£7,436 • £8,000 - £12,000
1986 Mercedes-Benz 280 TE
United Kingdom • 7 Mar 2026 • Lot 154
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1986 Mercedes-Benz 280 TE Estate is a desirable classic workhorse. It features a manual sunroof, excellent service history with 22 stamps, and comes with original documents and sales brochure.
Condition
7
The car presents well in its Signal Red paintwork and is supplied with both a desirable manual sunroof along with an excellent history file that includes a stamped service book with an impressive 22 stamps, showing the car’s impressive maintenance history. The listing mentions no major flaws.
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Manual
Transmission:
WDB1230932F056409
Chassis No:
Odometer:
145,710 miles
C68 RSO
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Year: 1986 Make: Mercedes-Benz Model: 280 TE Registration: C68 RSO Chassis No: WDB1230932F056409 Odometer: 145,710 Mercedes-Benz introduced the W123 four-door version in January 1976 and, while there were some technical similarities to its predecessor, the new model was larger in wheelbase and exterior dimensions.
The styling was also updated, although stylistic links with the W115 were maintained.
In September 1982, all models received a mild facelift which included the rectangular headlights, previously only fitted to the 280/280E which were standardised across the board as was power steering.
Since February 1982, an optional five-speed manual transmission was available in all models.
Optional extras included MB-Tex, velour or leather upholstery, interior wood trim, passenger side exterior mirror, five-speed manual or four-speed automatic gearbox, electric windows, central locking, sunroof, air conditioning, climate control, Alpine horn, headlamp wipers, cruise control, power ste...
Points of note
£4,748
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£13,132
Median Price (Since 2020)
£48,679
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Feb 04 2027
Latest MOT Mileage
145,710 miles
Registration Date
1986-01-01
MOT History
Passed
On Feb 05 2026 with 145,710 miles
Passed
On Sep 30 2024 with 145,699 miles
Failed
On Jul 23 2024 with 145,699 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Passed
On Nov 22 2019 with 145,688 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Passed
On May 17 2016 with 145,678 miles
Passed
On May 19 2015 with 145,661 miles
Passed
On May 30 2014 with 145,608 miles
Passed
On Jul 03 2012 with 145,408 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- rear metal fuel pipes corroded
- all rear drive shaft gaiters perished
Failed
On Jul 02 2012 with 145,408 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
User Entered:
- rear metal fuel pipes corroded
- all rear drive shaft gaiters perished
Passed
On Jul 08 2011 with 145,039 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Failed
On Jul 06 2011 with 145,039 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Passed
On Jun 24 2008 with 144,419 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Passed
On Jul 13 2007 with 143,354 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Failed
On Jun 26 2007 with 143,352 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Passed
On Jun 16 2006 with 141,330 miles
Failed
On Jun 12 2006 with 141,330 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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