1988 Mercedes-Benz R107 300SL

Highlights

Low mileage car with extensive history
Long term enthusiast owner
Regular annual servicing by approved marque specialists
Desirable galvanised R107 in great condition
Will be sold with a new 12-month MOT
Appealing factory features include rear seat, cruise and leather
Always garaged by seller and used sparingly in summer

The Appeal

The popularity and durability of the R107 SL Mercedes-Benz means that buyers can be spoilt for choice. Well maintained cars in good colours with high factory specifications stand out.

This is just such a car. Finished in stylish blue-black with a matching black leather interior, this 300SL has the desirable factory fitted rear seats and cruise control. It is also one of the later post-1987 galvanised cars with improved corrosion resistance.

The appeal is further dialled up by the very low mileage and meticulous maintenance. The current keeper has owned the car since 2013, servicing it annually irrespective of mileage at a manufacturer-approved specialist. It is in very good condition and will be sold with a fresh 12 months MOT.

History and Paperwork

First registered 8th September 1988
Seven registered keepers from new
Current keeper acquired the car in late February 2013
Annually serviced since 2013 local Mercedes-Benz approved specialists
File of all invoices for services and maintenance during current ownership
All relevant information from the date of purchase available
Current MOT to 21st June 2024 with 64,109 miles and some advisories to note
Now showing 64,837 miles
Will be sold with new 12-month MOT
Always garaged by current keeper

The Condition

Smart blue-black metallic (199O) paintwork in very good order
Well kept bodywork with vendor reporting there is no corrosion
Due to the age of the car buyers should expect some light marks
Underside presents in similar condition as shown in photographs
Desirable galvanised car with improved quality and corrosion durability
Well kept black fabric roof with clean undamaged rear screen
Vendor reports that the window seals work well but have some wear
Well kept and high specification black leather interior with optional factory rear seat
The dashboard contains a rare ambient temperature gauge normally only found on 500 / 550 model
Vendor reports slight wear on driver’s bolster but this would likely easily recolour
Stylish Moto Lita steering wheel fitted with original factory unit included
Veneers in good condition across dashboard and centre console
Switchgear in good order showing little wear
Factory specification Blaupunkt Pasadena radio cassette fitted
All instruments are in very good working order
Factory ‘Gullideckel’ alloy wheels with Dunlop tyres fitted all round, all well kept

The Mechanics

2,962 cc straight six Mercedes-Benz engine
4spd automatic gearbox which is reported to shift smoothly
Vendor reports the car has been reliable and inexpensive to run
He also tells us the car is delightful to drive with more than adequate power
Annually serviced irrespective of mileage by marque specialist
No reported running or driving issues

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