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1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL
United Kingdom • 16 Dec 2025 • Lot 4868
Vehicle Details
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Condition
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
[Chassis No]
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
D834 UGO
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Everybody likes a well-presented, dynamically and mechanically sorted R107.
If anything, they’re even more popular now than they were when brand-new.
And they were very popular then – at least among the relatively small demographic of people who could afford to buy a new one.
The vendor, who has put a few of his cars under our on-line hammer, tells us that is ‘drives exceptionally well’ and, in our limited experience of it, we have no reason to question that opinion.
It comes with the desirable options of leather upholstery and a factory hard-top, the latter making it a car for all seasons, not just high days and holidays.
While it drives well and looks good, it does have a few cosmetic issues to contend with and some corrosion to tackle.
The bodywork is pretty straight and true, as far as we can see, and there are no dents, crumples, creases or ripples to disturb the car’s classically understated lines.
The panel gaps and shut-lines are as crisp and even as we’ve come to expect of th...
Points of note
£555
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£20,059
Median Price (Since 2020)
£77,953
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on May 08 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
113,083 miles
Registration Date
1987-03-27
MOT History
Passed
On May 09 2025 with 113,083 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Advisory:
- certain components obscured from view
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Failed
On Apr 23 2025 with 113,083 miles
There were 18 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Minor:
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- certain components obscured from view
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread depth 5.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Passed
On Apr 25 2024 with 113,068 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Passed
On Apr 04 2023 with 112,883 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Failed
On Apr 04 2023 with 112,883 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Passed
On Apr 11 2022 with 112,809 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive small hole in sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Failed
On Apr 11 2022 with 112,809 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive small hole in sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Passed
On Apr 13 2021 with 112,578 miles
Passed
On Jun 10 2020 with 112,274 miles
Passed
On Jun 05 2019 with 112,008 miles
Passed
On Jun 22 2018 with 110,838 miles
Passed
On Jul 19 2017 with 110,396 miles
Passed
On Jul 25 2016 with 109,842 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed
On Jun 17 2015 with 109,415 miles
Passed
On Jul 14 2014 with 109,204 miles
Passed
On Jul 02 2013 with 109,064 miles
Passed
On Jul 03 2012 with 107,378 miles
Passed
On Jul 05 2011 with 98,290 miles
There were 3 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:
- offside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Passed
On Jun 10 2010 with 85,036 miles
Passed
On Jun 29 2009 with 83,443 miles
Failed
On Jun 29 2009 with 83,443 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Passed
On Jul 14 2008 with 81,282 miles
Passed
On Jul 04 2007 with 77,989 miles
Passed
On Jul 10 2006 with 73,870 miles
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