£3,487 (Est: £4,000 - £6,000)
1981 Mercedes-Benz 280 CE (W123)
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 23 Mar 2025
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
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£3,487 (Est: £4,000 - £6,000)
1981 Mercedes-Benz 280 CE (W123)
UK • 23 Mar 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a UK-supplied 1981 Mercedes-Benz 280CE coupé, a flagship model of the W123 range, finished in Midnight Blue with 'Mexican Hat' alloys. It is offered as a non-runner requiring restoration, despite being described as 'very solid' and 'dry stored'.
Condition
3
The car is described as a 'non-runner needing restoration' and was 'running and driving when parked up'. This suggests it requires mechanical work to be roadworthy again and has been stored for a period of time, impacting its overall condition.
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130,333 miles
12305322024022
RHD
United Kingdom
Automatic
MRK 8L
1981
Auction
£3,487 (Est: £4,000 - £6,000)
1981 Mercedes-Benz 280 CE (W123)
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 23 Mar 2025
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
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Description
The flagship of the W123 range was the 280CE coupé with a powerful, fuel-injected Twin-Cam 2.8-litre six (M110/988) developing 185bhp This is an original UK-supplied car, first registered on 06/11/1981 and indicating 130,333 miles
Finished in Midnight Blue with 'Mexican Hat' alloys Described as being 'very solid, dry stored, in a desirable colour combination and was running and driving when parked up' Now being offered as a non-runner needing restoration The registration number, MRK 8L, will remain with the car We would encourage your inspection at the NEC to see what might or might not need doing to return this car to the road Exterior
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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