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£7,312 (Est: £8,000 - £10,000)

1979 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC (R107)

Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 9 Nov 2025

Market Position:

Lower Mid-Market

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£7,312 (Est: £8,000 - £10,000)

1979 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC (R107)

UK • 9 Nov 2025

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC, a refined grand tourer, blends classic styling with a smooth V8 engine. Having had only two previous keepers and in professional storage since 2017, it presents well in its factory color combination.

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Condition 

7

The car presents attractively and indicative of careful ownership and light use, but slight wear is expected for a vehicle of this age. Minor reconditioning may be required to bring it to a higher standard.

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112,623 miles

10702422025327

RHD

United Kingdom

Automatic

ELG 646X

1979

Auction

£7,312 (Est: £8,000 - £10,000)

1979 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC (R107)

Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 9 Nov 2025

Market Position:

Lower Mid-Market

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Description

The 450 SLC was introduced in 1972 as the range-topping model in Mercedes-Benz' C107 line, combining sporting intent with grand touring luxury and quickly establishing itself as one of the marque’s most desirable coupés

Built in 1979, this example was UK-registered in 1981 and has had just two previous keepers.

In current ownership since 2017 it has been in professional storage since with little to no use

Finished in Brilliant Red Metallic (525) over a black leather interior (201) with Burr wood inlays on the centre console and dashboard, presented on its period correct 14" ‘Bundt’ alloy wheels Powered by a naturally aspirated 4.5-litre V8 producing around 222bhp and 167k

W, driving the rear wheels through a smooth 3-speed automatic transmission for effortless cruising Offered with its V5C registration document and available for close inspection Presents attractively in its factory colour combination, indicative of careful ownership and light use.

An excellent opportunity to acqui...

Price Analysis vs Other (C107) 450 SLCs

£555

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£9,412

Median Price (Since 2020)

£41,062

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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Previous (C107) 450 SLC Sales

MOT Information

Valid

Expires on 7th Oct 2027

Latest MOT mileage:

112,624 miles

MOT History

Passed

On 8th Oct 2026, 112,624 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

Advisory:
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Passed

On 6th May 2021, 112,604 miles

There were 2 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- front subframe bushes slightly worn

Failed

On 5th May 2017, 112,574 miles

There were 6 defects noted.

Fail:
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)


Advisory:
- Offside Rear Corrosion in boot but not in a prescribed area
- Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Passed

On 27th Feb 2015, 112,245 miles

There were 5 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)


User Entered:
- Oil leak
- Offside rear bumper damaged but still secure

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