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MERCEDES-BENZ (W116) 280 S

Lowest Price: £2,170 • Median Price: £5,523 • Highest Price: £10,887 • Sell-Through Rate: 69%

Mercedes-Benz (W116) 280 S

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£2,170

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£5,523

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£10,887

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9

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WB & Sons

1975 Mercedes-Benz 280S

United Kingdom

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1973 MERCEDES-BENZ (W116) 2...

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1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 S

United Kingdom

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1976 Mercedes-Benz 280S

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1977 Mercedes-Benz 280S

United Kingdom

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1978 MERCEDES-BENZ 280 S W1...

France

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1975 Mercedes-Benz 280S

United States

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1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 S Saloon

United Kingdom

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1975 Mercedes-Benz 280S

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The Mercedes-Benz W116, including the 280 S, was produced from 1972 to 1980. It was the first Mercedes-Benz model to be officially called the S-Class.

The W116 was a technologically advanced car for its time, featuring safety innovations. It was named European Car of the Year in 1973.

Its successor was the Mercedes-Benz W126.

A lesser-known fact: the W116 was used in the 1977 German Autumn crisis when the Lufthansa jet "Landshut" was hijacked. West German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt used a W116 as a mobile command center during the crisis.

How much is a Mercedes-Benz (W116) 280 S worth?

In average condition, a Mercedes-Benz (W116) 280 S is worth £5,523.

What is the most expensive Mercedes-Benz (W116) 280 S to sell in history publicly?

The most expensive Mercedes-Benz (W116) 280 S to sell in history was sold for £10,887.

What is the cheapest Mercedes-Benz (W116) 280 S to sell in history publicly?

The cheapest Mercedes-Benz (W116) 280 S to sell in history was sold for £2,170.

When was the Mercedes-Benz (W116) 280 S produced?

The Mercedes-Benz (W116) 280 S was produced between 1973 and 1979.

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