Repairs and technical info Mercedes 500 SL

Body 

Tin generally: Very good condition. 

Chassis: Very good condition. 

Painting: Good condition. M.B. colour code 558 “signal red.” 

Rust: Free. 

Scratches and bumps: No bumps. Some little scratches. 

Repaired damages: Repaired little damage in rear RH wheel arch.  















Welded parts: None. 

Filled parts: None. 

Clearance: No. 

Underbody:

• Visible rust: Rust free. Water outlets repaired in front of the sills on left and right bracket.
• Welded parts: New welded parts while repairing the sills.
• Antirust treatment: Only partially. Sills repainted with thin anti stone chip paint, after repairing work. 
• Cavity seal: No 
• Side members: Perfect condition. 
• A-/B-/C-Pillars: Perfect condition. 

Hard-top: 

• Painting, Frame: Original paint (M.B.:568). Excellent condition. 
• Tightness: Perfect. 
• Sliding roof: No. 
• Chrome plated parts: Small dent on right side lower moulding. 

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Convertible hood: Very good condition. Without cuts or holes. Black color.

Doors: 

• Tin, Painting, Rust: Good condition. 
• Handle, Locks: Very good condition. Working properly. Look repaired on RH door. 
• Seals: Very good condition. 
• Closing: Very good condition. 
• Windows: Very good condition. 

Bonnet: 

• Tin, Painting, Rust: Very good condition. No rust. 
• Closing: Good condition 
• Insulation: Original, a little weathered. 

Boot Door: 

• Tin, Painting, Rust: Original. Very good condition. No rust. 
• Handle, Lock: Very good condition. Working properly. 
• Seals: Good condition. 
• Closing: Good condition. 

Trunk: Perfect. Rust free. 

Chrome, Bumpers: Very Good condition. 

Windows: Perfect. Electric window working properly. 

• Glass: Perfect 
• Seals: Very good condition. 
• Rear mirrors: Perfect. 

• Exhausting: Good condition. Working properly. Repaired by welding 2 small holes in the front of middle silencer.

Techniques 

Engine: M117.962 (1980-1985), 240 PS. 

1. New motor oil, new oil filter, new sparks plugs. K-jetronic inj. System calibrated. 
2. Mileage: Km. 79.484 Km. 
3. General impression: Very good condition. 
4. Engine running: Very good condition. 
5. Engine mounting: New engine mounting. 
6. Oil lost: Some little drops. 
7. Cylinder head: Very good condition. 

Radiator: Perfect. New antifreeze. 

Tubes: Very good condition. 

Aggregates: 

• Water pipe: Very good condition. 
• Ignition: Working properly. 
• Alternator: Working properly.  

Gearbox & Differential: Working properly. Box and differential oil changed. 

Clutch: Working properly. 

Steering: Very good condition. Adjusted steering box. 

Brake: 

• Pads: New front brake pads. Rear brake pads checked. 
• Discs: New disc on front brakes. Very good condition. 
• Lines: Good condition. 

Footbrake: Full effect. 

Chassis: 

• Suspension: 
• Wheel bearing: Original. Good condition. 
• Suspension axle and double whishbone arm: Review and primer/protection of welding front axle bracket, right side. 

Wheels: 

• R14/h 6,5J 
• Rims: Restored and painted rims. Very good condition. 
• Hub cap: No 

Tires: 

• Manufacturer: Vredestein 
• Size: 215VR60 
• Production date 
• (DOT): New 
• Tread depth: Few Km’s (less than 1.500km)
• Damages: None. 

Lightning/Blinker: Function flawless. Glasses in good condition. 

Horn: Working properly. 

Wiper: Working properly/ Head lamp wash working properly. 

Heating: Working properly. 

Interior: 

Seats & Upholstery: Original Leather seats (colour M.B.: Cream 035/135/235) 

• Condition: Original. Restoring work of cushion springs that were a bit worn/bent. 
• Spots, cuts or damages: No. 
• Head rests: Original. Very good condition. 
• Arm rest: No. 

Door panels: 

• Condition at all: Original. Very good condition. 
• Spots or damages: No. 

Floor trimming: 

• Condition at all: Original, some wear, but still in very good condition. 
• Spots or damages: Some small holes in the rear carpet footrest. 

Roof trimming: Original. Very good condition. 

Dashboard: Original, except a new A/C control that was mounted later. 

• Damages: No. 
• Speedometer: Original. Working properly. 
• Buttons, switchers: Very good condition. 
• Trimming: Very good condition. 

Pedals: Very good condition. 
Steering wheel: Very good condition. 
Radio: Original of the period, including automatic antenna and original loudspeaker. 
Interior lighting: Very good condition.
Seatbelts: 

Miscellaneous 

Additional extras: Aftermarket mounted A/C system, currently disabled. 
Registration & HU: Registered in Spain, year 1987. MOT test expiry date: 03/2015. 
Valuation: 

History: Purchased in Valencia in August 2014, the car was owned by the family Cortés. The father had a small collection of cars, but when he died, his daughters decided to get rid of it. The car was offered for sale online and Spoilers380 bought it for incorporation into its project.