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LOT 60 P

1984 Mercedes-Benz 500 SL Registration no. B303 XBA Chassis no. 1070462A017028

Estimate: £35,000 - £45,000
Lot 60P

1984 Mercedes-Benz 500 SL
Registration no. B303 XBA Chassis no. 1070462A017028

1984 Mercedes-Benz 500 SL
Registration no. B303 XBA
Chassis no. 1070462A017028

Odometer Reading: 99,382
MoT Expiry: 01/05/2021

*Comprehensive history
*Has been restored
*Ideal colour combination


The 'R107' SL was a classic almost as soon as it ended its 18-years production run and today they make perfectly usable daily drivers, especially when, as with this example, they come with a factory hardtop. MPH's car has covered 10,000 miles since being restored and its bodywork is excellent, the paint very good bar an easily-repaired scratch to the bootlid. External trim, glass and 'Mexican hat' alloy wheels remain in very good order. The interior is testament to Mercedes-Benz build quality of this era with excellent cloth seats, while the dashboard and trim are presenting very well. Custom-made sheepskin seat and rear shelf covers are fitted. The boot is in equally good order. Starting and running well, the vendor notes that the air condition has been re-gassed prior to sale. The electrical system is in very good condition and an Alpine stereo is fitted. Just presented for MOT and passed expiring May 2021.

A restored example of the ever-popular R107, fitted with hard- and soft-tops and the desirable 'Mexican hat' alloy wheels. The bodywork and interior are in very good condition. It comes with comprehensive service history.

Footnotes

Vendor Score Total: 82/100

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Key for sellers' assessments:
1/5 POOR. A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing
2/5 AVERAGE. Useable condition | Requires some attention | Light damage
3/5 GOOD. Drive away | Presents well | Good history file | Drives well
4/5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout
5/5 EXCELLENT. Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very well

EXTERIOR TOTAL: 21/25
Body Work: 5
Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 4
Glass: 4
Paint: 4
Wheels/Tyres: 4

INTERIOR TOTAL: 15/20
Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets: 4
Headlining: 3
Seats: 4
Trim: 4

ENGINE TOTAL: 16/20
Mechanical components: 4
Running: 4
Starting: 4
Under Bonnet: 4

RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 16/20
Axles: 4
Brakes: 4
Gearbox/Clutch: 4
Suspension: 4

ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 10/10
Ancillary components: 5
Main components: 5

Car History File: 4

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