Highlights
- Desirable M103 engine and 4G-TRONIC box combination
- Thick history file with recent £3,645 investment
- Smart blue black metallic over gray MB Tex
- Well kept car with low miles for these usable cars
- Only used in dry weather by the vendor
The Appeal
The final iteration of the perennial R107 was a tour de force. Alongside updated aesthetics the revised car got the superb M103 3litre engine and an updated 4G-TRONIC automatic gearbox. These cars are particularly popular with buyers for their usability and improved economy.
First registered towards the very end of R107 production, this low mileage 300SL boasts both those features and a thick history file. It is in very presentable condition inside and out, its discreet colour scheme being especially appealing. With 92,500 miles from new this vehicle has also benefited from significant expenditure totalling over the last 3 years in addition to routine servicing, bills in excess of £7,500
History and Paperwork
- First registered on 2nd August 1988
- Just eight owners from new, current seller since 26th April 2019
- V5 in vendor’s name
- Limited history file including old MOTs and many invoices
- This indicates ongoing servicing and maintenance back to the early 00s
- Audio handbook
- Owners manual in good condition
- Last MOT expired on 30th March 2022 with 91,466 miles showing on last test with advisories
- Just 1,000 miles covered since test
Notable recent maintenance
- Starter motor, battery, exhaust gaskets, service and other work totalling £3,645 in February 2020
- Heater motor replaced in November 2020
- Paint repairs undertaken in June 2021
- Floor, inner arch and chassis work £3079 in February 2023
The Condition
- Blue Black metallic (code 199O) with gray MB Tex interior, all well kept and in good order
- Bodywork in good condition with no visible corrosion to key R107 areas
- Paintwork in similar condition with only very minor stone chips and marks to note
- Glasswork well presented but with chip visible to windscreen
- Chrome exterior trim in good order with only very light tarnish to rear plinth
- Gullideckel 15in alloy wheels in good order with matching spare
- Fitted with quality Hankook tyres showing plenty of tread and good condition
- Well specified car with facelift features and headlamp washers
- Well kept interior with gray MB Tex seats that are well kept showing no visible wear
- The same applies across the rest of the car with good carpets and veneers
- Period correct Blaupunkt Boston radio cassette
- Specification includes electric windows, leather wheel and heated door mirrors
- Black soft top in good order with clear rear window
- Two tone dashboard in very good order with grey knee roll to match door cards
- Carpets and boot trim in very good order with no visible wear or marks
The Mechanics
- M103 2,962cc fuel injected Mercedes-Benz straight six engine
- Desirable 4spd 4G-TRONIC gearbox
- Rear exhaust section appears to have been recently replaced
- Attention starter motor, battery and other work in February 2020
- Also serviced at the same time with few miles covered since
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