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Description

For sale is a very well‑maintained Mercedes‑Benz SL 500 (R107 series), model year 1988 (TÜV valid until 02/2028), presented in a classic and highly desirable color combination.

The vehicle is a German‑delivered car (Sindelfingen) and is in excellent overall condition, documented with a Classic Data rating of 1‑ (February 2026). It has always been carefully serviced and maintained.

Vehicle Details

First registration: June 1988
Engine: 5.0‑liter V8
Transmission: Automatic
Mileage: 88,000 km
Specification: EU version
Exterior color: Red
Interior: Beige leather

Condition & History

Accident‑free vehicle in very well‑kept condition.
Only minor age‑related wear is visible on the paintwork as well as in the passenger and luggage compartments.

All mechanical components are in good and well‑maintained condition.

In 2020, the entire underbody was professionally dry‑ice blasted, followed by cavity sealing and underbody protection using Fluid Film. As a result, the underbody is in excellent visual and technical condition, with no signs of corrosion.

The paintwork is in above‑average condition.

The interior is exceptionally well preserved, with leather and wood trim in very good condition.

Soft top: new (April 2013)
Original hardtop: included
Service history documented up to approx. 66,911 km
Regular maintenance and servicing documented from 76,528 km onwards (records available)

Highlights

Late R107 series
Very attractive mileage
EU model with the highly sought‑after 5.0‑liter V8
Well‑maintained condition with no maintenance backlog
Current Classic Data report (Feb. 2026), rating 1‑

Equipment & Accessories

275 – Cream beige leather interior
240 – Outside temperature display
256 – Limited‑slip differential
404 – Orthopedic driver’s seat backrest
405 – Orthopedic passenger seat backrest
440 – Cruise control
442 – Airbag
506 – Electrically adjustable exterior mirror (right)
510 – Becker radio
531 – Automatic power antenna
543 – Sun visors with illuminated mirrors
570 – Armrest
581 – Automatic climate control
590 – Heat‑insulating glass all around, heated rear window
600 – Headlamp cleaning system
620 – Emissions control system
873 – Seat heating
BBS 300 km/h instrument cluster (original new price DM 1,800)
Bosch alarm system with separate key system
Electric windows
Hardtop in body color

The vehicle is honestly and transparently described and is equally suitable for collectors as well as for enthusiasts who enjoy driving classic Mercedes‑Benz automobiles.

Viewing by appointment in the Cologne / Rhineland area.
Private sale.