£17,000
1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL (R107)
Trade Classics • UK • 14 May 2026
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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£17,000
1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL (R107)
UK • 14 May 2026
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL, finished in Metallic Diamond Blue with a bespoke two-tone leather interior, is a classic cruiser with a 3.0-liter engine and 4-speed automatic transmission. While the car has a good service record and recent suspension work, it presents with some cosmetic wear and a noted ABS warning light, potentially influencing its market value.
Condition
6
The car presents with moderate wear, as indicated by the presence of minor corrosion spots, paint touch-ups on wheel arches, and some scratches on the boot lid. The interior shows signs of wear with a few padding fractures near the binnacle and wear on the boot carpet. Mechanically, there's an ABS warning light issue and signs of age on some suspension components, suggesting the need for some reconditioning.
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103,889 miles
WDB1070412A051823
RHD
United Kingdom
Automatic
D377 TJC
1986
Auction
£17,000
1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL (R107)
Trade Classics • UK • 14 May 2026
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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Description
Debuting in 1971, the R107-generation Mercedes-Benz SL was engineered as the pinnacle of luxury, safety, and grand touring versatility.
Leveraging the brand's reputation for bomb-proof build quality and engineering finesse, the SL was designed as a high-end personal luxury icon, with a particular focus on the American market.
Its elegant design offers dual-purpose versatility thanks to the inclusion of both a soft-top and a hard-top.
Benefitting from eighteen years of continuous refinement, the post-1985 SLs retained the classic elegance of the original while integrating contemporary advancements such as ABS, galvanized bodywork, advanced fuel injection, and improved passive safety.
This blend of robust engineering and understated style created an iconic piece of Mercedes-Benz history - one whose prestigious original ownership continues to reinforce the car's ironclad reputation today.
This smartly presented automatic 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL is finished in Metallic Diamond Blue ...
Price Analysis vs Other (R107) 300 SLs
£555
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£20,160
Median Price (Since 2020)
£77,953
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous (R107) 300 SL Sales
MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 18th Jun 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
103,930 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 16th Jun 2026, 103,930 miles
Passed
On 19th Jun 2025, 103,715 miles
Passed
On 30th May 2024, 103,652 miles
Passed
On 19th May 2023, 103,515 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
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Auction House Headquarters
Trade Classics
Blackdown Mill, Kenilworth Road, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV32 6QT
Operating from Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, Trade Classics is an online auction platform handling classic, sports, and modern classic cars. They operate timed online auctions and provide vehicle consignment services.
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