£40,000 - £45,000
1964 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL Pagoda (W113)
United Kingdom • 21 Mar 2026
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a right-hand drive, UK-delivered 1964 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL Pagoda with a manual transmission. It features a 2,306cc straight-six engine, Mercedes White exterior, dark blue leather interior, and comes with some original documentation.
Condition
7
Well-maintained, minor wear, reconditioning required.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
1150422000283F
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
AXB 680B
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Introduced in 1963 and produced until 1971, the Paul Bracq-designed W113 SL range replaced the 190 SL and 300 SL, blending sporting intent with comfort and safety, with the 230 SL as the first iteration and now well established in the collector market
Powered by a 2,306cc straight-six engine with mechanical fuel injection offering 150bhp and 145lb/ft of torque driving the rear wheels through a manual gearbox and benefiting from independent rear suspension for assured road manners
First registered on 15th May 1964 to Lady Katie Fraser of Allander, wife of Sir Hugh Fraser, it was garaged for much of its life with long-term family ownership from 1996 and current ownership since 2018, having seen little use and extended periods in storage
Presented in Mercedes White (050) white with a dark blue removable hardtop complemented by a dark blue leather interior, and specified with the optional side-facing third seat
Fitted with a stainless steel exhaust.
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Points of note
£15,063
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£47,212
Median Price (Since 2020)
£188,811
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Oct 24 2017
Latest MOT Mileage
42,377 miles
Registration Date
1964-05-15
MOT History
Passed
On Oct 25 2016 with 42,377 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Apr 21 2016 with 42,293 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Failed
On Apr 21 2016 with 42,291 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Oct 20 2015 with 42,274 miles
Failed
On Oct 20 2015 with 42,272 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)
Failed
On Jul 04 2015 with 42,258 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Fail:
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded 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)
Passed
On Oct 04 2013 with 42,251 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
User Entered:
- clutch slave flexi hose spilt
- Rear axle has oil leak (maybe rubber)
- o/s front flexi hose clip missing
- Front wheel bearings need adjusting
Passed
On Jul 17 2012 with 42,246 miles
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