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Asking Price: £14,495

1996 Mercedes-Benz SL280 Auto

Kim Cairns • UK

Market Position:

Highest 10% of Past Sales

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Asking Price: £14,495

1996 Mercedes-Benz SL280 Auto

UK

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1996 Mercedes SL280 Automatic presents in Azurite Blue Metallic with dark Blue leather and just 68,000 miles. It includes the desirable factory hardtop and extensive service history, making it a standout modern classic.

The car's condition is described as immaculate with unmarked paint and interior, supported by a comprehensive service record, suggesting excellent care and maintenance.

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Condition 

9

Immaculate, unmarked, low mileage

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68,000 miles

P641XKH

United Kingdom

Automatic

1996

Classified

Asking Price: £14,495

1996 Mercedes-Benz SL280 Auto

Kim Cairns • UK

Market Position:

Highest 10% of Past Sales

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Description

1996 MERCEDES SL280 AUTO

Finished in immaculate Azurite Blue Metallic with unmarked dark Blue leather interior, dark Blue carpets, wooden veneers, Dark Blue Mohair hood and factory hard top.

Electric front seats, electric windows, adjustable steering column, air conditioning, wind deflector, original Blaupunkt radio cassette with boot mounted compact disc changer, unused spare wheel and tyre, Monkar Alloys and 2 sets of keys Only 68,000 genuine miles supported by a large history file of 2 folders.

Comes with all original books, a full service history with 13 stamps in the service book with the last at 66,901 miles.

Immaculate example, a modern classic with the desirable removable hard top.

*Please note the plate is now P641 XKH* Established in 1972 Kim Cairns is a family run business offering a wealth of experience and professionalism.

In addition to car sales we have an excellent after sales centre, all of our services and MOTs etc are done in house.

Free delivery to England, W...

Price Analysis vs Other (R129) SL 280s

£1,848

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£6,160

Median Price (Since 2020)

£34,476

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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Previous (R129) SL 280 Sales

MOT Information

Expired

Expired on 25th Apr 2026

Latest MOT mileage:

67,671 miles

MOT History

Passed

On 22nd Apr 2025, 67,671 miles


Passed

On 19th Apr 2024, 76,595 miles

There were 2 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passed

On 17th Apr 2023, 67,504 miles

There were 2 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Passed

On 26th Apr 2022, 67,418 miles


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Meet the Seller

Kim Cairns

Common Road, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 7PF, England

Based in Kings Lynn, Norfolk, Kim Cairns is a dealership handling classic, sports, and prestige vehicles. They offer vehicle sales, finance, and part-exchange services.

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