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£9,141
35-Years-Owned 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 4.5 Sedan
United States • 8 Aug 2025
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.

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
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£92,824
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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