Not Sold (Est: £12,500 - £14,000)
1985 MERCEDES 280 SL AUTO
Mathewsons • UK • 3 Nov 2026
Market Position:
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Not Sold (Est: £12,500 - £14,000)
1985 MERCEDES 280 SL AUTO
UK • 3 Nov 2026 • Lot 284
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1985 Mercedes 280 SL Auto is presented in good condition with a smooth running engine and transmission, and benefits from a full stainless steel exhaust and original hard top. While mechanically sound and driven to auction, it does have minor bodywork imperfections and an aging canvas hood requiring attention.
Condition
6
The car is described as being in 'all round good condition' with 'a few minor bodywork faults that would benefit from a bit of attention'. The canvas hood 'does show signs of ageing in a few places'. This aligns with the 'Good' rating which allows for moderate wear and some minor imperfections that require reconditioning.
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99,991 miles (via 2025 MOT)
C580 YEC
1985
Auction
Automatic
LHD
United Kingdom
Not Sold (Est: £12,500 - £14,000)
1985 MERCEDES 280 SL AUTO
Mathewsons • UK • 3 Nov 2026
Market Position:
Market Average
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Description
Mileage: Please refer to the video for the mileage showing Make: MERCEDES Model: 280 SL AUTO Registration: C580 YEC
Engine Size (cc): 2746 Year of Manufacture: 1985 Date First Registered: 13/08/1985 Current V5: YES Location: PICKERING You can view from: Wednesday 21 October 2026 - Tuesday 27 October 2026
Price Analysis vs Other (R107) 280 SLs
£2,645
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£14,388
Median Price (Since 2020)
£66,780
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous (R107) 280 SL Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 8th Aug 2026
Latest MOT mileage:
99,991 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 8th Aug 2025, 99,991 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Minor:
- Headlamp reflector slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Passed
On 29th Jul 2024, 99,828 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- both front outer sill s deteriorated by corrosion not affecting structural rigidity.
- Both headlamp reflectors are deteriorated..
Passed
On 3rd Aug 2023, 99,773 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Minor:
- Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective image deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Passed
On 9th Aug 2022, 99,717 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Slight corrosion forming to the rear of both outer sills.
- Slight corrosion forming to the rear of the front inner wings.
- headlamp image deteriorating on both headlamps.
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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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