Mercedes Benz 560 SL R107 (1988)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
• 119 photos
• Video
• Classic Data evaluation from April 2019 with a grade of 2 available.
• Last service: 08/2025
• The mileage of 136,492 miles is verifiable via Carfax

Facts & Specifications

• Year built: 1988
• First registration: USA
• Engine: 5.5-liter V8 engine with 227 PS (167 kW)
• Transmission: Automatic
• Exterior color: Arctic White
• Interior: gray leather
• TÜV valid through 08/2027, H license plate
• Features:
• Hardtop
• Automatic climate control
• Cruise control
• Power windows
• Wind deflector
• Airbag

Condition

Exterior

• Exterior color is Arctic White
• There is no record of any repainting, and the Carfax report is clean with no known prior damage
• The body is in well-maintained condition with only slight age-related signs of wear
• There are no known instances of rust-through. The SL is presumably unwelded

Interior

• The car has a gray leather interior
• The interior is in well-maintained original condition with a light patina
• There are no known damages to the interior.

Mechanics

• The vehicle is ready to drive immediately and is registered
• The engine runs flawlessly, and the automatic transmission shifts smoothly
• The automatic climate control is currently not cooling and is only blowing warm air. Some buttons on the control panel are occasionally unresponsive or do not always click into place properly. The heater and ventilation are working
• No other technical defects are known
• Last maintenance: 08/2025

History

Ownership History

• 2019 to present: 3rd owner (Germany)
• 1998 to 2019: 2nd owner (USA)
• 1988 to 1998: 1st owner (USA)
• The mileage of 136,492 miles is verifiable and documented by Carfax and TÜV reports. The vehicle was originally delivered in the U.S. A transport receipt is available

Service History

• 08/2025: Last service

Documents

• German vehicle registration documents
• Classic Data appraisal 04/2019, Grade 2
• Carfax

Summary

For sale is a 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL (R107) in Arctic White with gray leather and an automatic transmission. Originally delivered in the U.S., the vehicle is in very well-maintained original condition and shows no known repainting or welding work. The verifiable mileage is 136,492 miles and is documented by TÜV reports. A Classic Data appraisal from 2019 with a grade of 2 is available. The last service was performed in August 2025. The 560 SL is road-ready and registered; the engine runs, and the automatic transmission shifts flawlessly, according to the owner. A notable technical limitation is that the automatic climate control is currently not cooling; additionally, some buttons on the control panel are occasionally unreliable. The vehicle has had a total of three owners and has been with the current owner since 2019. The TÜV inspection is valid through 08/2027; furthermore, the Mercedes-Benz has an “H” license plate and a hardtop. Overall, this 560 SL offers an interesting opportunity for enthusiasts of a Mercedes-Benz SL that has been preserved largely in its original condition.