Mileage supported by continuous MOT and service records from new
Only five former registered keepers
Voluntary advisory-free MOT to 26th May 2027
Offered to the open market for the first time since the late 1980s
'9463 PE' included in the sale
Retains its original factory two-tone colour specification from new
Extensive history file including original book pack, service stamps, and purchase agreements
The Appeal
With a production run spanning eighteen years, the R107 Mercedes-Benz SL is one of the most enduring grand tourers of the 20th century. The lesser-seen 450SL, powered by Mercedes' smooth 4.5-litre V8, is arguably the pick of the bunch, and this 1980 example is a very late production car registered during the final year of 450SL manufacture.
Finished in its original Silver Blue Metallic with a contrasting Lapis Blue Metallic hard top: a striking factory combination, this two-seater is trimmed in grey chequered cloth and retains its original interior, which the vendor reports presents very well. The warranted 32,661 miles are substantiated by an unbroken chain of MOT certificates and Mercedes-Benz service stamps stretching back to the car's first inspection service at 3,640 miles in August 1980. Before the current keeper acquired it in April 2023 as a non-runner, the car spent 35 years in one family's ownership (passing from father to daughter); the car was enjoyed by the family for many years before coming off the road and spending 22 years in dry storage.
Since purchase, the car has been comprehensively recommissioned with mechanical and cosmetic work carried out, as detailed below. The car comes with its original book pack, hard top, tool kit, two keys including the master, and the desirable registration '9463 PE', which has been on the car since 1989.IMG_0453 James Kijowski.jpeg3.14 MB
Key Information
Mileage: 32,661 miles (warranted by continuous MOT and Mercedes-Benz service history from 1980)
Paperwork: original book pack including owner's manual, maintenance booklet, and warranty cards; extensive MOT and service records; purchase agreements
Produced in two-seater configuration
History information provided by the seller:
32,443 miles - 27/05/2026 MOT
30,636 miles - 08/08/2023 MOT
30,613 miles - 14/04/2023 - purchased by current owner as a non-runner
30,273 miles - 22/05/2001 MOT
30,239 miles - 18/08/1999 MOT
30,062 miles - 07/06/1996 MOT
29,848 miles - 14/10/1994 MOT
29,605 miles - 10/09/1993 MOT
29,515 miles - 07/06/1991 MOT
29,216 miles - 02/06/1990 MOT
28,395 miles - 12/05/1989 MOT
28,221 miles - 13/03/1989 - purchase agreement
25,910 miles - 19/05/1988 MOT
25,790 miles - 13/05/1988 - 30,000 MB service
18.016 miles - 22/05/1987 - 20,000 MB service
17,873 miles - 19/05/1987 MOT
15,260 miles - 22/12/1986 - purchase agreement
15,021 miles - 07/05/1986 MOT + MB service
14,442 miles - 06/03/1985 - 15,000 mile MB service
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