In a world where cars are seemingly free of identity and bold design, the R107 is a slab-sided, Hollywood-featured tonic. Big, bold, powerful and loaded with sharp angles, these cars were a wild success for the German company and continue to be one of the most-prized Mercedes products of the past sixty years. Plus, with that signature Mercedes-Benz safe-as-houses build quality, it's a classic that's still enduring and well-supported decades later.
This example, picked out in a white livery with a highly original gingham blue cabin, comes with plenty of time on its advisory-free MOT, and a substantial paperwork file. It's a solid prospect - and a perfect gateway into Mercedes-Benz ownership for the lucky new keeper.
The History and Paperwork
First registered in 1988
The DVLA records 5 previous keepers
In current ownership since November 2014
Valid MOT until September 2025, with no advisories
Accompanied by:
V5c certificate
Original handbooks and manuals
MOT certificates
A copy of Mercedes Enthusiast
Manual for the original radio and modern Sony unit
The Condition
Free of any significant dents or dings
Bodywork in good order with light signs of wear
There are some areas of light bubbling to panels to note in photos
White paintwork carries some signs of use, commensurate with age
This is mostly isolated to some paint chips on the panel fits, etc
Some patina to the brightwork
Alloys in good order
Some light areas of corrosion to the underside
Original hard top and a fine soft top
Cabin is in generally fine order
No sign of any rips or tears to the original blue gingham upholstery
Woodwork is in fine fettle
All instruments clear and legible
Some broken plastic around the handbrake enclosure
Carpets appear in good overall condition
Boot is clean and well kept
The Mechanics
3.0-Litre M103.980 6-cylinder engine
Automatic transmission
Engine bay looks in good order
We've no reports of any mechanical issues
This is backed by the car's advisory-free MOT
Ultimately, this looks like an eminently usable retro classic
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1988 Mercedes-Benz 300SL (R107)
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