The 1973 Mercedes-Benz SL 450 is a rear-wheel-drive convertible, petrol-powered with an automatic gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 4.5 litres and an output of 159 kW (216 hp). The car is imported. Used imports of this make totalled 14,523 cars in 2023–2025.

The asking price is 12,500 €. The chance this car sells within the next 30 days is about 43%.

The asking price has been reduced once, by 1,500 € from the original 14,000 €. bilbil.fi has no price estimate for this car, because the listing does not have enough information. A dealer typically sells this model in about 13 days and a private seller in about 20 days.

The next inspection is due 03/07/2028.

Running the car costs an estimated:

Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 1,000 € per year.

The original tyre size is 195/65 R15.

The seller is a private individual, Sipoo.

The car has been for sale for 35 days since 19/08/2026. The listing has been renewed mid-sale.

Basic information

Registration number
SYB-743
Mileage
0 km
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Engine
4.5 l, Petrol
Model year
1973
Gearbox
Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Body type
Convertible
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
Red
Tyre size
195/65 R15
Wheel size
15″
Steering position
Left-hand
Imported car
Yes
bilbil.fi ID
182291

Technical details

Seats
2
First registration
01/01/1973

Gearbox
Automatic

Equipment

No notable equipment was identified from the listing.

Equipment rating

Asking price: 12,500 €

No estimate

No price estimate: the listing does not have enough information.

12,000 €12,500 €13,000 €13,500 €14,000 €14,500 €19/8/20262/9/202616/9/202630/9/2026
DatePriceChange
19/08/202614,000 €–
22/09/202612,500 €–

Next inspection due 03/07/2028

About 21 months left. A privately used car over 40 years old is inspected every two years. Museum-registered vehicles follow a different interval.

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The due date comes from the listing description, not from the inspection interval.

Failure rate among cars of the same age

Of at least 25-year-old petrol passenger cars, 40.4% failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (185,386 inspections, median mileage 254,000 km).

Sale periods

Private seller, Sipoo, Uusimaa 35 days for sale
19/8/20262/9/202616/9/202630/9/2026

Grey break: the listing was off the market, with no sale recorded.

Sales

No previous sales.

Listing changes

DateWhatChange
22/09/2026Listing renewed –
22/09/2026Asking price 14,000 € → 12,500 €

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Vehicle tax under the tax tables in force in 2026.

  • Base tax 296 €/yr
  • Driving power tax 0 €/yr
  • Total vehicle tax 296 €/yr

Base tax is based on gross weight (approx. 2120 kg).

Estimated annual insurance cost (liability + comprehensive).

Driver's age 45 yrs
  • Liability insurance260 €/yr
  • Comprehensive440 €/yr
  • Total insurance700 €/yr

≈ 58 €/mo

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Remember to check tyre condition with the seller.

Mercedes SL (1973–1980) · 450. R107 (147kW)

Tyre sizes for this car

  • 195/65 R15 Original
  • 225/40 R18 Recommended
  • 205/45 R17 Recommended
  • 205/55 R16 Recommended
  • 205/70 R14 Recommended

Wheel sizes for this car

14″
15″
16″
17″
18″

Original wheel size: 15″

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Frequently asked questions about this car

Which car has the registration SYB-743?

SYB-743 is a 1973 Mercedes-Benz SL 450 with 0 km on the odometer. It is for sale at 12,500 €.

How much does Mercedes-Benz SL 450 cost?

Mercedes-Benz SL 450 is for sale at 12,500 €.

How long has this car been for sale?

The car has been for sale for at least 35 days: the first listing entered bilbil.fi's tracking on 19/08/2026, and the listing has since been renewed.

Has the price been reduced?

Yes. The asking price is 1,500 € below the original listing price.

Has this car been on the market before?

No earlier completed sales are on record for this car.

What model year is the car?

The car is model year 1973 and was first registered on 01/01/1973. It was imported to Finland as a used car.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 0 km.

When is the car due for its next inspection?

According to the listing, the next inspection is due 03/07/2028. A privately used car over 40 years old is inspected every two years. Museum-registered vehicles follow a different interval.

How common are used imports of this make?

14,523 used Mercedes-Benz passenger cars were imported into Finland in 2023–2025, 11.8% of all used passenger-car imports. The most common source countries for used passenger-car imports are Sweden (52%) and Germany (30%).

What fuel type and gearbox does the car have?

The fuel type is petrol and the gearbox is automatic.

How much is the car's vehicle tax?

Vehicle tax is 296 € per year. It consists of the base tax, determined by CO₂ emissions or gross weight, and the driving power tax, charged on fuels other than petrol.

What tyre size fits this car?

The car's original tyre size is 195/65 R15.

Where is Mercedes-Benz SL 450 located?

The car is located in Uusimaa (Sipoo, Uusimaa).

How much does the car cost to keep per year?

The estimate is 996 € per year: vehicle tax 296 €, insurance 700 €. Insurance and energy are estimates; vehicle tax is calculated from the car's own data.

Who is selling this car?

The seller is Private seller (Sipoo).

Where can I see this car's price history?

This page shows the changes to the car's asking price, its sale periods and the edits made to the listing.