Highlights

Largely original and factory-standard example with rare heated seats option
Approximately £4,500 of mechanical and electrical work completed in 2025
Accompanied by original booklets, owner's manual, and factory toolkit
Imported from the West Coast USA following an estate sale
MOT valid until June 2027

The Appeal

The brutalist lines, executive trim and inimitable character of the R107, and of the entire lineage, the 560SL is the pick of the litter. Originally a US-market model never officially sold in Europe, the 560SL carries the car's largest plant - a 5.6-litre V8 - and remains a relatively uncommon sight on British roads.

This Signal Red example with black MB Tex interior was imported from the West Coast of the USA in 2024 following an estate sale. The vendor describes it as a largely original, factory-standard car, retaining its rear seats and benefiting from a new OEM soft top fitted by a previous owner. Its specification includes the scarcely-seen heated seats, alongside cruise control, cold air conditioning, electric mirrors, ABS, and auto climate control, all reported by the vendor as functioning correctly.

In June 2025, approximately £4,500 was invested in mechanical and electrical reconditioning at BMERC Garage in North London, covering a broad scope of work from a new radiator and timing chain tensioner to electrical corrections across the centre console, instrument cluster, and heated seat wiring. The car was also machine-polished around the same time and presents well, with some age-related patina, such as sun-faded door handles. It comes with original booklets, the owner's manual, and the factory toolkit, complete with hardtop removal spanners. ULEZ-compliant and with an MOT valid until June 2027, this 560SL is well placed for regular use.

Key Information

Mileage: 33,726 miles (indicated, unwarranted; service history misplaced in transit to the UK)
Country of registration: UK (ex-USA import)
Technical inspection status: MOT valid until June 2027
Technical specs: 5,547cc V8 petrol, four-speed automatic
Paperwork: original booklets and owner's manual present; factory toolkit included; partial service history available

The Detail

Electrical work carried out on wiring to the centre console, instrument cluster, and heated seats, including correction of frayed wires
Machine polished in 2025
Previous owner fitted a new OEM soft top
The vendor reports no bulkhead rust following inspection
Paintwork presents well with some age-related patina, such as sun-faded door handles
Small crack noted on the rubber of the rear bumper
Aftermarket DAB Bluetooth stereo installed and functioning
ULEZ compliant
Frequent attendee at car shows
Private registration plate included in the sale
Service history misplaced in transit to the UK; partial history available, including the June 2025 work

Approximately £4,500 of work completed in June 2025 by BMERC Garage, North London:

New tyres and alignment
Oil and filter change
Air filter
Lower ball joint
Timing chain tensioner
Ignition lead set
Wiper blades
New radiator
Rocker cover gasket
Heater pump

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