Highlights
- One former registered keeper prior to family family ownership in mid-1987
- Factory standard with no modifications
- Recent work by a Mercedes specialist including sill repair, four new tyres, and suspension components
- Service booklet and documented invoices from Mercedes garages and specialists
The Appeal
The R107 took Mercedes-Benz's familiar roadsters into a new generation. Boxy, shapely sort of machines that boasted big proportions, handsome executive trims and strong powerplants, all built into remarkably rugged, highly engineered cars that were capable of comfortably munching up the miles. It's of little wonder that we're so attracted to them. They're endlessly enduring in both appeal and solidity.
This example has been in the same family since mid-1987 - a span of approximately 39 years - with one prior keeper and has been garaged for much of that existence. Lightly driven from 2003 onwards, it has covered just under 103,000 miles. A service booklet stamped through 2004 is accompanied by documented invoices at regular intervals thereafter, mostly from Mercedes main dealers or specialists. It's also accompanied by an MOT until March 2027.
Key Information
- Mileage: 102,817 miles (indicated as correct)
- Country of registration: United Kingdom
- MOT status: valid until March 2027
- Technical specs: 2,962cc inline six-cylinder petrol, five-speed automatic
- Paperwork: Service booklet stamped through 2004; documented service and repair invoices thereafter
The Detail
- One former registered keeper
- Factory standard with no modifications
- Garaged for most of its life; lightly driven from 2003 onwards
- Nearside lower sill repair carried out this year by a Mercedes specialist
- Four new tyres fitted this year
- New track rod arms and full geometry completed this year
- Some slight blemishes and a couple of small bubbles of corrosion; recently detailed
- Underside appears fine as far as the vendor can see
- Interior in good condition with no major issues; recently valeted
- All instruments and switchgear are reported to be functioning correctly
- Engine reportedly starts first time and runs well
- Service intervals less regular from 2018 due to low mileage
The vendor reports no known faults:
- Some corrosion on offside inner wing (not holed)
- Slight corrosion to shock absorbers
- Slight oil leak
- Offside front suspension mounting repair covered in underseal
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Comments
nfnw44p••••
Hi, I’m seriously considering bidding on the 300 SL and just wanted to clarify a few things before I do. 1. Can you confirm the full MOT history/mileage is genuine and that there are no mileage discrepancies? 2. Regarding the offside front suspension mounting, what exactly was repaired and when? Was there any welding involved, and do you have photos/invoices of the repair before it was undersealed? 3. How extensive is the corrosion to the inner wing, shock absorber area and sills? Has the car had any other welding or structural repairs previously? 4. Is there any corrosion underneath the car, around the jacking points, floor pans, boot floor or chassis rails? 5. You mention an oil leak — where is the leak coming from and how significant is it? 6. Has the engine, gearbox or differential ever been rebuilt or had major work?
Il••••
Seller1. Mileage is genuine - MOT certs available going back several years 2. Suspension arm was replaced in Sep 2015. No welding. Invoice for repair in photos. No photos of work. 3. Recent (march 26) repair to n/s sill. Previous repair work to body panels due to corrosion in 2008. Invoices in photos. Remaining corrosion is light. 4. Some light corrosion, nothing highlighted for as needed repairing, by recent MOT and inspection by Mercedes specialist. See linvoice in photos, dated 13/03/26. 5. Leak is very slight, more staining at engine/gearbox. 6. No.
nfnw44p••••
Hi, would it be possible to inspect the car?
Car & Classic
Hi there and thank you for your interest. You can request a viewing on the car via the "viewing request" button on the right hand side of the listing. Thanks again and good luck with your bidding.
nfnw44p••••
Hi, has there been any bulk head corrosion?
Il••••
SellerNo