MERCEDES-BENZ (W116) 280 SE
Lowest Price: £2,210 • Median Price: £11,000 • Highest Price: £63,181 • Sell-Through Rate: 76%
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£2,210
LOWEST PRICE:
SINCE 2020
£11,000
MEDIAN PRICE:
SINCE 2020
HIGHEST PRICE:
£63,181
SINCE 2020
NUMBER OF SOLD CARS:
26
ALL TIME
SELL THROUGH RATE:
76%
ALL TIME
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£3,070
22nd Oct 2025
1977 Mercedes-Benz 280SE
Barons
£8,624
8th Feb 2025
1979 Mercedes-Benz W116 280 SE - Sold
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Not Sold
2nd Oct 2024
45k-Mile 1977 Mercedes-Benz 280SE
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£14,704
28th Aug 2025
1973 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 4.5 Sedan
Mecum
£5,944
5th Dec 2024
1973 Mercedes-Benz 280SE
Bring A Trailer
£7,960
26th May 2024
1973 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 4.5 Sedan
Bring A Trailer
£13,647
19th Aug 2025
1973 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 4.5
Bring A Trailer
Not Sold
29th Nov 2024
1973 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 4.5 Sedan
Bring A Trailer
£13,825
21st May 2024
1973 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 4.5
Bring A Trailer
£45,735
19th May 2025
1973 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 4.5
Collecting Cars
£3,192
21st Oct 2024
1972 Mercedes-Benz (W116) 280 SE
Charterhouse
£2,210
27th Mar 2024
1977 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE Being sold without reserve Registr
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The Mercedes-Benz W116, including the 280 SE, was produced from 1972 to 1980. It was the first Mercedes-Benz model to be officially called the S-Class.
The W116 was known for its safety features, including a reinforced passenger cell and a fuel tank positioned above the rear axle.
The W116 was succeeded by the W126 S-Class in 1979.
Did you know that the W116 was initially designed with a rotary engine in mind? Mercedes-Benz ultimately abandoned the idea due to concerns about fuel consumption and emissions.
How much is a Mercedes-Benz (W116) 280 SE worth?
In average condition, a Mercedes-Benz (W116) 280 SE is worth £12,324.
What is the most expensive Mercedes-Benz (W116) 280 SE to sell in history publicly?
The most expensive Mercedes-Benz (W116) 280 SE to sell in history was sold for £84,752.
What is the cheapest Mercedes-Benz (W116) 280 SE to sell in history publicly?
The cheapest Mercedes-Benz (W116) 280 SE to sell in history was sold for £1,181.
When was the Mercedes-Benz (W116) 280 SE produced?
The Mercedes-Benz (W116) 280 SE was produced between 1972 and 1980.