Highlights
- Fabulous-looking car in Lapis Blue metallic
- Ice cold air conditioning
- Very low documented mileage of 51,576 miles
- £10,000 of recent work including brake discs and pads
- Only five previous keepers
- Tax, MOT and ULEZ exempt as a Historic Vehicle
- Current MOT to September 2025 with no advisories
- Included factory rear seat and matching hard top with stand
The Appeal
The Lapis Blue metallic of this 500SL is a timely reminder that certain colours really do work well with the R107’s understated lines. It is a great looking car, an effect helped by the early pre-facelift looks, ‘Mexican Hat’ alloys and details like front fogs and rear spoiler.
With just 51,576 miles from new, it is in great condition. The paintwork and grey leather interior, with its Zebrano Wood highlights, show few indications that this car recently passed its 40th birthday. That has enabled Historic Vehicle registration, delivering the added bonus of MOT, tax and ULEZ exemption.
Recent work since 2022, including by well known model specialists, totals £10,000 and has covered general servicing as well as replacing the brake discs and pads.
This lovely 5L V8 roadster is said to run and drive very well and comes to market with the transparency of a current MOT to September 2025 with no advisories.
History and Paperwork
- First UK registered 2nd September 1983
- Five previous keepers
- Factory handbooks and service book
- Service book shows regular stamps and supports low mileage
- Now registered as a Historic Vehicle so MOT, tax and ULEZ exempt
- Large history file including invoices and old MOTs
- Vendor advises £10,000 of work since 2022
- This includes brake discs and pads as shown in photos
- MOT to 1st September 2025 with no advisories
- 51,311 miles showing on test and 51,576 miles in photos
- Private plate shown in photos is not included
- V5C shown with correct plate
- Car will be sold with plate A769ERT
The Condition
- Factory Lapis Blue (DB931) paintwork in very good condition as shown
- Bodywork presents well across usual R107 check areas
- Vendor advises that the bulkhead is in ‘A1 condition’
- Underside presents well with no structural advisories on last MOT
- Fitted with smart ‘Mexican Hat’ alloys in good order with matching spare
- Recently fitted with new tyres all round
- Supplied with matching factory hard top as shown including stand
- Brown folding fabric roof in very good condition with clear windows
- Grey leather interior with rear seat factory conversion with belts front and rear
- Seats show very little wear with slight age to driver’s bolster to note
- Carpets through cabin and boot in good order with ribbed factory overmats
- Zebrano wood veneers are very well kept as shown in photos
- Fitted with cruise control and air conditioning
- Dashboard and door trims present well with no reported damage
- Classic style Sony radio cassette fitted
- Fitted with rear spoiler and front fog lights
The Mechanics
- 4,973cc M117 240bhp V8 engine
- 4spd automatic gearbox
- Tool roll included
- Fitted with ABS
- Well maintained with large history file
- No advisories on current MOT
- No running or driving issues advised
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