Mercedes Benz 190 SL W121 (1957)

• Kickdown Check

  • On-site kickdown assessment completed
  • 216 photos
  • Video includes engine run and test drive
  • The 190 SL underwent extensive restoration in 1998/1999 and has been in excellent condition ever since
  • DAT appraisal from 2018 with a condition rating of 2- and a valuation of €155,000 at that time
  • Last service: 05/2026

  Facts & Specifications

  • Year: 1957
  • First registration: Germany
  • Engine: 1.9-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine with 77 kW (105 PS)
  • Transmission: Manual transmission
  • Exterior Color: Silver Metallic
  • Interior: Red full leather, original equipment
  • TÜV valid until 05/2027, H license plate

  Condition

  Exterior

  • Exterior color is silver metallic
  • The vehicle was completely repainted in 1999 as part of the restoration.
  • The body and the black fabric roof are in very good condition. Its current condition largely corresponds to its condition after the restoration, with only minimal patina
  • There are no known defects in the body

  Interior

  • The car has a red leather interior. According to the seller, the leather upholstery is the original
  • The interior is in very well-maintained condition with an attractive patina
  • There are no known defects in the interior

  Mechanics

  • The vehicle is registered and ready to drive immediately
  • The engine runs flawlessly, and the manual transmission shifts smoothly
  • There are no known mechanical issues
  • Last service: 05/2026

  History

  Ownership History

  • Number of owners: 3
  • First delivery: Germany

  Service History

  • May 2026: Last service
  • 1998 and 1999: Extensive restoration and repainting

  Documents

  • German vehicle documents
  • DAT appraisal from 2018 with a condition rating of 2- and an estimated value at that time of €155,000

  Summary

  For sale is a 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL (W121) in Silver Metallic with original red full leather interior. The roadster was originally delivered in Germany and underwent a comprehensive restoration approximately 25 years ago. It was also completely repainted in 1999. Since the restoration, the vehicle has been driven primarily in good weather. A DAT appraisal from 2018 is available, with a condition rating of 2- and a market value of €155,000. The body is in very good condition, while the original red leather interior has developed an attractive patina. The last service was performed in May 2026. The TÜV inspection is valid through May 2027, and the car has an “H” license plate. In summary, this exciting 190 SL, in very well-maintained overall condition, is ready for auction.