Mercedes R107's

[CharlesdeGaulle]

Awful ad. 5 grand. What could possibly ... etc, etc

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C842144



A cheeky offer might get it for useful parts I suppose.

[CharlesdeGaulle]

Rather fetching colour on this.

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C900702



I like it a lot. Seems good value at 15.

[lowdrag]

I had several clients in the day with the SLC models, both 450, and 380, and I always found them, well, class. If I was buying an SL, I'd love to find a really nice 380 SLC but there seem to be few about. Maybe one day.

[CharlesdeGaulle]

lowdrag said:

If I was buying an SL, I'd love to find a really nice 380 SLC but there seem to be few about. Maybe one day.

Cough.

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

I did exactly that.

[wibble cb]

Saw this yesterday, looked to be in lovely condition condition

[lowdrag]

Yup, nice legs and looks properly run in. The car's not bad either. Don't like the American lights though.

[Lowtimer]

Fair point about the lights but they can perhaps be forgiven, what with the car being (presumably, given Wibble's location) in Canada

[Zonergem]

The Federal-spec lights could be forgiven - not so for the bumpers though.

[CharlesdeGaulle]

Zonergem said:

The Federal-spec lights could be forgiven - not so for the bumpers though.

Sure, the lights and bumpers are a crime against good tatse, but those wheels ...! Gopping.

[CharlesdeGaulle]

A US-bumpered car for sale here:
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C901544


Ugly, isn't it?

[CharlesdeGaulle]

I reckon this looks pretty appealing, and seems sensibly-priced.

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C831969

[CharlesdeGaulle]

And another one here. Are the prices softening at all? They seem generally lower than I recall.

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C909794

[idiotgap]

End of summer lull?

[Zonergem]

Is it me or has the painted-hubcap one got a pretty glaring panel-to-panel paint mismatch in the N/S front wing?

[CharlesdeGaulle]

Hard to be sure from those pictures I think, but you might be right.

[vpr]

Owned so many and would never buy a rotten or scruffy sub standard example. So expensive to remedy

[MiniMevsRevs]

I have been looking at purchasing one of these but the car I looked at which is advertised as an 1983 seems to have two identification plates. Is it normal to have one for the VIN and a separate one for the Spec as I am struggling to see two separate ones from my research. ? Cheers

[idiotgap]

is it white?

VIN sugests it was built late 83 as LHD. 500SL in black with black leather and black soft-top. Rear seats fitted, heated fronts.
https://www.datamb.com/vin/onNMKJ2PWKeEvQgBl

i can have a look later when I'm at home if I have 2 plates on my 84 car.

[CharlesdeGaulle]

Awful photos, but this looks reasonably-priced, if you like Gold.

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C942297

[Dapster]

CharlesdeGaulle said:

Awful photos, but this looks reasonably-priced, if you like Gold.

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C942297

MOT history makes me think there are big bills on the horizon - also a bit leggy with 150k on the clock.

MOT History Said said:

Date tested
11 July 2017
PASS
Mileage
145,783 miles
MOT test number
7543 7005 1288
Test location
unavailable until further notice
Expiry date
10 July 2018
Advisory notice item(s)
Oil leak from steering box area
Centre exhaust rubber missing
Corrosion to offside rear wheel arch
Both front wheels stiff to turn by hand
What are advisories?
Date tested
5 July 2017
FAIL
Mileage
145,777 miles
MOT test number
9516 1839 2925
Test location
unavailable until further notice
Reason(s) for failure
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
Oil leak from steering box area
Centre exhaust rubber missing
Corrosion to offside rear wheel arch
Both front wheels stiff to turn by hand
What are failures and advisories?
Date tested
7 July 2016
PASS
Mileage
145,457 miles
MOT test number
1965 3206 9133
Test location
unavailable until further notice
Expiry date
6 July 2017
Advisory notice item(s)
Corrosion to offside rear inner sill
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
All 4 brakes binding
Horn operates when steering is turned on full right hand lock
What are advisories?
Date tested
30 June 2016
FAIL
Mileage
145,451 miles
MOT test number
2629 2544 9690
Test location
unavailable until further notice
Reason(s) for failure
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
Corrosion to offside rear inner sill
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
All 4 brakes binding
Horn operates when steering is turned on full right hand lock
What are failures and advisories?
Date tested
13 May 2015
PASS
Mileage
145,103 miles
MOT test number
2287 9383 5418
Test location
unavailable until further notice
Expiry date
12 May 2016
Advisory notice item(s)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Horn sounds when steering is turned
What are advisories?
Date tested
25 March 2014
PASS
Mileage
144,098 miles
MOT test number
7157 2488 4042
Test location
unavailable until further notice
Expiry date
24 March 2015
Date tested
12 March 2014
FAIL
Mileage
144,084 miles
MOT test number
8750 4107 4055
Test location
unavailable until further notice
Reason(s) for failure
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
steering arm bolts on front hubs lock tabs displaced
What are failures and advisories?
Date tested
10 November 2010
PASS
Mileage
143,383 miles
MOT test number
6129 9421 0325
Test location
unavailable until further notice
Expiry date
9 November 2011
Date tested
10 November 2009
PASS
Mileage
142,339 miles
MOT test number
3717 4451 9306
Test location
unavailable until further notice
Expiry date
9 November 2010
Advisory notice item(s)
slight blow from ex link pipe
both rear inner c/v boots perished
What are advisories?
Date tested
29 September 2009
FAIL
Mileage
142,339 miles
MOT test number
3911 8217 9287
Test location
unavailable until further notice
Reason(s) for failure
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
n/s/r indicator lens broken
ovality o/s/f brake
steering box damp
play n/s/f w/bearing
both rear inner c/v boot badly perished
front and rear disc poor condition
split n/s/r tyre inner wall
n/s/f floor corroded
What are failures and advisories?
Date tested
5 March 2008
PASS
Mileage
140,428 miles
MOT test number
2339 0516 8007
Test location
unavailable until further notice
Expiry date
4 March 2009
Advisory notice item(s)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
play in steering box
What are advisories?
Date tested
27 February 2008
FAIL
Mileage
140,372 miles
MOT test number
7539 6835 8000
Test location
unavailable until further notice
Reason(s) for failure
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
play in steering box
What are failures and advisories?
Date tested
2 March 2007
PASS
Mileage
137,761 miles
MOT test number
3601 6136 7001
Test location
unavailable until further notice
Expiry date
1 March 2008
Date tested
27 February 2007
FAIL
Mileage
137,761 miles
MOT test number
7500 9845 7009
Test location
unavailable until further notice
Reason(s) for failure
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
What are failures and advisories?
Date tested
1 March 2006
PASS
Mileage
135,156 miles
MOT test number
7435 4026 6009
Test location
unavailable until further notice
Expiry date
28 February 2007
Advisory notice item(s)
slight fluffing to n/s/f seat belt
n/s/r indicator lens cracked
corrosion to boot floor
general corrosion to under body
What are advisories?

Questions mark though - a Dec 1980 450SL? Weren't they 380 / 500 by then?

Wonder if it started life outside the UK?