Highlights

Comprehensive service history to 83,000 miles
Previously and currently enthusiast owned by club members
Independent marque specialist inspection with positive summary
Bulkhead recently and regularly inspected and Waxoyled
Long MOT to June 2025 with no advisories
Very well kept car in popular colour scheme
Later and desirable galvanised model

The Appeal

This R107 stands out. Beyond the appealing Blue-Green paintwork it is a galvanised car in very good condition indeed. We have the reassurance of an independent inspection by a well regarded marque specialist to confirm that.

The continuous servicing, irrespective of mileage, by recent keepers - all Mercedes-Benz Owners Club members - and regular checks and waxoyling of the bulkhead underline the excellent provenance.

In very good condition and equipped with an extensive history file, this R107 is one for the discerning collector. A long MOT to June 2025 with no advisories is further evidence of the high standard of condition.

History and Paperwork

First registered 1st August 1987
Factory built in May 1987
Only four registered keepers from new
Current keeper is a Mercedes-Benz Owners Club member
Previous keeper was also a MBOC member
Current keeper since November 2020
MOT valid until June 2025 with no advisories
First registered by Alan Day Mercedes Benz
Retains original dealer-issued number plates
Current mileage: 83,253
Original sales receipts, maintenance booklet, and owner’s manual
History and MOT records show it has only completed 2,000 miles since 2006
Recommissioned in 2019/20 after being sparingly used from 2008 to 2019
900 miles covered in the last 4 years, with only 358 miles in the last 12 months
Detailed inspection by Roger Edwards Motors Classic Mercedes-Benz Specialists in 2020
Maintained by T W Neale Mercedes-Benz secialists in current ownership
Video footage of the vehicle's underside available
HPI clear
Bulkhead regularly inspected with photographs available to confirm condition
Bulkhead heater area waxoyled
Kept in warm, dry garage by current keeper using soft indoor quality car cover
Never driven in winter or rain by current seller
Regularly serviced with last servicing at 82,753 miles in June 2022
Old tax discs and MOTs
2 keys
Service book shown in photographs with regular scheduled maintenance irrespective of mileage
1987 bill of sale
Factory handbooks in good condition
Audio manuals for Blaupunkt stereo

Comments from Roger Edwards taken from inspection report in 2020 when vendor bought car:

“This is a nice example of a 300SL which on the road performs very well with precise steering and responsive engine and brakes. Showing good oil pressure and temperature at the time of road testing. The car could be used and enjoyed as is and further make a very nice and enjoyable car.’’

The Condition

Attractive petrol Blue Metallic (877O) with matching 078 grey cloth interior
Original matching hardtop included in same body colour with supplying dealer stickers
Paint, body, and hardtop in good condition, free from major rust or damage
Original Black soft top in good general usable condition with some internal staining in keeping with age
Rear window is clear and in very good condition
Soft top recently treated to Fabsil Gold Silicon Protection proofing
Drainage channels and bulkhead regularly checked and present no issues
Underside in very good condition with video footage available from last MOT
Jacking points, sills and arches all present well
No structural advisories on current MOT
Well kept and factory standard interior with appealing factory options fitted
These include cruise control, vanity mirrors and rear seats
Retains its period Blaupunkt Melbourne SQR 26 auto radio cassette player
Dashboard retrimmed by specialist d-Class in correct factory colour trim
Seats in good order with only light fading and bolster wear to driver’s side
Hard top headlining in very good, clean order
Boot area presents well with clean carpets
Cabin carpets similarly well kept
Electric windows and door mirrors fitted and working as they should
Carpets and door cards in good condition; dry carpeted boot area
Chrome work and aluminium brightwork in good general condition
Small areas of chrome tarnish to note in photographs
Refurbished Gullideckel wheels in very good order
Full-size spare matching wheel and complete Mercedes-Benz toolkit
Hardtop stand, Soft cover for hardtop and wind deflector included
Four Bridgestone tyres in very good condition
Bonnet liner as new

The Mechanics

2,962cc M103 straight six fuel injected 185BHP engine
4spd automatic gearbox
Vendor reports positive steering and strong brakes
Engine bay clean and in good order
Regularly serviced during previous and current ownership
We are told there are no mechanical issues
Starts first time and performs very well with responsive engine
No mechanical or running gear advisories on current MOT

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