£8,000 - £10,000
2001 MERCEDES SL280 AUTO - V6 DESIGNO
United Kingdom • 4 Feb 2026 • Lot 234
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a rare, special edition 2001 Mercedes SL280 Designo, one of only 50 made. It features a desirable V6 engine, automatic transmission, and unique Designo features like Alanite Green paint and Java leather interior.
Condition
7
No mention of dents/damage. Solid condition.
/ 10
Automatic
Transmission:
[Chassis No]
Chassis No:
Odometer:
85,000 miles
Y544 UOH
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Make: MERCEDES Model: SL280 AUTORegistration: Y544 UOHEngine Size (cc): 2799Transmission: 5 Speed Auto Petrol Year of Manufacture: 2001 Date First Registered: 31/05/2001MOT Expiry Date: 25/05/2026Current V5: YESLocation: PICKERINGYou can view from: Wednesday 28 January 2026 - Tuesday 3 February 2026Current V5 present.
Paperwork includes MOT certificates, various invoices, and an owner's manual.
The vendor has provided the model of the vehicle to be a Mercedes R129 280SL V6 Designo.
Please confirm upon your own inspection.
The vendor has provided the following:
This is a 2001 Mercedes R129 SL Designo 280 Special Edition, one of the very last cars off the R129 production line, and ONE OF ONLY 50 Designo 280s made.
(For an excellent account of the full story of these very rare cars, Google Martin Atkinson September 2024 design)
Like all of the Designo 280s, it is finished in the special colour of Alanite Green, as were all the Designo 280s
The article lists Special Designo features, ...
Points of note
£201,272
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£201,272
Median Price (All Time)
£201,272
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on May 25 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
83,873 miles
Registration Date
2001-05-31
MOT History
Passed
On May 20 2025 with 83,873 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed
On May 17 2024 with 81,595 miles
Failed
On May 16 2024 with 81,578 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Major:
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory:
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Passed
On May 10 2023 with 79,638 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- offside front tyre perished, worn inner edge
Passed
On May 11 2022 with 76,905 miles
Passed
On May 26 2021 with 74,485 miles
Passed
On Oct 25 2019 with 73,844 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Passed
On Oct 19 2018 with 73,089 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Failed
On Oct 17 2018 with 73,053 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Major:
- Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Passed
On Nov 08 2017 with 72,115 miles
Failed
On Nov 03 2017 with 72,098 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Passed
On Nov 10 2016 with 71,202 miles
Passed
On Jun 17 2015 with 69,115 miles
Passed
On Jul 08 2014 with 66,167 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Passed
On Jun 11 2013 with 63,823 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Passed
On May 16 2012 with 61,316 miles
Passed
On May 11 2011 with 56,663 miles
Passed
On May 29 2010 with 52,993 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
User Entered:
- S.R.S. Light illuminated on dash
Failed
On May 29 2010 with 52,993 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
User Entered:
- S.R.S. Light illuminated on dash
Passed
On Jan 07 2009 with 43,246 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- 1,Offside headlamp glass cracked.
Passed
On Jan 29 2008 with 36,176 miles
Passed
On Jan 08 2007 with 26,253 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Jan 09 2006 with 17,429 miles
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