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
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.
Condition
9
Immaculate, unmarked, low mileage
/ 10
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
Track live values and receive listing alerts
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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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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