£85,000 - £105,000
1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL (W121)
United Kingdom • 8 Nov 2025 • Lot 258
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1960 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL is a US-market car, imported to the UK in 2014, presented in cream with a red interior. It has covered almost 50,000 miles and comes with a large history file and recent maintenance invoices.
Condition
7
Seems unrestored with pleasing patina.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
12104010019292
Chassis No:
Odometer:
50,000 miles
220 UYG
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
LHD
During the 1950s, when Mercedes-Benz were the dominant force in top-level motorsport, the undisputed flagship of the firm’s production car range was the stunning 300SL sports car.
Highly desirable as it was, it was also financially out of the reach of most enthusiasts.
Keen to capitalise on the 300SL’s numerous competition successes and find a foothold in the increasingly lucrative sports car market, Mercedes-Benz introduced its smaller stablemate, the equally beautifully engineered 190 SL.
The 190 SL was powered by a new, slightly over-square, 1.9-litre straight-four SOHC engine that developed 120bhp with twin-choke dual Solex carburettors and when mated with a 4-speed manual gearbox, endowed the sleek aerodynamic and comparatively light 190 SL with a top speed of 115mph and a respectable 0-60mph time of 13 seconds.
The fact that the 190's ride was more 'boulevard' than sporting and that many contemporary sports cars could out-perform it while costing a good deal less did nothing ...
Points of note
£24,043
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£83,841
Median Price (Since 2020)
£261,150
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Nov 14 2022
Latest MOT Mileage
50,280 miles
Registration Date
1960-11-01
MOT History
Passed
On Nov 15 2021 with 50,280 miles
Passed
On Jun 01 2017 with 48,627 miles
Failed
On May 22 2017 with 48,622 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Passed
On Jul 29 2014 with 48,369 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Passed
On Aug 01 2013 with 48,343 miles
Failed
On Aug 01 2013 with 48,343 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
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