£141.2k
1971 Mercedes-Benz (W111) 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet
Collecting Cars • UK • 18 Mar 2025
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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£141,200
1971 Mercedes-Benz (W111) 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet
UK • 18 Mar 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet is presented in Anthracite Grey over a burgundy leather interior. It has been with the seller's family for 23 years, and while the odometer shows 24,975 miles, the true mileage is believed to be 124,975 miles. Recent cosmetic and mechanical work has been carried out, but some wear and tear is still present.
Condition
6
The car has had a bare metal respray, and multiple resprays to correct scratches and scuffs. There are also noted paint chips, oil leaks, and rub marks in the cabin. It has had some minor mechanical work done recently.
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124,975 miles
JBY 475J
1971
Auction
Automatic
RHD
United Kingdom
£141.2k
1971 Mercedes-Benz (W111) 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet
Collecting Cars • UK • 18 Mar 2025
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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Description
KEY FACTS This Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet is an elegant and luxurious open-top four-seater, finished in a tasteful colour combination.
It is powered by a 3.5-litre V8, delivering 197bhp to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission.
This 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet has been with the seller’s family for the last 23 years, and is believed to have originally been delivered to Guernsey before being imported into the UK, where it was re-registered in February 1979.
The five-digit odometer indicates 24,975 miles though is believed to have ‘rolled over’, making the total distance covered 124,975 miles.
EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES The car was originally specified in white, and is now finished in Anthracite Grey with a black soft top over a burgundy leather-trimmed cabin.
It rides on a set of 14-inch wheels, fitted with chrome and body-coloured covers as well as Dunlop tyres.
Equipment includes a cream steering wheel with chrome horn ring, a woodgrain dashboard, electric fron...
Price Analysis vs Other (W111) 280 SE Cabriolets
£8,122
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£192,166
Median Price (Since 2020)
£571,340
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Mid-Market
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Previous (W111) 280 SE Cabriolet Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 28th Jun 2024
Latest MOT mileage:
24,808 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 20th Jun 2023, 24,808 miles
Passed
On 13th Jun 2022, 24,731 miles
Passed
On 24th Jun 2021, 24,468 miles
Passed
On 29th Jun 2020, 24,349 miles
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