£8,600
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE Saloon
United Kingdom • 3 Aug 2022
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE Saloon is a right-hand drive W108 Series with automatic gearbox, boasting an attractive color combination. Restored in the mid-1990s and owned by the current vendor since 1993, it has been lightly used, garaged, and maintained for shows.
Condition
6
While the car has been restored and lightly used since, it is noted that the engine was changed with a donor engine from the same year and model, and the car has been garaged and only used in dry weather. More information is needed to get a more accurate rating.
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Automatic
Transmission:
10801822077481
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
BEG844J
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE Saloon Few owners, the current since 1993; restored and repainted in the mid-1990s and only lightly used since; right-hand drive W108 Series with automatic gearbox in attractive colour combination The Mercedes-Benz 280 SE was produced in sedan, coupe and convertible versions.
Designed by Friedrich Geiger, who also styled the 300SL Gullwing, these elegant designs still turn heads today.
Power for the 280 SE came from a 2.8-litre inline-six engine that produced 180 horsepower by way of Bosch fuel injection.
BEG844J was first registered in February 1971 and only had two owners before the current vendor.
The original owner was apparently the Welsh actor and comedian Mr Stan Sennet.
The current owner purchased the car in February 1993 for the princely sum of £725! At this time the car underwent an extensive restoration which included four new Mercedes doors, new sills, rear panels and bottom well recess.
There were new seals fitted throughout and the car respr...
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£2,432
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£12,755
Median Price (Since 2020)
£92,824
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Mar 08 2018
Latest MOT Mileage
79,780 miles
Registration Date
1971-02-08
MOT History
Passed
On Mar 09 2017 with 79,780 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Coolant leak
- Oil leak
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front sill dented
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Passed
On Mar 01 2016 with 79,749 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- n/s mirror cracked
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- damage n/s outer sill
- corrosion on o/s sill
Failed
On Mar 01 2016 with 79,749 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- n/s mirror cracked
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- damage n/s outer sill
- corrosion on o/s sill
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Passed
On Mar 04 2015 with 79,736 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
User Entered:
- front number plate cracked
- n/s mirror cracked
Failed
On Mar 04 2015 with 79,736 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory:
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
User Entered:
- front number plate cracked
- n/s mirror cracked
Passed
On Feb 18 2014 with 79,717 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
User Entered:
- oil leak
Failed
On Feb 18 2014 with 79,717 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
User Entered:
- oil leak
Passed
On Feb 16 2013 with 79,637 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
User Entered:
- front number plate cracked
- oil leaks
- rear tyres cracking
Passed
On Feb 11 2012 with 79,529 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
User Entered:
- rear tyres cracking
Passed
On Feb 17 2011 with 79,478 miles
Failed
On Feb 08 2011 with 79,473 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Passed
On Mar 04 2010 with 79,316 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Passed
On Feb 26 2009 with 79,234 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Passed
On Feb 22 2008 with 78,963 miles
Passed
On Jul 29 2006 with 78,632 miles
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