1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL 2.8

Overview

• Make: Mercedes-Benz
• Model: 280 SL
• Version: 2.8 Manual RWD 2dr
• Year: 1970
• Mileage: 42,000 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Convertible, 2 doors, 2 seats
• Engine: 2.8 litres
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: Silver

About this car

This 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL is advertised with 42,000 miles on the clock. It first appeared in our advert records 45 days ago. Its advertised mileage matches the government's MOT record. It is for sale at The SL Shop in Stratford-upon-Avon. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 9 November 2026.

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Time on sale

This 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL has been on sale for at least 45 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 25 September 2026 at £119,995. Its asking price has not changed.

Mileage and MOT

It has had one MOT, on 17 August 2012, and passed.

Advisories at the latest test: nearside front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a); offside front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a); offside rear rear wheel bearing has slight play.

Mileage at that test: 15,143 miles, which matches the advertised 42,000 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 900 miles lower than the median mileage of a 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL on AskCar.