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£9,141

35-Years-Owned 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 4.5 Sedan

United States • 8 Aug 2025

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 4.5 sedan has been with its current owner for 35 years, during which they added 146k miles. It features a rebuilt engine, replaced hydropneumatic level compensator, and recent cylinder head work; however, it has cosmetic issues such as paint blemishes, a dented bumper, and non-functional AC.

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Condition 

6

The car has moderate wear. There are paint scratches, a dent in the front bumper, and a cracked dashboard. The air conditioning doesn't work and the radio is not connected, so some reconditioning is required.

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Transmission:

Automatic

Chassis No:

10806712009399

Odometer:

46,000 miles

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

LHD

on Rolled Odometer 4.5-Liter M117 V8 Three-Speed Automatic Transmission Tobacco Brown Paint Palomino MB-Tex Upholstery 14" Steel Wheels with Painted Centers Four-Wheel Disc Brakes Power Windows Central Locking
This 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 4.5 sedan was acquired in 1989 by its current owner, who proceeded to add a claimed 146k miles over the next 35 years of ownership.

The car is finished in Tobacco Brown over Palomino MB-Tex and is powered by a 4.5-liter M117 V8 mated to a three-speed automatic transmission.

It is further equipped with 14″ steel wheels with painted centers as well as four-wheel disc brakes, power windows, and central locking.

Work in 2024 involved resurfacing the cylinder heads as well as replacing the oil cooler and hydropneumatic level compensator.

Previously listed , this W108 sedan is offered again by the seller on behalf of its owner with a clean California title in the owner’s name.

The car is finished in Tobacco Brown and features a hood ornament, a retr...

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£2,432

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£12,395

Median Price (Since 2020)

£92,824

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