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Mercedes 300SL

Mileage: 23,428 Top Speed: 123 Year: 1988 0 - 60: 9.4 MOT Expiry: June 15 BHP: 180 Tax Expiry: Expired Transmission: 4 speed automatic Exterior Colour: White Engine Capacity: 2962cc Interior Colour: Blue Engine Configuration: Inline 6

Mercedes 300SL | £26,995

Mileage: 23,428

Model History

The R107 was produced from 1972 in two variants the SL and SLC. The SL being a 2 seater convertible roadster with a soft top/removable hard top and the SLC being a 2 door coupe.

 

The SLs defined personal luxury cars for almost 2 decades (1971-1989) Being one of the second longest chassis series that Mercedes have produced there are plenty of engine choices and variants to choose, from the early 2.8 and 3.0 litre straight six engines, to the huge 5.6 litre V8's of the late 1980's.

 

Having been produced over a long period the model saw its engine choices and efficency upgraded in 1981. The real benefit for the model was the comprehensive updates that were carried out and fitted to post 1985 cars to bring them up to the then current modern standards, at the same time the new 300SL replaced the 280SL. These included a KE Jetronic system which gave the cars a more sophisticated modern engine management system. This helped to control the idle and air/fuel rate more efficiently. Reworked suspension and anti roll bars resulted in a more controlled ride, large 4 pot front brake calipers increased the cars braking ability, a limited differential was added and quite a few front end parts were borrowed from the newly introduced W124 series. The front and rear bumpers were updated along with a hefty amount of body sheet metal changes then finished with the new door handles from the W126 series and a set of light alloy wheels similar to the W201 chassis.

 

Built at a time when engineers ruled at Mercedes rather than the accountants the R107 chassis was built to a standard rather than a price. It was built for 18 years for a very good reason and one that will become more and more appreciated as time goes on.

 

Equipment

Panasonic radio cassette, Electric windows, Power steering, Electric mirror, Central locking, Rear seats, Hard top, Fire extinguisher, Spare wheel, First-aid kit, Tool roll.

Exterior

This beautiful 300SL has been pampered all its life, the condition is evident that it has been driven with care and stored carefully over the years. The paint work is in excellent condition and shows very few imperfections or stone chips. All of the chrome work remains bright and fresh, the overall appearance of the car is almost like new.

 

The underside of the car is also in fine order, the arches and sills perfectly free from rust. The soft-top hood is free from any damage with no wear and the hardtop is unmarked.

 

Interior

Open the door and the blue, crisp interior gives a sensation that you're back in a Mercedes showroom in the 1980's. The seats are in incredible condition and remains soft and supple with no signs of any wear. The plastic trim retains its new matt finish without any signs of use or age. All of the carpets are factory fresh and protected with the original Mercedes over mats.

 

The boot area looks like it has never had anything inside it and under the carpet sits the unused spare wheel.

 

Engine & Transmission

The car's service history shows light but regular use, so as you would expect the car is in good mechanical order. The last service was carried out by Mercedes-Benz of Exeter at 20,939 miles.

 

The Automatic gearbox feels silky smooth, pulling through the gears with ease.

 

Wheels, Tyres & Brakes

All of the alloys are in fine order with no major scuffs or kerb marks. The wheels are shod in matching Michalin tyres that all have over 6mm of tread.

 

The calipers still look fresh and the discs and pads show minimal wear.

History File

This Mercedes 300SL was first registered in August 1988, the V5 document states 6 keepers within that time. The car was sold to the first owner through its supplying dealer Charles Sidney, Mercedes specialists. The service booklet shows 7 stamps, the majority of which are with Mercedes main dealers. The last service was carried out by Mercedes- Benz of Exeter at 20k miles.

 

Within the history file there are invoices for service work and replacement parts, old mot certificates to help verify the cars low mileage and the original document pack, containing all the Mercedes booklets and manuals.