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£19,000 (Est: £21,000 - £22,000)

1988 MERCEDES 500 SL AUTO

Mathewsons • UK • 18 Nov 2025

Market Position:

Mid-Market

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£19,000 (Est: £21,000 - £22,000)

1988 MERCEDES 500 SL AUTO

UK • 18 Nov 2025

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1988 Mercedes 500 SL Auto is offered at £19,000, below its estimated value of £21,000 - £22,000. It comes with a comprehensive service history including 12 service stamps and previous MOTs, implying diligent upkeep.

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Condition 

7

The car has service history, previous MOT certificates, and invoices, suggesting it has been maintained. However, being a 1988 model, it's likely to have some wear visible in paint, interior, or wheels. Small dents or curb marks may be present, indicating minor reconditioning might be needed to bring it to a higher standard.

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85,076 miles (via 2026 MOT)

F564 MNN

1988

Auction

Automatic

LHD

United Kingdom

£19,000 (Est: £21,000 - £22,000)

1988 MERCEDES 500 SL AUTO

Mathewsons • UK • 18 Nov 2025

Market Position:

Mid-Market

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Description

Make: MERCEDES Model: 500 SL AUTO Registration: F564 MNN

Engine Size (cc): 4973 Year of Manufacture: 1988 Date First Registered: 22/09/1988 MOT Expiry Date: 01/06/2026 Current V5: YES Location: PICKERING You can view from: Wednesday 5 November 2025 - Tuesday 11 November 2025

Price Analysis vs Other (R107) 500 SLs

£3,680

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£19,659

Median Price (Since 2020)

£256,556

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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World Record

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Mid-Market

Compared to previous sales, the sale price placed this vehicle in the mid-market for the (R107) 500 SL.

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Average Price

Compared to historical records, the sale price placed this vehicle squarely in the mid-market for the (R107) 500 SL.

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Rare Sale

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Previous (R107) 500 SL Sales

MOT Information

Valid

Expires on 1st Jun 2027

Latest MOT mileage:

85,076 miles

MOT History

Passed

On 22nd May 2026, 85,076 miles


Failed

On 22nd May 2026, 85,074 miles

There were 2 defects noted.

Major:
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Passed

On 2nd Jun 2025, 84,533 miles


Failed

On 2nd Jun 2025, 84,533 miles

There were 2 defects noted.

Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

MOT Mileage Trend

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Auction House Headquarters

Mathewsons

Pickering Road, Thornton-le-Dale, Pickering, Yorkshire, YO18 7LH

Operating from Pickering, North Yorkshire, Mathewsons is a physical auction house dealing in classic, vintage, and modern classic vehicles. They hold regular live auctions and provide vehicle consignment services.

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