Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
• 170 photos
• Videos with engine running
• Paint thickness measurement
• An appraisal from 2024 is available (replacement value €52,000)
• The last service was performed in December 2025

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1988
• Engine: 5.5-liter V8 engine with 231 hp (170 kW)
• Transmission: Automatic
• Exterior color: Black
• Interior: Beige leather
• TÜV valid until: Information to follow, H-license plate
• Features:
• Automatic climate control
• Power windows
• Cruise control
• Hardtop in body color

Condition

Exterior

• The car is painted black
• Paint thickness measurements yielded values between 148 and 319 micrometers (Images 157 to 170)
• The body and paint are in good condition with only minor age-related signs of wear
• The bumpers and headlights have already been converted to the European style
• There are minor stone chips on the hood (Image 23)
• There is no known rust, and the underbody is sealed
• The vehicle is fitted with Bridgestone tires from 2024. The tire tread is good

Interior

• The car has a beige leather interior
• The interior is in good condition
• The driver's seat and center armrest show signs of wear (Pictures 4 and 5)
• The black convertible top is watertight and undamaged

Mechanics

• The 560 SL is ready to drive immediately
• The automatic climate control is in working order
• The engine maintains a steady RPM and revs up smoothly. No oil leaks are known
• The automatic transmission shifts flawlessly
• There are no known issues with the suspension
• One turn signal bulb is defective; no other defects are known
• The last service was performed in December 2025

History

Ownership history

• Current owner (DE): since 2024
• Third owner (DE): 2017–2024
• Second owner (USA): 2005–2017
• First owner (USA): 1988–2005

Service history

• 12/2025 at 143,000 mi: Current service
• Services from 2016 and 2005 are noted in Carfax. However, the service history is not complete

Documents

• Vehicle registration (Images 168 to 170)
• Carfax (Images 171 to 174)
• Appraisal from 2024 with a replacement value of €52,000 (Images 175 to 177)

Summary

This 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL (R107) features a classic color combination of black with beige leather. The vehicle has an H-license plate, a verifiable mileage of 143,503 mi, a Carfax report, and a current appraisal. The last service was performed in December 2025. Overall, the roadster is in good, well-maintained condition and is ready for summer drives.

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