£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
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.
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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