1987 Mercedes-Benz R107 300SL
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Highlights
- Smart and very usable classic daily driver
- Bespoke two-tone leather interior
- MOT to March 2025 with no advisories
- Arctic Silver with matching hard top
- Good history file of ongoing maintenance
- Previous keeper for 20 years
The Appeal
This very tidy R107 exemplifies why these cars remain so in demand. It would make a perfect daily driver thanks to its comfortable bespoke two-tone leather interior, well maintained condition and factory options like cruise control and rear seat.
The alternative is to save it for high days and holidays, for which it would work equally well. It is very presentable and its advisory-free MOT to March 2025 confirms the condition. There is scope for some minor fettling but nothing detracts from the positive impression created by the photographs.
Classic fans have taken the R107 to their hearts and this well maintained example looks ready to use and enjoy as the weather warms up.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 1st January 1987
- Factory built in October 1986
- It is therefore eligible for Historic Vehicle status from April 2026
- Service book and owners manual
- Service book shows some service stamps with rest picked up by history file
- Good history file showing various invoices and receipts including from SL Shop
- 10 registered keepers
- We are told the previous registered keeper kept the car for 20 years
- Includes matching hard top
- MOT to 18th March 2025 with no advisories and 116,985 miles showing on test
- MOT history is very good with few advisories dating back through time
The Condition
- Attractive Astral Silver (172O) metallic paintwork in good and presentable order
- Matching hard top supplied with car in good condition with tidy headlining
- Paintwork is well kept with minor marks to note in photographs
- These include area of microblistering on bonnet and bubble on nearside rear wing top
- There is also a small chip on the nearside rear corner above the rear light
- The nearside corner of the front spoiler rubber is lightly scuffed
- Chrome boot plinth is tarnished
- Otherwise the exterior is tidy with good lights, chrome and fittings
- Black fabric roof in good order with clear screens
- There appears to be some stitch stretch to the nearside rear side screen on the roof
- Underside in good order with no structural advisories on last MOT
- Car appears solid in key R107 areas including arches, sills and boot floor
- Specification includes cruise control and factory rear seat
- 15 hole Gullideckel alloy wheels in good order
- Quality Michelin tyres fitted with good tread
- Well kept interior with veneers in good order and generally well kept fittings
- Dash top shows a small area of cracking around windscreen vent shown in photos
- Retrimmed two-tone grey and black leather seats
- Carpets well kept throughout cabin and boot
- Fitted with a Sony Bluetooth stereo but we are told the electric aerial does not work
- Supplied with a wind deflector
The Mechanics
- M103 2,982 straight six 185bhp engine
- 4spd automatic gearbox
- Fitted with factory ABS
- No reported mechanical issues
- Vendor reports that the car ‘needs nothing doing’
- No mechanical issues or advisories on last MOT
BEFORE YOU BUY
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1987
- Make Mercedes
- Model SL Class
- Colour Silver
- Odometer 117,014 Miles
- Engine size 2962
Auction Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Dartford
- Location Kent
- Country United Kingdom
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bids
- Cj•••• £11,250 02/05/24
- ja•••• £11,000 01/05/24
- fl•••• £10,500 01/05/24
- ja•••• £10,000 01/05/24
- ri•••• £9,500 01/05/24
- ja•••• £9,000 01/05/24
- ri•••• £8,500 01/05/24
- ja•••• £8,000 01/05/24
- fl•••• £7,000 30/04/24
- cl•••• £6,100 30/04/24
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