Asking Price: £24,995
MERCEDES-BENZ SL Convertible (1985)
Turn Two Classics • United Kingdom
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 SL is a well-preserved example with only 59,000 miles and low ownership. Its desirable 5.0-liter engine, automatic transmission, and included hardtop add to its appeal.
Condition
7
Well-maintained, slight wear, minor reconditioning.
/ 10
Automatic
Transmission:
[Chassis No]
Chassis No:
Odometer:
59,000 miles
324BPH
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
LHD
1985 Mercedes Benz 500 SL Automatic.
(R107).
Astral Silver with Grey Sports Check upholstery, new black soft top and factory hardtop.
The Mercedes R107-series SL was launched in 1971 to replace the long-lived W113 'Pagoda' SL that first appeared in 1963.
Though dispensing with Mercedes' usual model identification, it was based on the suspension of the W114 Saloon and ran until 1989 with more than 237, 000 examples built, being the longest single series ever produced by Mercedes-Benz except for the G-Wagen.
The Bruno Sacco-designed car was bigger, heavier and softer-riding than its predecessor, but can still handle and won the plaudits from distinguished motoring writers including LJK Setright.
The 245bhp 500 SL made from 1980 had an all-alloy fuel-injected V8 and was made for Europe only and with 60mph available in 7.
4 secs the top speed was 140mph, faster even than the US, Japan and Australian 560 SL.
Plenty of R107s come to market, but 500SLs are still a rarity, with only 11...
Points of note
£5,290
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£19,320
Median Price (Since 2020)
£256,556
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Feb 07 2025
Latest MOT Mileage
59,145 miles
Registration Date
1985-01-01
MOT History
Passed
On Feb 08 2024 with 59,145 miles
Passed
On Jun 18 2022 with 58,977 miles
Passed
On Feb 08 2021 with 58,938 miles
Passed
On Dec 07 2019 with 58,830 miles
Passed
On May 09 2018 with 58,493 miles
Passed
On Aug 06 2015 with 58,069 miles
Failed
On Jul 08 2014 with 57,586 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Passed
On Jul 08 2014 with 57,586 miles
Passed
On Oct 04 2012 with 57,119 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed
On Nov 04 2011 with 56,830 miles
Passed
On Aug 11 2010 with 56,342 miles
Failed
On Aug 11 2010 with 56,342 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On May 28 2009 with 55,955 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On May 22 2008 with 55,788 miles
Failed
On May 22 2008 with 55,788 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On May 22 2007 with 55,426 miles
Failed
On May 22 2007 with 55,426 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Centre Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Passed
On May 11 2006 with 54,902 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
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