Highlights

Extensively restored since 2014 to original specification
Handsome Silver Blue metallic with matching hard top
Well kept and durable blue checked fabric interior
Recently fitted with new blue folding soft top
Nicely detailed car with optional Mexican Hat alloys
Low documented mileage for year
Only four keepers with current one since 2014
Recent voluntary MOT to January 2926 with no advisories

The Appeal

Here is a chance to capitalise on the extensive investment undertaken by the current keeper of this handsome Silver Blue metallic R107. He bought it as a project in 2014 and has carefully brought it back to the standard you can see in the photos. It’s one of the nicest specified pre-facelift R107s that we’ve seen in a long while.

The attractive paintwork is matched by a well-kept hard top and hardwearing blue checked fabric interior which is in quite remarkable condition. Even the Zebrano wood veneers, often susceptible to heat cracking, present well. There is also a nice set of optional Mexican Hat alloys with matching spare. Underside, perhaps as expected, the structure has been properly undersealed and protected. The factory-correct blue roof was replaced in May this year.

With 107,000 miles on the odometer, the 2.8L straight six M110 engine is barely run in. The history file shows a run of main dealer servicing into the mid 90s. There is also a large and well organised history file, which we’ve shown in the photos.

This low-keeper car is now usefully MOT and tax exempt. However, there is a recent voluntary MOT to provide transparency for buyers - it ran to January 2026 with no advisories.

With careful ownership evident throughout, this 280 SL is well worth a closer look for those seeking a usable R107.

Key Information

Mileage: 107,033miles (supported by history file, not warranted)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: exempt, last MOT to 2nd January 2026 with no advisories
Technical specs: M110 2,746cc inline-six petrol, 4spd automatic
Paperwork: Original owner's manual, old MOT certificates, maintenance and restoration invoices, service book with 13 stamps, well organised history, V5C

Service history by Mercees-Benz Waterhouse (further details in photos):

06/95 - unknown
11/92 - 62,972 miles
10/91 - 59,890 miles
03/90 - 54,096 miles
03/89 - 48,239 miles
06/88 - 42,260 miles
10/87 - 37,243 miles
04/87 - 30,382 miles
10/86 - 24,916 miles
10/85 - 18,114 miles
01/85 - 11,968 miles
03/84 - 5,938 miles

The Detail

Extensively restored since vendor acquired car in 2014
Factory correct specification including Silver Blue metallic paintwork
Matching hard top in very good condition
Paintwork across car and hard top show few signs of use
Bodywork presents well in usual R107 check areas such as arches and sills
Underside protected as shown with no structural advisories on MOT
Mexican Hat optional factory alloy wheels in good order with matching spare
Quality Pirelli tyres fitted
Well preserved blue checked fabric interior showing barely any wear
Interior fittings including switchgear and Zebrano wood veneer in good order
Fitted with period Pioneer stereo radio cassette
Run of main dealer service stamps from 1984 to 1990s as above
Factory tool roll included
No advisories on current MOT

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