1988 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL

Registration No: NBA 22
Chassis No: WDB1070412A091608
MOT: September 2026

• 70,650 miles from new warranted by the vendor
• Over £1,200 worth of servicing and improvement with specialists Hilton and Moss under 800 miles ago
• A fine example throughout, resplendent in its attractive original colour scheme of Arctic White with Blue cloth interior
• Supplied with a thick history file including its original servicing history and invoices backing up maintenance to present
• Accompanied by its original, recently refurbished body-coloured hard top
• Valuable private registration number 'NBA 22' included

The ultimate six-cylinder derivative of Mercedes-Benz's renowned R107-series, the 300SL was introduced at the September, 1985, Frankfurt Motor Show. Equipped with Bosch KE-Jetronic fuel-injection, its in-line SOHC M103 2,962cc engine developed some 177bhp and 188lb. ft. of torque (outputs sufficient for a reputed 125mph top speed). Sharing the same two-door monocoque bodyshell, all-round independent coil-sprung suspension and power-assisted steering as its V8 brethren, it proved notably more fuel efficient. Fitted with a four-speed automatic transmission as standard, it further benefited from improved anti-corrosion treatment and ABS brakes. Only in production between 1985 and 1989, just 13,443 300SLs are thought to have been despatched worldwide.

With only 11 keepers over its 38-year life, this 300SL has survived in beautiful condition, and very much as it left the factory with respect to its White paint and Blue cloth upholstery. Originally sold through Esplanade, a Volkswagen, Audi and Mercedes-Benz dealer in Newport on the Isle of Wight, its first owner was Mr. William English of Shanklin. All its owners appear to have been very sympathetic, and it received light use and regular servicing at least up to 1999, when the last service token was used. A very impressive collection of M.O.T. certificates dating back to 1994 is further suggestive of a commendable level of maintenance, and testifies that the low mileage of 70,650 is genuine.

The present enthusiast owner has enjoyed the Mercedes since 2024, but has used it only sparingly. It has covered under 800 miles since receiving £1,224 of servicing and maintenance with Hilton & Moss in 2022.. It is sold with the desirable private registration number ‘NBA 22’, the recently refurbished original hardtop, and a new battery installed in February, 2026. An M.O.T. with no advisories is valid until September. Additional paperwork includes the current V5C, copies of all the V5s up to 1999, assorted invoices dating back to 2006, and the original owner’s manual and service book.

For more information, please contact:
Lucas Gomersall
lucas.gomersall@handh.co.uk
07484 082430