1985 Mercedes-Benz R107 380SL

Highlights

Very low mileage of only 58,270 miles
Just three registered keepers
Regularly serviced and maintained
Smart, factory-original car in Champagne
MOT to July 2025
Eligible for Historic Vehicle status from 1st April

The Appeal

There is something compelling about a V8-engined R107. Alongside the bomb-proof engineering of the M116 unit, these cars are utterly effortless, every escapade accompanied by a burbling soundtrack.

The R107 is so usable that it is a surprise to still find cars like this one with exceptionally low mileage. It has covered little more than 58,000 miles in its near-40 years. Finished in factory Champagne metallic with Palomino leather and dark brown roof - there is also a matching hard top - this is a very pretty car in great original condition. It has had just three keepers.

It presents very well and has been maintained to a similar standard, a run of service stamps - mostly by main dealers - attesting to the keepers’ enthusiasm for this lovely car.

It comes to market with a long MOt to July 2025. That could be its last, if the buyer wishes - this car is eligible for Historic Vehicle status from 1st April 2025 because it was built in October 1984. It can then be MOT, tax and ULEZ exempt, a further tick in the ‘appeal’ box.

The History and Paperwork

First registered 3rd January 1985
Factory built October 1984 according to VIN records
Eligible for DVLA Historic Vehicle status based on 40 year rule for registration or manufacturer
Buyer would need to prove manufacturing date to DVLA to be eligible
Three registered keepers
Current keeper since July 2021
MOT records support the low displayed mileage
Factory handbook set in good condition
Spare keys and old MOTs included
Many service stamps in book to 48,413 miles
Recent invoices for servicing and welding work shown in photographs
Last serviced at 49,251 miles according to photographs
MOt to 28th July 2025 with minor advisories to note
MOT displays 58,379 miles and photographs show 58,270 miles

The Condition

Factory correct Champagne metallic (473O) with matching factory hard top
Dark Brown (8023) fabric roof in good order with clear screens
Paintwork presents well with only minor points to note in photographs
These include chips to driver’s door edge and other scratches to roof and bonnet
Buyers should note the photographs to assess the condition
Bodywork presents very well with good arches and sills
Minor bodywork points to note in photos such as bubbling to edge of bonnet
Hard top in good order with small scratch as noted above and in photos
Underside in good order with no structural advisories on current MOT
‘Mexican Hat’ alloy wheels in good order with matching spare, all showing few marks
Optional Palomino leather (274) interior in very good order
Cabin is very well kept due to low mileage and owners
Fitted with front and rear seatbelts but no rear seat
Interior fittings including veneers, dials and switchgear are all well kept
Fitted with a period-correct Kenwood stereo radio cassette system
Carpets generally in good order with some staining to cabin and boot to note

The Mechanics

M116 3,818cc 218bhp V8 engine
4spd automatic gearbox
Under bonnet sound deadening appears to be missing
Well maintained car with extensive service stamps shown in photos
No reported running or driving issues
Minor MOT advisories to note in photographs

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