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1983 Mercedes-Benz 280 TE Offered without reserve

United Kingdom • 22 Feb 2026 • Lot Lot 50

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1983 Mercedes-Benz 280 TE is a running project car with a comprehensive history file and tow bar. While it needs a new battery and corrosion repairs, it's a usable example of an increasingly collectible W123 estate.

Condition

5

The car is described as a 'running and driving example' that 'will require a new battery, along with remedial corrosion repairs'. It is also described as an 'honest and usable project', which implies that it needs some work but has potential. This suggests noticeable cosmetic and mechanical wear, placing it in the 'Above Average' category.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

1230932F003853

Odometer:

116,894 miles

Reg Number:

A724 JEL

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Year: 1983 Make: Mercedes-Benz Model: 280 TE Registration: A724 JEL Chassis No: 1230932F003853 Odometer: 116,894 The Mercedes-Benz W123 Estate represents one of Stuttgart’s most durable and respected designs, blending restrained elegance with exceptional practicality.

Factory-built and supremely robust, it offered vast carrying capacity without compromising refinement.

At the top of the range sat the 280 TE, powered by the smooth and potent straight-six petrol engine, delivering effortless performance alongside renowned longevity.

Today, W123 estates—particularly six-cylinder examples—are increasingly collectible for their engineering integrity and timeless appeal.

Finished in classic silver, this 280 TE estate is offered as a running and driving example, as declared by the vendor.

It will require a new battery, along with remedial corrosion repairs to satisfy MOT requirements.

Positively, the car is accompanied by a comprehensive history file supporting its ownership and care.

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