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£5,253

1983 Mercedes-Benz 280 TE Barn find example running well

United Kingdom • 18 Mar 2026

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This 1983 Mercedes-Benz 280 TE is a running, six-cylinder 'barn find' example with a clean blue leather interior and comprehensive history. It needs a professional clean and some repairs but starts well and has a new battery; guide price is £4,000-£6,000.

Condition

6

The car is described as a 'barn find' and a 'usable project' that 'requires a good clean and some remedial repairs to satisfy MOT requirements'. It has been stored for a number of years, suggesting moderate wear and the need for some reconditioning.

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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 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...