The 1978 Mercedes-Benz SLC is a rear-wheel-drive coupé, petrol-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 3.5 litres and an output of 147 kW (200 hp).
This car has been sold on 31/08/2026, and the last asking price was 12,000 €.
maksimi.fi has no price estimate for this car, because there are too few comparable cars.
The odometer reads 106,000 km, which works out at about 2,000 km per year. The estimated inspection deadline of 6/2026 has already passed.
- Leather upholstery
Running the car would have cost an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 247 € per year
- Insurance 680 € per year
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 930 € per year.
The seller is a private individual, Harjavalta.
Basic information
- Registration number
- MAX-78
- Mileage
- 106,000 km
Verify mileage authenticity - Engine
- 3.5 l, Petrol
- Model year
- 1978
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel drive
- Body type
- Coupé
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Blue
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- maksimi.fi ID
- 73050
Technical details
- Power
- 147 kW / 200 hp
- Seats
- 4
- Doors
- 2
- Last inspection
- 6/2024
- Gearbox
- Manual
Equipment
- Leather upholstery
Equipment rating
Last asking price: 12,000 €
| Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 04/07/2026 | 14,900 € | – |
| 12/07/2026 | 13,900 € | −1,000 € |
| 26/08/2026 | 12,000 € | −1,900 € |
The inspection period appears to have expired
The estimated due date was 6/2026, about 3 months ago. A privately used car over 40 years old is inspected every two years. Museum-registered vehicles follow a different interval. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 6/2024.
Check with TraficomThe interval is derived from the model year, because the listing has no first registration date. The car may have been inspected after the listing was posted, or taken off the road, in which case the inspection requirement does not run.
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
sale
Sales
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Time on market | Seller |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2026 | 12,000 € from 14,900 € (−2,900 €) | 106,000 km | 58 days | Private seller, Harjavalta, Satakunta |
Listing changes
| Date | What | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 26/08/2026 | Asking price | 13,900 € → 12,000 € |
| 12/07/2026 | Asking price | 14,900 € → 13,900 € |
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The APR under Finnish consumer protection law is 7.48%, calculated for a loan of €7,500 with a repayment period of 9 years, an account fee of €5, an opening fee of €35 and a nominal interest rate of 5.80%. The amount repayable would then be €10,215, i.e. €94/month. A credit card's APR may be 18.97%, calculated for a loan of €1,500 with a repayment period of one year and a nominal interest rate of 17.50%. The amount repayable would then be €1,646 in total, i.e. €146 per month. The final APR, loan term and monthly instalment are set out in the loan agreement. Lenders draw up the loan agreement based on an individual credit assessment. The nominal interest rate offered may vary between 4.19% and 20%, and annual loan costs between €0 and €150. The loan term offered varies between 1 and 20 years. Loan amounts offered range from €500 to €70,000.
Vehicle tax under the tax tables in force in 2026.
- Base tax 247 €/yr
- Driving power tax 0 €/yr
- Total vehicle tax 247 €/yr
Base tax is based on gross weight (approx. 1890 kg).
Estimated annual insurance cost (liability + comprehensive).
- Liability insurance250 €/yr
- Comprehensive430 €/yr
- Total insurance680 €/yr
≈ 57 €/mo
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Find tyresFrequently asked questions about this car
Which car has the registration MAX-78?
MAX-78 is a 1978 Mercedes-Benz SLC with 106,000 km on the odometer. It has been sold.
How much does Mercedes-Benz SLC cost?
Mercedes-Benz SLC has been sold; the last asking price was 12,000 €.
When was this car sold?
The car was sold on 31/08/2026, after at least 58 days on the market.
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 1978.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 106,000 km.
When is the car due for its next inspection?
Based on the listing data, the inspection period ended around 6/2026. A privately used car over 40 years old is inspected every two years. Museum-registered vehicles follow a different interval.
What fuel type and gearbox does the car have?
The fuel type is petrol and the gearbox is manual.
What features does the car have?
Notable features include Leather upholstery. The full feature list is on this page.
How much is the car's vehicle tax?
Vehicle tax is 247 € 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.
Where is Mercedes-Benz SLC located?
The car is located in Satakunta (Harjavalta, Satakunta).
How much does the car cost to keep per year?
The estimate is 927 € per year: vehicle tax 247 €, insurance 680 €. 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 (Harjavalta).
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.