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£12,121

Euro 1985 Mercedes-Benz 280TE 5-Speed

United States • 16 Aug 2025

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AI Listing Summary

This 1985 Mercedes-Benz 280TE, a Dutch-market import, features a five-speed manual transmission and Thistle Green over Cream leather. Noteworthy issues include faded paint, a dent, interior blemishes, and a non-functional AC, impacting its overall condition.

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Condition 

5

The car has several cosmetic issues, including faded paint, a dent, cracks in the trim and upholstery, and worn switchgear. While the Carfax report is accident-free and the car has service records, the cosmetic issues and non-functional AC indicate noticeable wear and the need for moderate reconditioning.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

WDB1230931F052494

Odometer:

192,000 miles

Reg Number:

8XWX270

RHD/LHD:

LHD

TMU 2.8-Liter M110 Inline-Six Five-Speed Manual Transmission Thistle Green Paint Cream Leather Upholstery 14″ Bundt Alloy Wheels Anti-Lock Brakes Euro-Spec Headlights Power Rear Windows Split-Folding Rear Bench Service Records Accident-Free Carfax Report
This 1985 Mercedes-Benz 280TE is a Dutch-market example that was imported to the US in 1985, and it is finished in Thistle Green over Cream leather upholstery.

Power comes from a 2.8-liter inline-six paired with a five-speed manual transmission.

Equipment includes European-specification headlights, 14″ Bundt alloy wheels, anti-lock brakes, roof rails, power rear windows, and a 60/40 split-folding rear bench.

The car spent time in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, California, and Nevada, and it was purchased by the seller .

This W123 is offered with service records, an accident-free Carfax report, and a California title in the seller’s name.

The car was finished in Thistle Green Metallic (881U) from the factory, and several body panels we...

Points of note

£4,748

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£13,239

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£186,984

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