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£8,674

1980 Mercedes-Benz 280TE

United States • 22 May 2025

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AI Listing Summary

This 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280TE is a European-market wagon imported from Germany in the late 1980s. It features a 2.8-liter inline-six engine, four-speed automatic transmission, and is finished in Classic White over Palomino MB-Tex. Noted issues include cosmetic wear, some mechanical malfunctions, and recent repairs.

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Condition 

5

The car has several cosmetic and mechanical issues, including dings, chipped paint, oxidation, non-operational features, and leaks. The interior shows wear and stains, and some components are not functioning correctly. These issues require moderate reconditioning.

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Transmission:

Automatic

Chassis No:

WDB12309312008331

Odometer:

130,000 miles

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

LHD

2.8-Liter DOHC Inline-Six Four-Speed Automatic Transmission Classic White Paint Palomino MB-Tex Upholstery w/Cloth Inserts 14" Bundt Wheels European-Style Headlights Sunroof Roof Rack Rear-Window Wiper Air Conditioning Heated Driver's Seat Profile Cassette Stereo
This 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280TE is a European-market wagon said to have been imported to the United States from Germany in the late 1980s by a collector in Louisiana.

One of a reported 3,614 examples produced for the year, it is finished in Classic White over Palomino MB-Tex and cloth upholstery and is powered by a 2.8 liter DOHC inline-six paired with a four-speed automatic transmission.

Additional equipment includes 14″ Bundt wheels, self-leveling rear suspension, European-style headlights, a sunroof, a roof rack, and a rear wiper as well as air conditioning, a heated driver’s seat, and a Profile cassette stereo.

The current owner purchased the car in June 2024, and subsequent work consisted of rebuilding the rear shocks, ...

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£4,748

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£13,239

Median Price (Since 2020)

£186,984

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