£12,500
1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 SL R107
The Market • UK • 5 Nov 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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£12,500
1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 SL R107
UK • 5 Nov 2026 • Lot 5299
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 SL R107 is presented in a desirable Signal Red with a Beige leather interior and the sought-after 4973cc V8 engine. Despite a past Category C write-off due to a fire, it has been professionally repaired and boasts a clear vehicle history check apart from that marker, with an MOT valid until April 2027.
Condition
6
The car has excellent paintwork with almost no dents or visible corrosion, and the interior is in good used condition. However, there are several noted cosmetic flaws including a cracked indicator lens, bubbles on the wing, chips on the wings, scratches on the door and wing, and issues with rubber seals and the boot spoiler. Mechanically, the odometer, electric aerial, and heater fan are not working correctly. The car also has a history as a Category C write-off due to a fire, though it was professionally repaired.
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100,511 miles
10704622001446
RHD
United Kingdom
Automatic
DJN738X
1982
Auction
£12,500
1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 SL R107
The Market • UK • 5 Nov 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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Description
The seller bought ‘DJN 738X’ from us in 2021, simultaneously demonstrating his impeccable taste in classic cars and classic car auctions – but then this is an unusually attractive example of a perennially popular sportscar.
Built in January 1982, this Signal Red’s 237bhp engine is mated to a four-speed automatic gearbox, a combination that allows its driver to cruise at more than two miles a minute – and to do so for up to 400 miles without stopping thanks to a 90-litre petrol tank.
It also does it in considerable style too, not least because this one also boasts a suite of factory options including headlamp wipers, an Anti-lock Braking System, cruise-control, in addition to a hardtop and stand.
And the seller has made good use of the Mercedes’ long-distance touring chops taking it from his home in Scotland down to Goodwood on a regular basis as well as up to the far north coast and across to Norfolk.
He even drove it the 500 miles from his house to our HQ – and was keen to tell us...
Price Analysis vs Other (R107) 500 SLs
£3,680
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£19,659
Median Price (Since 2020)
£256,556
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 14th Apr 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
100,511 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 10th Apr 2026, 100,511 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front subframe bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed
On 26th Mar 2025, 100,511 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))
- Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened at suspension arm mount (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Passed
On 5th Apr 2024, 100,511 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened suspension arm mount (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Failed
On 3rd Apr 2024, 100,511 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Rear Fuel pipe union leaking at fuel filter rear underside (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened suspension arm mount (5.3.3 (c) (i))
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