1987 Mercedes-Benz R107 300SL

Highlights

Only four registered keepers
Low mileage for the year
Desirable galvanised chassis model
Thick service history with continuous servicing
Long MOT to September 2025 with no advisories

The Appeal

A good R107 is like a fine wine - something to celebrate and savour. These cars are hugely rewarding: relaxing, smooth, practical and, above all, utterly effortless. Perfect then, for a weekend drive or a longer road trip.

This lovely Smoke Silver R107 is definitely a good one. It is the later facelifted model with the highly regarded M103 engine and desirable galvanised chassis. Inside you’ll find a smart Brazil leather interior. It is in very good condition, indicating the care of its handful of keepers.

The history file is equally impressive, showing a run of 23 service stamps to 2019 with further servicing work contained in the invoices. There is work by The SL Shop and other leading R107 specialists.

The vendor acquired the car three years ago and has used it sparingly, covering just 1,000 miles. It comes to market with the reassurance of a long, advisory-free MOT to September 2025.

History and Paperwork

First registered 21st August 1987
Factory built in June 1987
Retains its correct factory colour scheme and specification
Only four registered keepers
Current keeper since September 2021
Vendor has only covered 1,642 miles since purchase
Large history file of ongoing maintenance
Receipts and invoices from SL specialists shown in photographs
Service book, handbook, radio manual and wallet all in good condition
Service book shows 23 stamps to June 2019 and 91,557 miles
Subsequently serviced in September 2020 at 95,408 miles
Preventative maintenance and treatment to bulkhead in 2018
Extensive ongoing maintenance shown in photographs
This work also included rear drop links and differential seals
MOT to 2nd September 2025 with no advisories
98,105 miles showing on MOT test

The Condition

Factory correct colour scheme of stylish Smoke Silver Metallic (702O)
Paintwork is in very good order with few signs of age or use
Dark brown (8023) fabric roof in good order with clear screens
Underside presents very well with evidence of undersealing and no MOT advisories
Lovely Brazil brown leather interior in great order with few signs of age
Original and unmodified interior including Blaupunkt radio cassette player
Carpets, trim and veneers all present very well
Factory-fitted Gullideckel alloy wheels in good order with matching spare
Factory hard top in good order and matching colour
New mohair soft top in brown
Attention to bulkhead in 2018 including protective treatment

The Mechanicals

M103 185bhp 2,967cc straight six engine
4spd automatic gearbox
Tick history file of servicing and maintenance
Recent highlights include rear drop links and differential seal
Last serviced less than 4,000 miles ago
23 service stamps with additional servicing in invoices
No reported running or driving issues
Gearbox and engine are said to operate smoothly and correctly
No mechanical or running gear advisories on current MOT

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