Original Color Code

[AAR]

Hi,
I recently purchased a 1971 280SL, the current color is grey, which I believe is not the original color. Does anyone know how can I find the original color code? Although am not having any data card or car history.

[WRe]

Hi,
there is a paint number plate in your engine bay. Use search function.
e.g. https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=23916.msg171264#msg171264
...WRe

[Vander]

In the engine compartment, there is a metal plate on the driver's side by the top of the strut tower. Post a picture of it, and we will tell you the original colors.

[AAR]

 

In the engine compartment, there is a metal plate on the driver's side by the top of the strut tower. Post a picture of it, and we will tell you the original colors.

Hello Vander,
Thank you for the help, this is the picture.

[WRe]

158 white grey
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[Jonny B]

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[rwmastel]

Does your car look similar to this?

https://www.mercedes-market.com/2018/10/17/mercedes-benz-color-code-158-g-white-grey-weiss-grau/

[AAR]

  Thanks for the help

[rwmastel]

Sooooo ........ is your car currently painted 158, or some other shade of gray?  My hub caps and hard top are 158.  It's a nice color.

[AAR]

Sooooo ........ is your car currently painted 158, or some other shade of gray?  My hub caps and hard top are 158.  It's a nice color.

Currently it is a grey shade, but I think I will be going with the original 158.

[Garry]

Looks like it might currently be 173G Anthracite gray or ever 190G Graphite gray

[AAR]

Yes I believe it is.
I only have one doubt though since the paint is not in a good quality, shall I go with the original color or keep it as is 
Thinking of it in the long term.