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£62,987

1980 Mercedes-Benz 280CE

Bring A Trailer • US • 14 Apr 2026

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£62,987

1980 Mercedes-Benz 280CE

US • 14 Apr 2026 • Lot #237833

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280CE, with only 10k miles, features a recent service and repairs, including new tires and brake work. Finished in Silver Blue Metallic with blue MB-Tex upholstery, it offers classic features and is offered with service records and a California title.

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Condition 

8

The car has low mileage (10k), recent maintenance (oil change, brakes, tires), and repaired components (sunroof, glove compartment). The description indicates minor signs of use, but overall, it appears to be very well-maintained with minimal cosmetic imperfections.

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10,000 miles

WDB12305312019089

1980

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Automatic

LHD

United States

£62,987

1980 Mercedes-Benz 280CE

Bring A Trailer • US • 14 Apr 2026

Market Position:

World Record

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Description

2.8-Liter Inline-Six Four-Speed Automatic Transmission Silver Blue Metallic Paint Blue MB-Tex Upholstery 14" Bundt Alloy Wheels Disc Brakes Sunroof Power Antenna Fog Lights Automatic Climate Control Power Windows Woodgrain Interior Trim Becker AM/FM Stereo Two Keys Service Records This 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280CE is said to have been driven approximately 1k miles by its first owner from new through 1987, at which time it was placed into storage until being acquired by the first owner’s nephew in 2018.

Now showing 10k miles, the car is finished in Silver Blue Metallic over blue MB-Tex upholstery.

Power is provided by a 2.8-liter inline-six paired with a four-speed automatic transmission, and equipment includes a sunroof, a power antenna, fog lights, disc brakes, 14″ Bundt alloy wheels, automatic climate control, power windows, woodgrain interior trim, and a Becker AM/FM stereo.

Work within the last year involved changing the oil, differential fluid, tires, and front brake pads and rotor...

Price Analysis vs Other (W123) 280 CEs

£1,460

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£8,899

Median Price (Since 2020)

£62,987

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