Est: £19,000 - £20,000
1988 MERCEDES 420 SL AUTO
United Kingdom • 21 May 2026 • Lot 323
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1988 Mercedes 420 SL has undergone a bare metal restoration with new panels and sills, and the body is described as rust-free and immaculate. It features a stainless steel exhaust and is mechanically very good, with viewing available between specific dates.
Condition
8
Restored, rust-free, mechanically good.
/ 10
[Transmission]
Transmission:
[Chassis No]
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
F230 EBO
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Mileage: Please refer to the photos for mileage showingMake: MERCEDES Model: 420 SLRegistration: F230 EBOEngine Size (cc): 4196Year of Manufacture: 1988Date First Registered: 01/08/1988MOT Expiry Date: 23/03/2027Current V5: YESLocation: PICKERINGYou can view from: Wednesday 13 May 2026 - Tuesday 19 May 2026.
Current V5 present.
Paperwork includes a current MOT certificate.
The vendor has provided the following:
Bare metal restoration by Malton Coachworks with all new panels and sills from SL shop
Totally rust free and immaculate body
Mechanically very good with SL Shop stainless exhaust
The car was driven to the auction
Points of note
£12,320
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£20,636
Median Price (Since 2020)
£45,000
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Mar 23 2027
Latest MOT Mileage
91,182 miles
Registration Date
1988-08-01
MOT History
Passed
On Mar 24 2026 with 91,182 miles
Passed
On Jun 25 2020 with 90,968 miles
Failed
On Jun 22 2020 with 90,968 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Major:
- Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Seat belt missing stalk (7.1.2 (a))
Passed
On Jul 11 2019 with 90,553 miles
Passed
On Jul 18 2018 with 89,798 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed
On Jul 13 2018 with 89,798 miles
There were 14 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
- Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Advisory:
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed
On Jan 26 2016 with 88,873 miles
Passed
On Jan 13 2015 with 87,552 miles
Passed
On Dec 12 2013 with 86,892 miles
Failed
On Dec 06 2013 with 86,892 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Fail:
- Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Passed
On Jul 16 2013 with 86,827 miles
Passed
On Apr 12 2012 with 86,694 miles
Passed
On Apr 08 2011 with 86,038 miles
Passed
On Mar 16 2010 with 84,884 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
User Entered:
- all tyres cracking
Passed
On Mar 26 2009 with 83,036 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
User Entered:
- slight play steering box
- offside front chassis rail starting to corrode
- slight damage front numberplate
- nearside front exhaust rubber mount poor condition
Failed
On Mar 26 2009 with 83,033 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
User Entered:
- slight play steering box
- offside front chassis rail starting to corrode
- slight damage front numberplate
- nearside front exhaust rubber mount poor condition
Passed
On Jun 05 2006 with 82,443 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- offside front chassis poor condition starting to corrode
Failed
On May 26 2006 with 82,438 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
User Entered:
- Offside rear tyre sidewall perishing
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