1957 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL for sale

Name: 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL
Brand: Mercedes-Benz
SKU: aa0034
Price: 150000 EUR
Availability: InStock

€150,000

VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme.

Kerpen, Germany

Mileage: 4,500 km
Gearbox: 4-speed gearbox
First registration: March 1957
Doors: 2

1957 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL for Sale in Germany

This 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL for sale in Germany is the touring roadster with which Mercedes-Benz put the SL shape within reach of buyers who did not need a racing car.

Finished in Silver, this used Mercedes-Benz 190 SL has covered 4,500 km (2,796 miles). It was first registered in March 1957. Its petrol engine produces 108 PS (79 kW). The convertible body carries the low grille and the eyebrow arches of its larger sibling, with a cabin trimmed in leather and a folding roof that stows flush behind the seats.

The 190 SL opened the SL name to a wider audience and established the open Mercedes two-seater as a category rather than an exception. Restored examples are collected for the shape and for the usability the smaller engine brings.

The 190 SL was the affordable answer to the 300 SL, sharing its styling and its fully independent suspension for a fraction of the price. Mercedes-Benz built 25,881 of them at Stuttgart and Untertürkheim between 1955 and 1963, when the 230 SL replaced both cars; the design is credited to Karl Wilfert and Walter Häcker.

Technical Information

This unit

First registration: March 1957
Location: Kerpen, Germany

Powertrain

Transmission: 4-speed gearbox

Chassis & equipment

Doors: 2

Further details

Body style: Convertible
Power quoted by the dealer: 108 PS (79 kW)
Fuel type: Petrol
Exterior colour: Silver
Mileage quoted by the dealer: 4,500 km (2,796 mi)
Price basis: VAT not deductible

Manufacturer figures

Engine capacity: 1,897 cm3

FAQ

This Mercedes-Benz 190 SL in the European market

Is this Mercedes-Benz priced above or below the European market?

At €150,000, it sits below the median of €165,000 for the 305 Mercedes-Benz advertised in Europe in 2026. 45% of them are advertised for less. Asking prices are not transaction prices, and specification differences explain much of the spread.

Can this Mercedes-Benz be bought in Germany and registered elsewhere in Europe?

The car is located in Kerpen, Germany. The dealer quotes it as: VAT not deductible. Cross-border purchase is normal for this kind of car, but the documentation, the certificate of conformity, transport and the registration rules of the destination country all have to be settled with the selling dealer first.

How much did this Mercedes-Benz 190 SL cost new?

The manufacturer's base list price was €16,500 in Germany, excluding options. This car is advertised at €150,000, 809% above that figure. A list price is the launch price of the version without options, so a heavily specified car left the factory above it, and it says nothing about what the car is worth today.

How does the mileage of this Mercedes-Benz compare?

4,500 km recorded, against a median of 11,620 km across the Mercedes-Benz advertised in Europe in 2026. It is therefore among the lower-mileage cars currently listed. Service history and previous owners are not published on LUSSO and should be confirmed with the selling dealer.

Which other Mercedes-Benz are priced closest to this one?

a 1996 car in the Netherlands at €149,500, and a 1997 car in the Netherlands at €149,500. Observed in 2026. Comparing them means putting model year, mileage, factory options and the VAT basis side by side before the price itself.

Who is selling this Mercedes-Benz 190 SL, and how does a purchase work?

Amian Collection Cars, a professional dealer in Kerpen, Germany. LUSSO lists the car and passes enquiries to that dealer; the inspection, the negotiation, the invoice and the transfer of ownership all take place directly between the buyer and the dealer. LUSSO does not hold stock, take deposits or act as an intermediary in payment.

Can this Mercedes-Benz 190 SL be inspected before purchase?

The car is at Kerpen, Germany, and an inspection is arranged with the selling dealer. Buyers based in another country commonly appoint an independent inspector or a marque specialist rather than travel. Ask the dealer for the service record, the number of previous owners and any accident history: LUSSO does not publish these and cannot confirm them.

1957 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL for sale

1957 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL for Sale in Germany