Est: £35,000 - £45,000
1966 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL Pagoda
Historics • UK • 28 Nov 2026
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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Est: £35,000 - £45,000
1966 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL Pagoda
UK • 28 Nov 2026 • Lot 106r
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
A 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL 'Pagoda' with exceptionally low mileage and ownership, presented in Silver. While running and driving, it requires recommissioning due to paint issues, making it an appealing project for enthusiasts.
Condition
6
Paint chips, microblistering, recommissioning advised
/ 10
16,847 miles
HHV 230D
1966
Auction
11304222017611
RHD
United Kingdom
Est: £35,000 - £45,000
1966 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL Pagoda
Historics • UK • 28 Nov 2026
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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Description
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Incredibly low ownership and mileage• Desirable ‘230’ number plate included
In 1960, executive director Fritz Nallinger proposed to develop a completely new SL design, based on technology from the W112.
This led to the W113 platform, with an improved fuel-injected 2.3 litre M127 inline six-cylinder engine.
The Mercedes-Benz W113 roadsters, designed by Paul Bracq, were produced from 1963 through to 1971.
They were known as the ‘pagoda roof’ SL.
Most of these early SLs were sold with both the removable hardtop and a soft top.
The 230 SL made a remarkable debut at the prestigious Geneva Motor Show in March 1963 where Nallinger introduced it as follows; "It was our aim to create a very safe and fast sportscar with high performance which, despite its sports characteristics, provides a very high degree of travelling comfort."This particular 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL represents a rare opportunity to acquire a UK home-market, European-specification example with exceptionally low recor...
Price Analysis vs Other (W113) 230 SLs
£15,063
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£47,329
Median Price (Since 2020)
£188,811
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous (W113) 230 SL Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 26th Jul 2022
Latest MOT mileage:
16,850 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 27th Jul 2021, 16,850 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Failed
On 23rd Jul 2021, 16,850 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Major:
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Passed
On 3rd Dec 2012, 16,713 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
User Entered:
- corrosion in luggage conpartment
- vechicle chassi has slight corrosion
- slight play in steering box
Passed
On 17th Aug 2011, 16,599 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- Some play in steering box
- Some rust rear brake pipes
MOT Mileage Trend
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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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