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£52,479

1973 Mercedes-Benz 280SEL 4.5 Sedan

United States • 24 May 2026

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This 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280SEL 4.5 sedan features a Phantom Gray repaint over red leather and is powered by a 4.5-liter V8. Recent servicing addresses some mechanical issues, but the car has cosmetic wear, an inoperable stereo, and an intermittent odometer, affecting its overall condition.

Condition

6

The car has moderate wear on the exterior and interior. There are light paint scratches, and the sunroof switch is faulty. The odometer is intermittent, and the stereo doesn't work, indicating mechanical issues. Some reconditioning is required.

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Transmission:

Automatic

Chassis No:

10806812014510

Odometer:

54,000 miles

Reg Number:

5CMR203

RHD/LHD:

LHD

on Intermittent Odometer, TMU 4.5-Liter V8 Three-Speed Automatic Gearbox Phantom Gray Repaint Red Leather Upholstery 14" Steel Wheels w/Covers Four-Wheel Disc Brakes Air Conditioning Power Windows Central Locking Window Sticker & Data Card Service Records
This 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280SEL 4.5 sedan is said to have remained with the family of its original owner until it was purchased in 2003 by the current owner, who drove it primarily to car shows and events.

Wearing a repaint in Phantom Gray over red leather upholstery, the car is powered by a 4.5-liter V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission.

Equipment includes four-wheel disc brakes, power steering, and 14″ steel wheels with polished and painted covers as well as with air conditioning, a heater, central locking, and power windows.

Recent service has included changing the oil, resealing the power-steering system, and replacing the battery, oil-pan gasket, steering coupler, tie rods, shifter bushings, water and fuel pumps...