£1,460
1985 MERCEDES 280CE AUTO
Anglia Car Auctions • UK • 20 Jun 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 10% of Past Sales
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£1,460
1985 MERCEDES 280CE AUTO
UK • 20 Jun 2026 • Lot 585
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1980s Mercedes-Benz 280CE (C123) is offered with no reserve and has had significant expenditure since 2005, including extensive works in 2016. The car features a correct 3.0 diesel engine swap and comes with a good history file, though it is still a partially completed project.
Condition
5
The car is described as a 'partially completed project' which indicates it requires reconditioning. While extensive works were undertaken in 2016 and the car 'appears to be solid', it is not in a finished or near-perfect state. The engine has been swapped, indicating mechanical work has been done but may not be fully complete.
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216,007 miles (via 2014 MOT)
1230532A245815
1985
Auction
Automatic
LHD
United Kingdom
£1,460
1985 MERCEDES 280CE AUTO
Anglia Car Auctions • UK • 20 Jun 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 10% of Past Sales
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Description
2,996cc, diesel.
This Mercedes-Benz 280CE (C123) is being offered as a partially completed project.
It was purchased by the family in 2005 and has been subject to much expenditure since.
Extensive works were undertaken in 2016 and the car appears to be solid.
Prior to the vendor's purchase, the car had been fitted with a 3.0 diesel engine which is recorded on the V5 correctly.
The history file contains current and older V5s, Mo
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Price Analysis vs Other (W123) 280 CEs
£1,460
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£8,899
Median Price (Since 2020)
£62,987
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous (W123) 280 CE Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 12th Oct 2015
Latest MOT mileage:
216,007 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 13th Oct 2014, 216,007 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Passed
On 5th Oct 2013, 215,632 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Passed
On 8th Oct 2012, 215,198 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On 20th May 2011, 214,108 miles
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