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Est: £3,500 - £4,500
1983 MERCEDES-BENZ 280 SL AUTO
United Kingdom • 30 Jul 2026 • Lot 85
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
A well-kept 1983 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL with 22 years of ownership and extensive documentation. Recent low mileage and a recent MOT with no advisories make this a strong proposition.
Condition
7
Well-kept, maintained, MOT no advisories
/ 10
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Odometer:
128,094 miles
A799DPG
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
LHD
In Brief:
Well kept and honest example of an R107 generation 280 SL
Finished in Blue with a matching hardtop over a Blue leather interior
Owned by The Vendor for the last 22 years
Good amount of history on file
Priced to sell
Auctioneer’s Notes:
A well-kept and highly usable example of the ever-popular Mercedes-Benz R107 280 SL, offered from 22 years of current ownership.
This 1983 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL is accompanied by its desirable detachable factory hardtop, along with a purpose-made all-weather cover.
A new hood was fitted in 2004, and the car presents as a well-loved long-term ownership example with an impressive and carefully organised history file.
The accompanying documentation suggests that the car has covered fewer than 8,000 miles during the Vendor’s 22-year custodianship, making this a particularly appealing example for those seeking an R107 with both strong provenance and evidence of careful preservation.
Maintenance & Condition:
The history file details a c...
Points of note
£2,645
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£14,732
Median Price (Since 2020)
£66,780
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Jul 01 2027
Latest MOT Mileage
128,081 miles
Registration Date
1983-09-02
MOT History
Passed
On Jun 16 2026 with 128,081 miles
Passed
On Jul 02 2025 with 127,942 miles
Passed
On May 21 2024 with 127,779 miles
Passed
On May 23 2023 with 127,684 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Passed
On May 14 2022 with 127,394 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Failed
On May 11 2022 with 127,352 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Passed
On May 18 2021 with 127,122 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Passed
On May 18 2019 with 126,609 miles
Failed
On May 16 2019 with 126,608 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Major:
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Passed
On May 10 2018 with 126,220 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failed
On May 02 2018 with 126,219 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock/absorber mounting rusted away from body (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Lower Fuel hose leaking hose from pump (7.2.3)
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed
On May 08 2017 with 125,929 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Exhaust rubber mount perished
Passed
On May 04 2016 with 125,663 miles
Passed
On Apr 24 2015 with 125,506 miles
Passed
On Apr 29 2014 with 125,111 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
User Entered:
- Front brakes binding slightly.
Passed
On May 02 2013 with 124,687 miles
Passed
On Apr 23 2012 with 124,671 miles
Passed
On Mar 26 2010 with 123,354 miles
Passed
On Mar 13 2009 with 122,592 miles
Passed
On Mar 19 2008 with 122,319 miles
Failed
On Mar 19 2008 with 122,319 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Passed
On Mar 16 2007 with 121,725 miles
Passed
On Mar 27 2006 with 121,197 miles
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