1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL 2.8

Price: £174,950.

AskCar lists 55 used Mercedes-Benz 280 SL from 28 UK dealerships, as of 10 November 2026.

Overview

  • Make: Mercedes-Benz
  • Model: 280 SL
  • Version: 2.8 Auto RWD 2dr
  • Year: 1971
  • Mileage: 12,500 miles
  • Fuel: Petrol
  • Body: Convertible, 2 doors, 2 seats
  • Engine: 2.8 litres
  • Gearbox: Automatic
  • Drive: Rear-wheel drive
  • Colour: Grey

About this car

This 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL has covered 12,500 miles. We have tracked this advert for 21 days. The government's MOT record matches its advertised mileage. It is for sale at Tom Hartley in Swadlincote. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 10 November 2026.

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Time on sale

This 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL has been on sale for at least 21 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 20 October 2026 at £174,950. Its asking price has not changed.

Mileage and MOT

It has had 9 MOTs. The latest, on 15 September 2022, passed.

There were no advisories at the latest test.

Mileage at that test: 12,531 miles, which matches the advertised 12,500 miles.

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