
£27,121
1982 Mercedes-Benz (C123) 280 CE Coupe
United Kingdom • 30 Mar 2026
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This listing is for a right-hand drive, 1982 Mercedes-Benz (C123) 280 CE Coupe with an automatic transmission and a 2.8L I6 (M110) petrol engine. It shows 48,375 miles and sold for £25,300 at a United Kingdom auction in March 2026.

Condition
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Automatic
Transmission:
[Chassis No]
Chassis No:
Odometer:
48,375 miles
MYL 451X
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
[Catalogue Description]
Points of note
£2,231
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£9,225
Median Price (Since 2020)
£27,819
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Sales
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Feb 26 2025
Latest MOT Mileage
47,371 miles
Registration Date
1982-05-25
MOT History
Passed
On Feb 27 2024 with 47,371 miles
Passed
On Jul 19 2022 with 47,038 miles
Failed
On Jul 19 2022 with 47,038 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Passed
On Jul 23 2021 with 47,021 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox/rear diff seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Passed
On Jul 28 2020 with 46,933 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine /gearbox/rear diff has seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play very slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Failed
On Jul 28 2020 with 46,933 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine /gearbox/rear diff has seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play very slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Passed
On Jul 17 2019 with 46,864 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Passed
On Jul 20 2018 with 46,770 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- rear exhaust rubber missing
Passed
On Jul 18 2017 with 46,673 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- oil leak on rear diff
Passed
On Jul 20 2016 with 46,576 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak rear diff
Passed
On Jul 15 2015 with 46,178 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- oil leak on rear diff
Passed
On Jul 07 2014 with 46,092 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
User Entered:
- slight oiul leak on rear diff
Failed
On Jul 10 2013 with 45,959 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Passed
On Jul 10 2013 with 45,959 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Jul 17 2012 with 45,742 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Jul 12 2011 with 45,567 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Passed
On Jul 28 2010 with 45,386 miles
Passed
On Jul 29 2009 with 45,321 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
User Entered:
- Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Passed
On Jul 24 2008 with 45,070 miles
Failed
On Jul 24 2008 with 45,069 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed
On Jul 05 2007 with 44,918 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed
On Jun 13 2006 with 44,604 miles

