1983 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.8 SL

Overview

• Make: Mercedes-Benz
• Model: SL
• Version: 3.8 Auto RWD 2dr
• Year: 1983
• Mileage: 110,000 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Convertible, 2 doors, 2 seats
• Engine: 3.8 litres
• Gearbox: Automatic
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: Silver

About this car

This 1983 Mercedes-Benz SL has covered 110,000 miles. We have tracked this advert for 6 days. The advertised mileage is lower than the latest MOT reading of 111,200 miles. Check this with the dealer. The latest recorded MOT expires on 5 August 2027. You can find this car at Cars to Go in Bournemouth. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 12 November 2026.

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Time on sale

AskCar first saw this 1983 Mercedes-Benz SL advertised 6 days ago.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 6 November 2026 at £22,950. 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 12 November 2026: valid until 5 August 2027.

It has had 6 MOTs. The latest, on 5 August 2026, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides; central brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; and 1 more.

Mileage at that test: 111,200 miles. The advert says 110,000 miles, fewer than the MOT record, so ask the dealer which is right.