Mercedes Benz R107 280 SL (1975)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
  • 278 images
  • Video including engine running
  • Paint thickness measurement
• Mileage of 144,193 kilometers, verifiable
• Appraisal report available, grade 2
• Last service performed in 2023
• Extensively restored in 2011 and returned to original condition
• Investments totaling approximately 21,000 euros

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1975
• First registration: April 24, 1975
• Engine: 2.8-liter inline-six with 136 kW / 185 PS
• Transmission: Automatic
• Exterior color: Blue
• Interior: Beige leather
• TÜV: Deregistered, H license plate: Yes
• Features:
  • Information to follow shortly

Condition

Exterior

• The Mercedes-Benz is painted blue.
• The body is in very good, nearly like-new condition.
• The vehicle has been completely repainted.
• Paint thickness measurements yielded values between 253 and 1,020 micrometers (Image 272).
• According to the DEKRA report, the paintwork was renewed as part of the restoration.
• According to the report, the body and underbody were very well restored.
• According to the report, the windows, trim strips, and body components are in good to very good condition and have been largely replaced.
• According to the report, there is no rust.
• The vehicle has never been in an accident.
• The tires have a tread depth of 2.5 mm on the front left, 3.0 mm on the front right, 4.5 mm on the rear left, and 4.5 mm on the rear right (Image 272).

Interior

• The interior is upholstered in beige leather.
• The interior is in very good, nearly like-new condition.
• According to the DEKRA inspection report, the seats and seat cushions have been replaced or refurbished.
• The dashboard, interior trim, floor coverings, and trunk liners have been replaced, according to the report.
• There are no known damages to the interior.
• The interior appears clean, well-maintained, and consistent with the vehicle’s overall restored condition.

Technical Specifications

• The vehicle is currently not registered.
• The 2.8-liter inline-six-cylinder engine runs flawlessly.
• No replacement engine has been installed.
• According to the inspection report, the automatic transmission has been overhauled.
• According to the inspection report, the axles, suspension, and drivetrain are in good condition.
• The rear muffler system has been replaced.
• The last service was performed in 2023.

History

Ownership History

• First registration: Germany
• Number of owners: 3
• The vehicle has never been in an accident.
• In 2011, the vehicle was restored to its original condition.
• The vehicle is currently deregistered.

Service History

• 2011: Restoration work documented with receipts totaling over 17,500 euros
• 2011: Additional restoration work totaling over 3,500 euros reported but not documented
• 2011: Vehicle restored to “very good” condition according to DEKRA
• 2011: Body, underbody, paintwork, windows, trim, and accessories refurbished or replaced
• 2011: Seats, interior trim, floor coverings, and trunk liners were either replaced or refurbished
• 2023: Last service performed

Documents

• Service record book available, but not complete
• DEKRA appraisal report dated June 9, 2011, available (Images 178–179)
• Restoration records from 2011 available
• Photographic documentation of the 2011 restoration available (Images 180–271)

Summary

For sale is a 1975 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL (R107 series) in blue with a beige leather interior, automatic transmission, and verifiable mileage of 144,193 kilometers. The vehicle was originally delivered in Germany, is in its third ownership, has never been in an accident, and has an “H” registration. Of particular note is the extensive restoration carried out in 2011, during which the car was returned to its original condition, completely repainted, and refurbished in many areas. According to the DEKRA report, the body, underbody, interior, and mechanical systems are in very good condition; the vehicle was rated a 2. A total of approximately 21,000 euros was invested. 278 photos and a video—including footage of the engine running—document this classic R107 in detail.