1986 MERCEDES-BENZ 500 SL Registration Number: D896 UTU Cha...

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£24,550

1986 MERCEDES-BENZ 500 SL

Registration Number: D896 UTU
Chassis Number: WDB1070462A050905
Recorded Mileage: 92,000 miles

UK delivered from new
Excellent maintenance history with 19 recorded services
Stylish and timeless colour combination 

It’s hard to believe that the R107 Mercedes SL is now over fifty years old, yet in 1971 this new chapter in the history of the SL sports car began. It was the first SL with a V8 engine, it had a thoroughly modern new design, it was a self-confident motor car; sporty yet luxurious, quick yet comfortable. In many ways it was and remains the perfect convertible car. The new SL featured a number of technical innovations such as defined crumple zones, high-strength steels in the A-pillars and windscreen frame with its bonded glass, padded surfaces and deformable elements to the interior. From March 1980 there was ABS braking and from January 1982 a driver’s airbag and belt tensioners.

The ultimate engine choice in Europe was to be found with the 500SL of 1980, with 240bhp available (bearing in mind a Porsche 911 offered a “mere” 204 bhp at the time). The interiors became more luxurious, the car also became lighter with new alloy bonnets and bootlids. Then in 1985 the range was revised again; the engines gained a little more power, the bodies better rust proofing, there was electronic ignition, a new design of wheels, also improved suspension. The 500 SL welcomed a redesigned engine with electronic ignition and Bosch KE-Jetronic fuel injection. 

In 1989 and after 18 years, production of the R107 model ended - a total of 237,287 cars had rolled out of the Sindelfingen plant. Today, these open two-seaters are sought-after classics: the combination of luxury and sportiness still fascinates enthusiasts to this day. With the exception of the G-Class, no other Mercedes-Benz has been produced for longer. 

Fitted with the most powerful 5 litre V8 engine, the beautiful 500SL we have on offer was registered in August 1986 to its first owner in the UK, specified with optional rear seats, heated front seats, cruise control and electric windows.

The completely standard and unmolested car benefits from an extensive service record. We note 18 recorded stamps in the service book over a 29 year period, via either Mercedes main dealers or specialists, supporting the recorded mileage of 92,000 miles. The Smoke Silver paintwork presents extremely well, the interior is original and in very good order with the exception of the driver’s seat side bolster which would benefit from minor attention. The SL is supplied with its matching body-coloured factory hardtop.

Interest in the R107 has risen significantly in recent years, as such we feel this smart example, supplied with original Mercedes service book, recent service and MoT to April 2022, will prove to be a stylish and highly competent classic car which can be enjoyed the whole year round.