
£10,000 - £14,000
1984 Mercedes-Benz 280SL
United Kingdom • 21 Mar 2026 • Lot 42
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1984 Mercedes-Benz is finished in a sought-after white with red interior. It comes with a hard top and a good-sized history file, including service books with 14 stamps.

Condition
7
Good history, minor wear expected.
/ 10
Automatic
Transmission:
1070422A009307
Chassis No:
Odometer:
111,000 miles
EAZ280
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
LHD
Registration: EAZ280VIN: 1070422A009307Mileage Showing: 111,000Transmission: AutomaticMOT: 91/06/2026Number of Keys: 1V5 on Site: Yes
Sought after colour combination
Good sized history file
Hard top included
Supplied new and first registered March 1984 by Woking Motors Mercedes-Benz in Surrey.
Finished in classic white with contrasting red interior.
Also supplied with a body coloured hard top.
Showing 111,000 miles and although now exempt still carrying a current MOT till June.
Sold with a good sized history file including original owners book's including service books with 14 stamps covering servicing up to January 2000.
Also sold with a folder of receipts for more recent servicing and maintenance inclding water pump replacement, new fuel pump, new radiator and additional servicing.
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Points of note
£2,645
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£15,028
Median Price (Since 2020)
£66,780
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Jun 01 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
111,510 miles
Registration Date
1984-03-07
MOT History
Passed
On Jun 02 2025 with 111,510 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Failed
On May 28 2025 with 111,510 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Major:
- All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Advisory:
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Passed
On Mar 28 2023 with 111,005 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Passed
On Mar 30 2022 with 110,872 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Passed
On Nov 30 2020 with 110,471 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed
On Nov 30 2020 with 110,471 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- 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))
Passed
On Nov 14 2019 with 110,292 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Passed
On Oct 15 2018 with 108,952 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))
Failed
On Oct 09 2018 with 108,951 miles
There were 11 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))
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))
Passed
On Jun 13 2017 with 108,845 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Passed
On Jun 02 2016 with 108,622 miles
Passed
On Dec 18 2014 with 107,925 miles
Passed
On Mar 01 2012 with 107,345 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
- all exhaust rubber mounts spliting
Passed
On Feb 04 2011 with 104,920 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- both outer sills slightly corroded
Passed
On Mar 02 2010 with 99,242 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Entered:
- various underbody corrosion
- Oil leak
Passed
On Jan 06 2009 with 95,119 miles
Passed
On Jan 24 2008 with 94,115 miles
Passed
On Jan 20 2007 with 92,347 miles
Passed
On Jan 18 2006 with 91,086 miles

