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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%
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£2,170
LOWEST PRICE:
SINCE 2020
£5,523
MEDIAN PRICE:
SINCE 2020
HIGHEST PRICE:
£10,887
SINCE 2020
NUMBER OF SOLD CARS:
9
ALL TIME
SELL THROUGH RATE:
69%
ALL TIME
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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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