1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL 2.8

AskCar lists 55 used Mercedes-Benz 280 SL from 28 UK dealerships, as of 8 November 2026.

Overview

  • Make: Mercedes-Benz
  • Model: 280 SL
  • Version: 2.8 RWD 2dr
  • Year: 1971
  • Mileage: 39,500 miles
  • Fuel: Petrol
  • Body: Convertible, 2 doors, 2 seats
  • Engine: 2.8 litres
  • Drive: Rear-wheel drive
  • Colour: Black

About this car

The advertised mileage for this 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL is 39,500 miles. We first recorded this car for sale 44 days ago. According to the government's MOT record, its advertised mileage is consistent with the latest test. The seller is The Hairpin Company, based in Compton Bassett. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 8 November 2026.

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Time on sale

This 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL has been on sale for at least 44 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 25 September 2026.

Mileage and MOT

It has had 3 MOTs. The latest, on 19 June 2019, passed.

There were no advisories at the latest test.

Mileage at that test: 36,426 miles, which matches the advertised 39,500 miles.

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