£70,000 - £80,000
1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SL 'Pagoda' (W113)
United Kingdom • 8 Nov 2025 • Lot 241
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1966-1968 Mercedes-Benz 250 SL 'Pagoda' is a right-hand drive model finished in Signal Red with a black interior. It features automatic transmission, both hard and soft tops, and has undergone an extensive restoration, making it a desirable classic.
Condition
7
Extensive restoration, slight wear visible.
/ 10
Automatic
Transmission:
11304322002643
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
VBY 140E
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
The 250 SL ‘Pagoda’ was the rarest of the W113 series, produced for just one year between late 1966 and early 1968.
Introduced at the Geneva Salon, it bridged the gap between the 230 SL and the later 280 SL, combining the crisp, elegant Paul Bracq styling with improved performance and handling.
Powered by a 2,496cc straight-six with a seven-bearing crankshaft, the 250 SL offered smoother power delivery and greater torque than its predecessor, while retaining the balanced chassis and light, precise controls that made these cars such superb long distance tourers.
Power-assisted disc brakes all round and recirculating ball steering made for relaxed yet confident progress, whether cruising through the city or sweeping along continental roads.
Finished in Signal Red with a contrasting black interior, this beautifully presented right-hand drive example features automatic transmission and both hard and soft tops.
It has benefited from an extensive restoration including a full body refurbi...
Points of note
£7,161
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£54,496
Median Price (Since 2020)
£162,504
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Apr 20 2018
Latest MOT Mileage
14,480 miles
Registration Date
1967-07-13
MOT History
Passed
On Apr 21 2017 with 14,480 miles
Failed
On Mar 21 2017 with 14,450 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing outer pivot marked (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Jun 12 2014 with 13,869 miles
Passed
On Dec 11 2012 with 13,679 miles
Passed
On Oct 22 2011 with 12,783 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Sep 03 2010 with 12,511 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- N/S/F floor slightly corroded
- Nail in offside rear tyre
Passed
On Sep 14 2009 with 12,027 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
User Entered:
- o/s/r flasher lens cracked
- covers pop riveted along sides over sills
- corrosion to n/s/f floor
Failed
On Aug 19 2009 with 11,959 miles
There were 11 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
User Entered:
- o/s/r flasher lens cracked
- covers pop rivited along sides over sills
- corrosion to n/s/f floor
- exhaust rubbers perished
Passed
On Sep 02 2008 with 11,731 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Entered:
- slight lift in offside front kingpin
- slight corrosion to nearside front floorpan
Failed
On Jul 10 2007 with 11,059 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
User Entered:
- slight lift in both front kingpins
- slight play in both front wheel bearings
Passed
On Jul 10 2007 with 11,059 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Entered:
- slight lift in both front kingpins
- slight play in both front wheel bearings
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