
£5,253
1983 Mercedes-Benz 280 TE Barn find example running well
United Kingdom • 18 Mar 2026
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
1230932F003853
Chassis No:
Odometer:
116,894 miles
A724 JEL
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
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 having been garage found recently after a number of years stored.
Fitted with a new battery it requires a good clean and some remedial repairs to satisfy MOT requirements but presents as an honest and usable project with strong un...
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£4,748
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£12,998
Median Price (Since 2020)
£48,679
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Apr 03 2025
Latest MOT Mileage
116,841 miles
Registration Date
1983-11-21
MOT History
Passed
On Apr 04 2024 with 116,841 miles
Failed
On Sep 02 2023 with 116,789 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting tow bar area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting fuel filler area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Minor:
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Passed
On Aug 05 2022 with 115,892 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- both rear inner wins rusting
Failed
On Jul 07 2022 with 115,824 miles
There were 11 defects noted.
Major:
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Minor:
- All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Advisory:
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- both rear inner and outer lower 1/4 panels corrosion
- Exhaust mounting defective x4 rear rubber mounts badly perished (6.1.2 (a))
Passed
On Sep 12 2019 with 115,532 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- abs bracket rusted
Failed
On Sep 12 2019 with 115,532 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- abs bracket rusted
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Passed
On Nov 15 2018 with 114,198 miles
Failed
On Oct 31 2018 with 114,185 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Minor:
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Passed
On Oct 27 2017 with 113,205 miles
Passed
On Nov 01 2016 with 112,114 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Oct 30 2015 with 109,759 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Failed
On Oct 26 2015 with 109,723 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Passed
On Aug 21 2014 with 109,164 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Entered:
- both front wiper blades worn
- rear sus pipes rusting
Passed
On Aug 21 2013 with 106,870 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Aug 13 2012 with 106,619 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Aug 10 2011 with 104,459 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- Both front tyres wearing on inside edges.
Passed
On Sep 13 2010 with 103,675 miles
Passed
On Sep 23 2009 with 100,412 miles
Failed
On Jul 15 2009 with 100,412 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)
- Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory:
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Passed
On Aug 27 2008 with 99,846 miles
Passed
On Aug 24 2007 with 96,570 miles
Passed
On Sep 01 2006 with 92,722 miles




















