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1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL
United Kingdom • 29 Nov 2025 • Lot 11r
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This Mercedes-Benz 300 SL, offered without reserve, features a rare Nautical Blue Metallic exterior and navy/checked cloth interior. While it has some cosmetic issues like a torn hood and cracked dash, it boasts a rebuilt head, recent maintenance, and a long MOT, making it a potentially rewarding project for enthusiasts.

Condition
6
Moderate wear, dash cracks, hood tear.
/ 10
[Transmission]
Transmission:
WDB1070412A070916
Chassis No:
Odometer:
132,000 miles
E618 JYV
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
LHD
Offered without reserve.
Attractive colour combination
Excellent history file
From a six year ownership
The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL is a timeless classic from the R107 series, blending elegance with performance.
Powered by a smooth 3.0 litre inline-six engine, it offered refined driving dynamics and a reputation for durability.
With its long bonnet, balanced proportions, and iconic chrome accents, the R107 embodied Mercedes’ understated luxury of the era.
Available as a roadster with a removable hardtop, it combined open-air freedom with practicality.
Today, it remains highly collectible, admired for its craftsmanship, reliability, and enduring style.
Our vendor purchased this 300 SL around six years ago and has enjoyed it as a weekend car during that time.
It’s presented in quite a rare shade of Nautical Blue Metallic with the highly desirable navy/checked cloth interior, both of which are well presented, but the hood has a small tear on the driver’s side seam and the dash has a ...
Points of note
£555
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£20,782
Median Price (Since 2020)
£77,953
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Sep 24 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
131,875 miles
Registration Date
1987-08-01
MOT History
Passed
On Sep 25 2025 with 131,875 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Minor:
- Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- minor corosion underside
Passed
On Nov 27 2024 with 131,484 miles
Passed
On Jul 21 2023 with 130,971 miles
Passed
On Jul 21 2022 with 130,372 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- oil leak steering box
Failed
On Jul 19 2022 with 130,366 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Major:
- All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Advisory:
- oil leak steering box
Passed
On Mar 11 2021 with 128,475 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- steering box slight oil leak
Passed
On Mar 12 2020 with 126,890 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed
On Mar 11 2020 with 126,889 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Power steering component leaking box (2.1.5 (a))
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Advisory:
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On Mar 06 2019 with 126,793 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed
On Mar 01 2019 with 126,792 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Passed
On Mar 13 2018 with 121,015 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak
- Offside Rear fuel pipe corroded
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge and also has damage within tread area (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lift under load (2.4.G.2)
Failed
On Feb 28 2018 with 121,015 miles
There were 11 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid requires re-aiming (8.2.3)
- Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)
Advisory:
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Spare tyre defective
- Oil leak
- Offside Rear fuel pipe corroded
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge and also has damage within tread area (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lift under load (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Feb 22 2017 with 117,023 miles
Failed
On Feb 17 2017 with 11,702 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Failed
On Jan 05 2017 with 117,016 miles
There were 11 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory:
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Passed
On Jan 08 2016 with 111,901 miles
Failed
On Dec 22 2015 with 111,493 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
- Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Passed
On Jun 04 2015 with 108,296 miles
Failed
On Jun 04 2015 with 108,222 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
User Entered:
- oil leaks rear diff area
Passed
On Mar 14 2014 with 104,605 miles
Passed
On Aug 13 2010 with 91,487 miles
Passed
On Jan 27 2009 with 83,274 miles
Passed
On Feb 08 2008 with 77,528 miles
Passed
On Nov 01 2006 with 76,772 miles
Passed
On Nov 29 2005 with 74,966 miles

