1984 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL 2.8

Overview

• Make: Mercedes-Benz
• Model: 280 SL
• Version: 2.8 RWD 2dr (185 bhp)
• Year: 1984
• Mileage: 46,000 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Convertible, 2 doors
• Engine: 2.8 litres, 185 bhp
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: Green

About this car

This 1984 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL is advertised with 46,000 miles on the clock. We first recorded this car for sale 165 days ago. Ask the dealer why the advert shows fewer miles than the 47,257 recorded at the latest MOT. Our latest MOT record expired on 20 August 2026. Check the current position with the dealer. It is for sale at Ilkley Motor Company in Bradford. 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 1984 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL has been on sale for at least 165 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 28 May 2026 at £34,980. Its asking price has not changed.

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 9 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 20 August 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It has had 18 MOTs. The latest, on 21 August 2025, passed.

There were no advisories at the latest test.

Mileage at that test: 47,257 miles. The advert says 46,000 miles, fewer than the MOT record, so ask the dealer which is right.