£11,000 - £14,000
1988 MERCEDES-BENZ 560 SL
United Kingdom • 2 Feb 2026 • Lot 3
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a left-hand drive US specification car, now in the UK, featuring a desirable 5.6-liter V8 engine. It requires recommissioning and trailer collection, making it a project for enthusiasts.
Condition
4
Not run for some time, recommissioning advised.
/ 10
Automatic
Transmission:
80210
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
E535 WEX
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
LHD
This left hand drive US specification car brought into the UK by the previous Owner and first registered on the DVLA system in January 2019.The car is clean underneath with no rust noted, as per the photos.It has the larger and more desireable 5.6 litre V8 engine.Comes with some paperwork including manual and original maintenance book stamped until 1991 'Corbin Lancaster Marlin Imports Ft.
Lauderdale, Florida'This vehicle is located near Rugby, Warwickshire CV21 from where it will need to be collected.This vehicle has not been run for some time so trailer collection and recommissioning is advised.Motorscan report and videos available on request.Viewing is by appointment, please contact the office to arrange.
Points of note
£3,511
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£21,814
Median Price (Since 2020)
£207,799
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Sales
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Sep 15 2023
Latest MOT Mileage
132,502 miles
Registration Date
1988-01-01
MOT History
Passed
On Sep 16 2022 with 132,502 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Minor:
- Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- vehicle under sealed
Failed
On Jun 29 2022 with 132,489 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Major:
- Emissions not tested alternator belt broke (8.2.1.2 (d))
Minor:
- Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Passed
On Nov 22 2018 with 131,845 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Spare tyre defective
Failed
On Aug 24 2018 with 131,843 miles
There were 14 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Side repeater missing nearside and offside (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
- Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Rear Brake hose porous nearside and offside (1.1.12 (e))
Advisory:
- Spare tyre defective
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