Mercedes Benz R107 560 SL (1988)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
• 119 photos
• Video: Information to follow
• Paint thickness measurement: Information to follow
• Inspection report from April 2020 with a grade of 2 is available.
• Last service: 08/2025
• Odometer reading: 136,492 km, verifiable

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1988
• First registration: USA
• Engine: 5.5-liter V8 engine with 227 PS (167 kW)
• Transmission: Automatic
• Exterior color: Arctic White
• Interior: gray leather upholstery
• TÜV valid through 08/2027, H license plate
• Features:
• Hardtop

Condition

Exterior

• The car is painted in Arctic White.
• According to the description, the vehicle retains its original paint and shows no signs of repainting. The body is in good condition all around.
• There may be slight signs of wear and tear, as well as minor scratches or dents.
• According to the description, the vehicle has never been in an accident.
• There is some light surface rust. No welding work is known to have been performed.

Interior

• The car has a gray leather interior.
• The interior appears to be well-maintained and is in its original condition.
• There are slight signs of wear, minimal dirt, or minor wear and tear.
• There are no other known damages to the interior.
• According to the information provided, all equipment is fully functional.

Technical Specifications

• The vehicle is ready to drive immediately and is registered.
• 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.
• According to the description, the original engine runs flawlessly.
• According to the listing, the automatic transmission shifts smoothly.
• Last service: 08/2025

History

Ownership History

• Current owner: since 2019
• Number of owners: 3
• The mileage of 132,000 km is verifiable and documented by TÜV reports. The vehicle was originally delivered in the U.S. A transfer certificate is available.

Service History

• 08/2025: last service

Documents

• Inspection report 04/2020, Grade 2 (Image 119)

Summary

For sale is a 1988 Mercedes-Benz R107 560 SL in Arctic White with gray leather and an automatic transmission. According to the information provided, the vehicle—originally delivered in the U.S.—is in very well-maintained original condition and shows no signs of repainting or known welding work. The verifiable mileage is 132,000 kilometers and is documented by TÜV reports. A 2020 appraisal report with a grade of 2 is available. The last service was performed in August 2025. The 560 SL is roadworthy and registered; the original engine is running, and the automatic transmission shifts flawlessly, according to the description. Notable technical limitations include the automatic climate control system, which is currently not cooling, and some buttons on the control panel that occasionally respond unreliably. There is light surface rust on the body. 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; additionally, the Mercedes-Benz has an “H” license plate and a fixed roof. A notable detail in the vehicle’s documented history is the claim that the first owner was the son of the youngest member of Schindler’s List. Overall, this 560 SL offers an interesting opportunity for enthusiasts of a Mercedes-Benz SL that has been preserved largely in its original condition.