Highlights

UK range-topping V8
MOT until July 2025
Just five former registered keepers
Original book pack and several specialist invoices present

The Appeal

Here in the UK, this was the ultimate SL. The 5.0-litre V8-engined 500 SL R107 came standard with a subtle boot spoiler, which hinted to fellow road users that you were driving the fastest and most exclusive convertible Mercedes-Benz had to offer at the time.

This Astral Silver 1985 example looks in very good condition for its age and presents very well throughout. It’s a UK market right-hand drive car optioned new with cruise control, limited-slip differential and ABS.

The SL comes with MOT until July 2025 and it’s worth noting this car is fast-approaching exemption from annual testing and road tax.

Spring is just around the corner, so now’s the time to acquire a classic convertible. We can assure you that you won’t regret an R107 SL, and this one has a lot going for it.

The History and Paperwork

Five former registered keepers
MOT until 18th July 2025
Original Owner’s Manual and Maintenance Booklet
Collection of old MOT test certificates
Service stamps up to 2009 with independent specialists
Several invoices for servicing and repair from 2009 and 2010 (see gallery below)
82,772 miles indicated
Nearing its 40th birthday and thus exemption from road tax and MOT

The Condition

Black folding soft top appears in good order for its age
Astral Silver paintwork in smart order
Lower bodywork refinished in contrasting grey
‘Mexican hat’ alloy wheels all present superbly
Full-size matching alloy spare wheel
The bodywork looks very straight and solid
Good door fit and panel alignment
Slight localised paint bubbling to the wheel arches
Headlamp wipers and boot spoiler fitted
Walnut veneers showing light signs of age, but still in serviceable order
Becker Indianapolis DIN stereo fitted
Superbly presented interior
Minimal wear to the Grey MB Tex upholstery
Smart carpets throughout, including the luggage compartment
Correct MB fire extinguisher retained

The Mechanics

5.0-litre V8 petrol
Four-speed automatic gearbox
LSD
Cruise control
All looks original and in good shape under the bonnet
No mechanical advisories on current MOT

BEFORE YOU BUY

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