£5,625
1978 Mercedes 280CE ****** Pillarless Coupe with a recent MOT
Hampson Auctions • UK • 27 Jul 2025
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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£5,625
1978 Mercedes 280CE ****** Pillarless Coupe with a recent MOT
UK • 27 Jul 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1978 Mercedes 280CE is a pillarless coupe with 111,000 miles, featuring a 2.8-liter straight-six engine and automatic transmission. It has a recent MOT and new tires, and is offered without reserve.
Condition
7
The car presents as a seemingly original and well-loved car. There is no mention of any accident damage or rust.
/ 10
111,000 miles
12305322009546
RHD
United Kingdom
Automatic
PNP 491T
1978
Auction
£5,625
1978 Mercedes 280CE ****** Pillarless Coupe with a recent MOT
Hampson Auctions • UK • 27 Jul 2025
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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Description
MOT – Exempt Introduced in the mid-1970s, the W123-series Mercedes-Benz became renowned for its engineering integrity and understated elegance.
The 280CE was the range-topping coupe model, featuring a 2.8-litre straight-six engine paired with automatic transmission, delivering smooth and dependable performance.
This example, finished in cream with contrasting brown cloth, presents as a seemingly original and well-loved car. Introduced in the mid-1970s, the W123-series Mercedes-Benz became renowned for its engineering integrity and understated elegance.
The 280CE was the range-topping coupe model, featuring a 2.8-litre straight-six engine paired with automatic transmission, delivering smooth and dependable performance.
This example, finished in cream with contrasting brown cloth, presents as a seemingly original and well-loved car.
• Elegant pillarless coupe design – Featuring the sought-after 280CE specification with automatic transmission.
• Recent attention and MOT – Recently t...
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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Previous (W123) 280 CE Sales
MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 7th Jan 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
111,392 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 8th Jan 2026, 111,392 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- majority of underbody covered in underseal
- Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Central Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed
On 18th Oct 2025, 111,392 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole near mounting point marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 3 holes within 30cm of mounting point marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel low effort (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- majority of underbody covered in underseal
- Offside Rear corrosion on boot floor
- Central Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed
On 27th Apr 2017, 111,392 miles
Passed
On 7th Apr 2016, 109,426 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
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