MERCEDES-BENZ 500 SL (R107) AUTO

1986

138,479 miles

Automatic

Petrol

£8,000 – £10,000

Estimate range

Bidding starts 29 Oct at 10:00

Listing Source

SWVA

Auction

Auction Date

Thursday, 29 October 2026

Starts at 10:00

27 days until auction

Estimate

£8,000 - £10,000

Location

United Kingdom

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Buyer notes

Desirable 5.0-litre V8 500 SL specification with automatic transmission.
Shows only three recorded keepers on the V5C logbook.
Finished in light metallic gold with a colour-matched removable hardtop.

Vehicle has been stood for some time and requires mechanical recommissioning.
No substantial service or maintenance history file is supplied with the lot.

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Description

In Brief: A handsome and characteristic R-107 generation Mercedes-Benz 500 SLFinished in light metallic gold over tan interior with colour-matched hardtopOnly three recorded keepers on the V5CReady for recommissioning before returning to the road Auctioneer's Notes: A handsome example of the enduring R107-generation Mercedes-Benz SL, this 1986 500 SL is finished in an attractive light metallic gold over a tan interior and is accompanied by its colour-coordinated removable hardtop. The car retai...

About the 500 SL

The R107 500 SL (1980-1989) used the M117 5.0-litre V8 with 240hp. The ultimate R107 engine offered effortless performance. Later 500 SLs with the updated interior (1985+) are most desirable. The flagship R107 and values reflect this.

Known Issues to Watch For

Engine: M110 six reliable. M116/M117 V8s robust but check for timing chain wear on high mileage. Oil leaks common. Transmission: Auto most common - 722.3/722.4 generally reliable. Manual rare. Suspension: Subframe mounts can rust. Ball joints. SLS if fitted expensive. Body: Rust is critical - check floors, sills, inner wings, boot floor, around hardtop mounts, windscreen surrounds. Soft top: Frame and fabric condition. Hardtop: Verify present and matching (significant value). A/C: R12 system needs conversion. Electrics: Generally simple. Climate control vacuum system. Heater valve.

Desirable Options

Manual gearbox (very rare, significant premium), Both tops present and matching, Air conditioning (most have), ABS (late cars), Rear seats, Full leather, European specification, Documented service history, Rust-free example