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£69,212 (Est: £52,000 - £57,000)
1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagoda
UK • 20 Sept 2025 • Lot 235
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagoda, sold for £69,212, is a rare Olive Green example with a cream leather interior, originally from the USA and later restored in Italy. While well-presented with a fresh MoT, potential buyers should note the minor paint blemishes and an oil leak requiring investigation.
Condition
7
The car is described as being in very well-presented condition throughout, with gleaming brightwork and an interior that shows few signs of wear. However, there are some blemishes in the paintwork and minor micro-blistering on the bonnet, and an oil leak has been noticed from the engine which requires further investigation. Therefore, the car is in overall solid condition with slight wear visible, requiring minor reconditioning.
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16,586 miles
FNE 896F
1968
Auction
113.044-12-000912
LHD
United Kingdom
Description
Year: 1968 Make: Mercedes-Benz Model: 280 SL Pagoda Registration: FNE 896F
Chassis No: 113.044-12-000912
Odometer: 26,692 The Mercedes-Benz 280 SL was introduced in December 1967 and continued in production until February 1971.
An all new design by Paul Bracq to replace the 190 SL and 300 SL Roaster.
The 280 SL had a powerful 2.8 litre version of Mercedes inline-six and used Bosch fuel injection.
To save on weight, the bonnet, boot lid and tonneau cover were all composed of aluminium.
The nickname 'Pagoda' was quickly adopted thanks to the slightly concave roof on the optional removable hardtop that resembled a pagoda roof.
The comparatively short and wide chassis, combined with an excellent suspension, powerful disc brakes and radial tyres gave the W113 superb handling for its time.
These roadsters also have one of the most beautiful bodies produced in the 1960s.
Thanks to their robust inline-six and their luxurious Mercedes interior, they are wonderful cars to be driven and ...
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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Previous (W113) 280 SL Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 1st Jun 2026
Latest MOT mileage:
26,697 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 2nd Jun 2025, 26,697 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On 26th Feb 2019, 26,299 miles
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Auction House Headquarters
Historics
Unit D, Lyndhurst Buildings, Lyndhurst Road, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 9ED
Operating from Ascot, Berkshire, Historics is a physical auction house handling classic, sports, and collector cars. They conduct live auctions in the UK and offer vehicle consignment and valuation services.
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