Wouldn't that be an M117 (117.983) - 4.5L V-8 ?

That engine was used on 450SE & 450SEL ('73-'75).

I believe the SL's had 117.982 or 117.985 engines depending on year.

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Graham
85 300D,72 350SL, 98 E320, Outback 2.5