Winning bid
£18,000

1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 SL R107

Highlights

  • Only 43,000 miles from new
  • From longer term ownership
  • Supremely original throughout
  • Complete with its matching hard top and factory optional rear seats
  • MOT valid until June 2025

The Appeal

For British buyers, the 500 was the flagship R107 SL. That coveted boot badge and spoiler told fellow road users that you had a 5.0-litre V8 under the bonnet - and, most likely, a massive house to go with it...

The ever-popular R107 is likely the most usable classic roadster of all time. Whether it's your first classic or you're a serial petrolhead, we can't recommend them enough. This UK-market 1985 500 SL is exceedingly original and has just 43,218 miles on the odometer and four former registered keepers. Its MOT runs until the end of June 2025, so this car is ready to be enjoyed by a new custodian.
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History and Paperwork

  • UK-supplied right-hand drive example first registered in 1985
  • MOT until 30th June 2025
  • Only 43,218 miles from new which the vendor informs us is correct
  • Original Owner's Manual 
  • Current UK V5C
  • Four former registered keepers

The Condition

  • Smoke Silver (7020)
  • Brazil Leather (273)
  • Complete with factory matching hard top
  • Optional rear seats fitted (as are rear seat belts)
  • Very original throughout
  • The folding soft top has not been used for some time as the car has been enjoyed as a coupé
  • Straight and solid-looking bodywork with no notable wear or deterioration
  • There are various small blemishes including some slight paint bubbles on the boot lid - but nothing especially noteworthy
  • All looks solid and in good shape underneath 
  • Original first aid kit, jack, fire extinguisher and tools present
  • Period Pioneer speakers paired with a more recent DIN stereo
  • Very smart original upholstery and controls with light patina
  • The walnut veneers present very well for their age

The Mechanics

  • 4973 cc V8 petrol engine
  • Four-speed automatic gearbox
  • Well-presented and highly original engine compartment
  • Recently passed MOT
  • Reportedly running and driving really well - benefitting from such low mileage


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Auction Details

  • Year1985
  • MakeMercedes
  • ModelSL Class
  • ColourSilver
  • Odometer43,218 Miles
  • Engine size4973cc
  • Seller TypePrivate
  • TownLower stondon
  • CountyBedfordshire
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • Auction ends

Bidding history

11 Bids from 8 bidders

mark-ru••••
Bid
£18,000
18/09/24
OwenCol••••
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£17,750
18/09/24
mark-ru••••
Bid
£17,500
18/09/24
val-bat••••
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£17,000
18/09/24
mark-ru••••
Bid
£16,000
18/09/24
OwenCol••••
Bid
£13,300
16/09/24
barry-s••••
Bid
£12,800
13/09/24
k-chaud••••
Bid
£12,500
11/09/24
Sigard••••
Bid
£11,500
11/09/24
k-chaud••••
Bid
£10,000
11/09/24

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