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1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SL 320
United Kingdom • 30 Apr 2026 • Lot 25
Vehicle Details
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
[Chassis No]
Chassis No:
Odometer:
102,518 miles
R225JOJ
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
In Brief:
Decent example of a R129 generation SL 320
Finished in Azurite Blue over a Beige leather interior
Owned by The Vendor for the last 18 years
3 former keepers
Hardtop and stand included
Auctioneer’s Notes:
A decent example of the R129 generation Mercedes-Benz SL320 finished in attractive Azurite Blue over a Beige leather interior.
Owned by the Vendor for the last 18 years, this long-term ownership example benefits from just three former keepers.
The car presents well overall and is supplied with its factory hard top and hard top stand which is conveniently stored in the boot.
Maintenance & Condition:
The vehicle is accompanied by a selection of invoices for servicing and maintenance along with a large quantity of previous MOT certificates, indicating regular upkeep throughout its life.
Cosmetically the car presents well overall, although the passenger-side front wing is suffering from lacquer damage.
Unfortunately, the original bookpack and service book do not a...
Points of note
£1,550
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£8,000
Median Price (Since 2020)
£37,520
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Sales
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Feb 25 2027
Latest MOT Mileage
102,518 miles
Registration Date
1997-09-19
MOT History
Passed
On Feb 24 2026 with 102,518 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front fog lamp not working
- Offside Front fog lamp not working
- Offside Front fog lamp broken
- exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
Passed
On Feb 18 2025 with 101,993 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Passed
On Feb 16 2024 with 101,425 miles
Passed
On Feb 09 2023 with 100,974 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front fog lights not working
- Offside Front fog light broken
- Exhaust centre silencer outer skin corroded
Passed
On Feb 22 2022 with 100,632 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Fog lamp broken
- Offside Front Fog lamp not working
- Both exhaust silencer outer skins corroded
- Vehicle has an oil leak
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Passed
On Feb 05 2021 with 100,411 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Fog lamp not working
- Offside Front Fog lamp broken
- Both exhaust silencer outer skins corroded
- Vehicle has an oil leak
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Passed
On Feb 11 2020 with 99,920 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Fog lamp not working
- Offside Front Fog lamp broken
- Both exhaust silencer outer skins corroded
- Vehicle has an oil leak
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Passed
On Jan 30 2019 with 98,476 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Fog lamp not working
- Offside Front Fog lamp broken
- Both exhaust silencer outer skins corroded
- Vehicle has a minor leak
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Passed
On Feb 05 2018 with 97,277 miles
There were 11 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both edges (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both edges (4.1.E.1)
- Both rear tyres perished
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Fog lamp broken
- Offside Front Fog light not working
- Both exhaust silencer outer skins corroded
- Central Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
- Vehicle has an oil leak
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Passed
On Feb 06 2017 with 95,067 miles
There were 11 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both edges (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both edges (4.1.E.1)
- Both rear tyres perished
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Fog lamp broken
- Offside Front Fog light not working
- Both exhaust silencer outer skins corroded
- Central Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
- Vehicle has an oil leak
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Passed
On Feb 01 2016 with 93,631 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Fog lamp broken
- Offside Front Fog lamp not working
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn both edges (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Exhaust centre silencer outer skin corroded
- Nearside Slight play in steering arm
Passed
On Feb 02 2015 with 92,144 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Entered:
- o/s/f fog lamp broken
- o/s/f fog light not working
- exhaust middle silencer outer skin corroded
- slight play in n/s steering arm
Failed
On Feb 12 2014 with 89,529 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
User Entered:
- o/s/f fog lamp unit broken
- o/s/f fog light not working
- exhaust middle silencer outer skin corroded
- sticker on windscreen not effecting drivers view
Passed
On Feb 12 2014 with 89,529 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Entered:
- o/s/f fog lamp unit broken
- o/s/f fog light not working
- exhaust middle silencer outer skin corroded
- sticker on windscreen not effecting drivers view
Passed
On Feb 06 2013 with 87,039 miles
Failed
On Feb 06 2013 with 87,039 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Passed
On Feb 09 2012 with 84,592 miles
Failed
On Feb 09 2012 with 84,592 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Feb 15 2011 with 80,923 miles
Failed
On Feb 03 2011 with 80,868 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Passed
On Feb 17 2010 with 78,758 miles
Passed
On Feb 18 2009 with 76,035 miles
Failed
On Feb 12 2009 with 75,997 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed
On Feb 07 2008 with 71,245 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Passed
On Feb 26 2007 with 66,499 miles
Passed
On Feb 20 2006 with 61,220 miles
Failed
On Feb 20 2006 with 61,203 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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