Highlights

Very handsome champagne metallic pillarless coupe
Low mileage for the year of only 97,000 miles
Only two previous keepers
Recent new leather upholstery
Described as ‘very good’ overall by the seller

The Appeal

The brilliance of the R107 roadster tends to overshadow the less populous SLC, but that means we risk missing another great Mercedes-Benz sports car. Longer and therefore more svelte than its convertible cousin, and with neat details like a pillarless profile, the SLC is a seriously good classic GT and perfect for events and rallies.

It is rare to find a SLC as good as this one. Beautifully finished in Champagne metallic with a recently retrimmed cream leather cabin, it is a handsome example. It is well specified too, featuring Mexican Hat alloys - with gold centre caps - and a large sliding sunroof. It has the M110 straight six 185bhp 2.8L engine that offers a decent blend of performance and economy for your road trip.

The vendor acquired the car in 1997 and it has had just two previous keepers. Supplied with a good history file including stamped service book and old invoices, it has clearly been looked after. It is now usefully MOT exempt but there is a recent test from 2023 that shows no advisories. The car has only covered 600 miles since the test.

History and Paperwork

First registered 1st August 11981
Two previous keepers
Current keeper since July 1997
Factory service book with stamps as shown
Car cover
Old invoices for repair work
Car appears to have been off the road between 2001 and 2014
MOT, tax and ULE exempt by age
Last MOT expired August 2024 with no advisories on test
96,450 miles on test and now showing 97,059 miles
Fin Wdb10702222010169
Model 280 Slc
Engine 110986 22 011833
Transmission 02 087797
Order Number 0 1 537 72259
Order Location Great Britain
Interior 933
Paint 1 Champagne - Metallic Paint (473o)
320 Additional Plate And Rear Seat Bench Stop For Great Britain
410 Sliding Roof, Electrically Operated
420 Automatic Transmission 4-Gear
467 Central Locking Mechanism And Instruments With English Lettering
503 Outside Rear View Mirror, On The Left
524 Paintwork - Preservation
533 Interference Suppression Without Radio Set
584 Electric Window Lifter, 4-Way
592 Heat-Insulating Glass, All-Around, Heated Rear Window Pane, Band Filter
613 Headlamp Left-Hand Traffic
640 15-Hole Light Alloy Rims
656 Michelin Tires
666 10 Liters Of Fuel And Mode Of Packing Ve Iii
682 Fire Extinguisher

The Condition

Smart Champagne metallic gold paintwork in good condition across car
Paintwork is well preserved but due to age buyers should expect light ageing
Bodywork presents well in usual check areas such as arches and sills
Underside shows partial undersealing
There were no structural advisories on last MOT in 2023
Chromework is bright and well kept with slight age to some components
‘Mexican Hat’ alloy wheels in good condition with gold centre caps
Large factory-fitted sliding steel sunroof appears operational
Retrimmed cream leather interior in very good condition
Door cards match seat trim and are well kept and clean
Gold coloured carpets to match bodywork in good order through cabin and boot
Switchgear, dashboard and dials in good general condition
Wood veneers present well with only a hint of age to some areas
Fitted with a Pioneer sound system as shown

The Mechanics

2,746cc M110 straight six 185bhp engine
4spd automatic gearbox
Some older history provided with the car in photos
No advisories on last MOT and car has only covered 600 miles since
Described as mechanically ‘very good’ by seller

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