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£2,782
1976 Mercedes-Benz 280S
Canada • 31 Aug 2026
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AI Listing Summary
This 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280S, a US-market example now in Canada, features a recently serviced 2.7L inline-six and a four-speed automatic transmission that has developed an abnormal noise. Despite recent mechanical work including AC conversion and belt replacements, the car presents several cosmetic and minor mechanical issues such as a cracked dashboard, window seal damage, and a radiator leak, indicating a need for reconditioning.
Condition
4
The car has several noted issues including delamination and cracks in window seals, a non-operative window motor, a cracked dashboard, a hole in the driver's floor, a radiator leak, corrosion on the underside, oil seepage from the differential, and an abnormal noise from the transmission when shifted into park or neutral. While mechanically it has had recent work done like valve adjustment, ignition timing, and replacement of belts and battery, these significant cosmetic and some mechanical issues place it in the 'Average' category, requiring reconditioning.
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Transmission:
Automatic
Chassis No:
11602012054913
Odometer:
137,000 miles
Reg Number:
OCBS-622
RHD/LHD:
LHD
2.7-Liter Inline-Six Four-Speed Automatic Transmission Repainted Red Black MB-Tex Upholstery 14" Steel Wheels w/Color-Matched Covers Power-Assisted Disc Brakes Becker Europa II Stereo Cruise Control Automatic Climate Control
This 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280S is a US-market example that was subsequently brought to Canada following the seller’s acquisition .
Work since that time is noted to have involved converting the air conditioning system to utilize R134a refrigerant, adjusting the valves and ignition timing, and replacing the battery, alternator, drive belts, tires, and more, as outlined below.
It was later listed , and the four-speed automatic transmission has since developed an abnormal noise when shifted into park or neutral.
Finished in red over black upholstery, the car is powered by a 2.7-liter inline-six and is further equipped with 14″ steel wheels, an AM/FM/cassette stereo, and cruise control.
This W116 280S is now offered at no reserve in Canada with Ontario registration...
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£2,170
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£4,792
Median Price (Since 2020)
£10,887
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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