As the availability of high-calibre cars reduces year on year here on the European continent, the temptation to look abroad is clear. If one desires a classic Mercedes W113 Pagoda, one must have one – whether it be left-hand or right-hand drive. A Pagoda is a Pagoda. This temptation requires discreet and supported planning.

There are a number of steps that need to be considered from a legal, financial and enjoyment perspective. Over years of supporting owners importing and caring for their vehicles, we have established the most streamlined processes to help you acquire an overseas W113 Pagoda and register it for UK roads.

This process utilises our strong relationships with local authorities to ensure we push your W113 Pagoda swiftly through the legal registration process. Our team will manage aspect of this journey, from the paperwork and enquiries to the transportation, official testing and road-certification process.

• Managed Shipping Process
• Transportation to and from ports domestic and foreign
• Registration filing and management
• Servicing and testing for road-certification
• Organisation of all paperwork for your records
• Standard/personal license plate acquisition, printing, registration and affixing

Once your Pagoda SL is with us, you have the option to take advantage of our New Owner Health Check – the perfect way to guarantee you your first hassle free 12 months of motoring. This check helps us all understand the condition of your vehicle, making any necessary improvements and getting you and your vehicle primed and ready for the road.

Oliver is our dedicated Heritage Mercedes-Benz advisor who will work with you on a 1-2-1 basis to give your classic Mercedes-Benz the care it deserves.

This US 280SL was imported by Matthew in the middle of 2022. Matthew commissioned us to carry out a New Owner Health Check and prepare the vehicle for road use before registering it with the UK authorities. This particular vehicle was a lovely example of a US-specification Pagoda that we managed to swiftly register.

In the beginning, R107 customers started bringing their 1960s cars to SLSHOP. Following this, we’ve grown into a dedicated workshop specifically for cars of this era. Here, you’ll find a wide variety of Pagodas. Of those, some are here for final touches, some for initial assessment, and everything in between. After all, every Pagoda’s needs are different. And it’s not just SLs in this workshop, either… In addition, we regularly see earlier SLs and all manner of saloons, coupes, and convertibles from this glorious era of style and statement.

So step back in time and browse our 1960s workshop here. Because who doesn’t love eyeing beautiful old cars!

Tour all buildings here

ENJOY YOUR VEHICLE WITH CONFIDENCE. PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT FOR AS LITTLE AS £55.00 PER MONTH