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Free Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) VIN Decoder

Decode your Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) VIN number free for full specifications, engine, power, transmission and body, plus recalls and safety ratings. Covers 9 variants (1971–1989). No registration.

1971–1989 9 variants Convertible Petrol
Mercedes-Benz SL (R107)
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Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) specs by variant

Engine, power, transmission and emissions for each SL (R107) variant in our database.

VariantYearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
500 V8 4AT RWD (245 HP) 1971–1989 Petrol 5.0 L 241 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp RWD
500 V8 4AT RWD (231 HP) 1971–1989 Petrol 5.0 L 228 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp RWD
500 (G-Kat) V8 4AT RWD (223 HP) 1971–1989 Petrol 5.0 L 220 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp RWD
450 V8 4AT RWD (220 HP) 1971–1989 Petrol 4.5 L 217 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp RWD
420 V8 4AT RWD (218 HP) 1971–1989 Petrol 4.2 L 215 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp RWD
380 4AT RWD (280 HP) 1971–1989 Petrol 3.8 L 201 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp RWD
300 5MT RWD (188 HP) 1971–1989 Petrol 3.0 L 185 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD
280 5MT RWD (185 HP) 1971–1989 Petrol 2.7 L 182 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD
300 (G-Kat) 5MT RWD (180 HP) 1971–1989 Petrol 3.0 L 177 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) VIN FAQ

What does a Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) VIN tell you?+
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Look at the base of the windscreen on the driver's side, on the driver's door-jamb sticker, and on the vehicle registration document (V5C / title).
What years was the Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) made?+
Our database covers the Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) for model years 1971–1989, across 9 variants.
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