MERCEDES-BENZ (W116) 280 S
Lowest Price: £2,170 • Median Price: £5,523 • Highest Price: £10,887 • Sell-Through Rate: 75%
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£2,170
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SINCE 2020
£5,523
MEDIAN PRICE:
SINCE 2020
HIGHEST PRICE:
£10,887
SINCE 2020
NUMBER OF SOLD CARS:
9
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SELL THROUGH RATE:
75%
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14th Oct 2025
1976 Mercedes-Benz 280S
Bonhams Cars Online
£4,060
14th Jan 2022
1977 Mercedes-Benz 280S
Osenat
£10,887
20th Oct 2020
1978 MERCEDES-BENZ 280 S W116
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£10,461
16th Jun 2025
1975 Mercedes-Benz 280S
Bonhams
Not Sold
11th Dec 2021
1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 S Saloon
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£7,018
16th Apr 2019
1975 Mercedes-Benz 280S
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£5,523
4th Oct 2024
42k-Mile 1975 Mercedes-Benz 280S
Collecting Cars
£3,453
6 Aug 2021
1974 MERCEDES-BENZ (W116) 280 S
Bring A Trailer
£6,789
6th Dec 2018
1976 Mercedes-Benz 280S
Collecting Cars
£6,366
10th May 2023
1973 MERCEDES-BENZ (W116) 280 S
Collecting Cars
£2,170
5 Aug 2021
1977 MERCEDES-BENZ (W116) 280 S
H&H Auctioneers
Not Sold
19th Sep 2012
1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 S
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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.