Substantial history file with service records, MOT certificates, and invoices
Recently recommissioned by a specialist and passed an MOT (voluntarily) in August 2026
Private registration plate included in the sale
Matching hard top included
The Appeal
Mercedes-Benz is well-known for offering a large range of engines across its models, with the 500 SL sitting atop the celebrated R107 SL range that ran from 1971 to 1989. With its 5.0-litre V8 and effortless grand touring character, the 500 SL remains one of the most sought-after variants in the line-up.
This 1982 example has been in the current owner's hands since August 1990, some 36 years of ownership. Service history is recorded in the Mercedes book up to 1990, and from that point onwards the car's life is documented through regular MOT certificates and invoices for work carried out. After a period of SORN storage from 2017, a specialist recommissioned the car in August 2026, and it passed its MOT. The vendor describes it as enjoyable to drive and surprisingly nimble on country roads.image.png1.71 MB
Key Information
Mileage: 120,000 miles (indicated)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT valid until August 2027
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