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Mercedes-Benz SL 500 SL

1986 · 133,000 miles · Automatic · Smoke Silver

£22,000

Listed today at Wizard Sports & Classics, Mobberley. Last checked today.

£7,995 below the median asking price

Compared with 3 other Mercedes-Benz SL 500 SL for sale on Vertar (1987 to 1993). Median £29,995.

£22k£70k

See all 4 for sale

Key facts

Year: 1986
Mileage: 133,000 miles
Gearbox: Automatic
Engine: 5.0-litre V8
Fuel: Petrol
Drive: RWD
Body: Convertible
Colour: Smoke Silver
Doors: 2
Generation: R107

About this car

The R107 SL ran for an extraordinary 18 years, and the 500 SL with the 4,973cc M117 V8 and automatic gearbox is the strongest of the late-production cars. This 1986 example is from the facelifted period, finished in Smoke Silver over black leather.

It has been with its current keeper since 1995 and comes with a service file that records extensive maintenance, including a timing chain replacement at 112,000 miles. It shows 133,000 miles. A recommission in February 2025 added a new battery, a full service and new fuel pumps.

The black fabric soft top is a replacement, and the dashboard and console veneers are described as in good order. The car also keeps its original Blaupunkt Toronto radio cassette player. A factory hardtop in matching silver is included, along with a storage stand.

Written by Vertar from Wizard Sports & Classics’s listing. Check the details with the dealer before you buy.

Performance

The maker’s official figures for this model, not measurements of this car (Mercedes-Benz factory data for the R107 500 SL from late 1985, European non-catalyst M117 engine (245 PS, 225 km/h). Only 0-100 km/h was published, so 0-60 is null. Kerb weight not confirmed.).

Power: 242 bhp
Top speed: 140 mph
Engine: 4,973 cc, 8 cylinders
Engine position: Front-engined
Induction: Naturally aspirated