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£63,250

1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE Convertible

Bonhams • UK • 7 Sept 2019

Market Position:

Lowest 20% of Past Sales

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£63,250

1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE Convertible

UK • 7 Sept 2019

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE Convertible is a rare, right-hand drive model with a manual transmission and one owner from new. It has been used sparingly and serviced annually, making it a desirable classic for collectors.

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Condition 

7

The car has been used sparingly and serviced annually, but there are few records. The seats have been reupholstered and a more modern radio fitted, but the original is available. The car is described as running well and is offered with the original service booklet (stamped up to 1990), a V5 registration document, and MoT to July 2020.

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5,000 miles

111025-20-002789

RHD

United Kingdom

Manual

ABW 146G

1969

Auction

£63,250

1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE Convertible

Bonhams • UK • 7 Sept 2019

Market Position:

Lowest 20% of Past Sales

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Description

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Price Analysis vs Other (W111) 280 SE Cabriolets

£8,122

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£192,166

Median Price (Since 2020)

£571,340

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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Lowest 20% of Past Sales

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Previous (W111) 280 SE Cabriolet Sales

MOT Information

Expired

Expired on 14th Jan 2021

Latest MOT mileage:

96,409 miles

MOT History

Passed

On 15th Jul 2019, 96,409 miles


Failed

On 12th Jul 2019, 96,409 miles

There were 4 defects noted.

Major:
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Passed

On 7th Jul 2017, 96,409 miles


Passed

On 7th Nov 2016, 96,409 miles

There were 2 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Vehicle Undersilled
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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101 New Bond Street, London, Greater London, W1S 1SR, England

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