in 2012, supplied by Crewe Engines Ltd Comprehensive history file containing extensive invoices, servicing records and previous MOT certificates
Introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1963, the Mercedes-Benz W113 SL represented a significant evolution of the marque's sporting roadster range, succeeding both the 190 SL and the legendary 300 SL.
Styled under the directio...
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
Expired
Expired on 10th May 2019
Latest MOT mileage:
4,918 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 11th May 2018, 4,918 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Passed
On 8th May 2017, 4,107 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failed
On 2nd May 2017, 4,107 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory:
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed
On 9th Feb 2016, 3,181 miles
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