£70,000
1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagoda
Historics • UK • 29 Nov 2025
Market Position:
Upper Mid-Market
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£70,000
1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagoda
UK • 29 Nov 2025 • Lot 213
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagoda is a rare right-hand drive manual example with a documented history, including a restoration in the late 1980s. While it shows some cosmetic wear with micro blistering in the paint, it has benefited from recent mechanical work, making it a potentially good driver-quality classic.
Condition
6
The car has micro blistering on the paint, indicating moderate wear. It has had some recent work done, but the paint issue suggests it's not in excellent condition.
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6,919 miles
11304420005393
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
DPO 296G
1968
Auction
£70,000
1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagoda
Historics • UK • 29 Nov 2025
Market Position:
Upper Mid-Market
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Description
Year: 1968 Make: Mercedes-Benz Model: 280 SL Pagoda Registration: DPO 296G
Chassis No: 11304420005393
Odometer: 6,919 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 enjo...
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 13th Jun 2012
Latest MOT mileage:
6,661 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 14th Jun 2011, 6,661 miles
Failed
On 18th May 2011, 6,651 miles
There was 1 defect noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- (Dangerous) Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Passed
On 26th May 2010, 6,647 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed
On 9th Oct 2008, 6,531 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
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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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