Not Sold (Est: £8,000 - £10,000)
1983 Mercedes 280CE
Hampson Auctions • UK • 4 May 2025
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Not Sold (Est: £8,000 - £10,000)
1983 Mercedes 280CE
UK • 4 May 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1983 Mercedes-Benz 280CE is an original, unrestored example from a private collection. It features a 2.8-liter engine, automatic transmission, and a blue cloth interior, with low mileage supported by MOT records.
Condition
7
The car is described as completely original and unrestored with a period patina. The engine, transmission, and electrics are in good condition. It has a partial service history and has been well looked after. There is no mention of any significant damage or wear, but the car's originality and unrestored state suggest it is not in perfect condition.
/ 10
97,000 miles
A978MKO
1983
Auction
Automatic
RHD
United Kingdom
Not Sold (Est: £8,000 - £10,000)
1983 Mercedes 280CE
Hampson Auctions • UK • 4 May 2025
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Description
MOT – Exempt This delightfully Teutonic 1983 Mercedes-Benz 280CE is described as a really nice example that has been cherished by its previous keepers.
It has come from a private collection and is completely original and unrestored.
The period patina means it oozes authenticity as a later-series example of the famed Mercedes-Benz W123 coupe.
The mileage is, for a Mercedes-Benz, relatively low, with the odometer reading 97,000 miles.
This is supported by MOT records dating back to 2006.
They also show it has barely been used over the past decade, further bolstering its period authenticity.
It has had just six previous keepers since it was first registered in November 1983.
The current owner has had the vehicle for around three and a half years.
‘A978MKO’ has the choice 2.8-litre in-line six-cylinder engine that’s paired with an automatic transmission.
Engine, transmission and electrics are all described as being in ‘good’ condition.
The vendor reports it has a partial service ...
Price Analysis vs Other (W123) 280 CEs
£1,460
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£8,899
Median Price (Since 2020)
£62,987
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 30th Mar 2017
Latest MOT mileage:
95,312 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 31st Mar 2016, 95,312 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failed
On 22nd Mar 2016, 95,312 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Fail:
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Fuel pipe insecure x2 from pump (7.2.1)
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failed
On 29th Feb 2016, 95,304 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Failed
On 11th Feb 2016, 95,276 miles
There were 13 defects noted.
Fail:
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)
- Rear Fuel hose insecure fuel pump feed x2 (7.2.1)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Advisory:
- Offside Front outer sill has corrosion around jacking point
- Temporary exhaust repair
- Nearside Rear brake hose slightly twisted
- Rear seat bases removed at time of test
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