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£3,487 (Est: £4,000 - £6,000)

1981 Mercedes-Benz 280 CE (W123)

United Kingdom • 23 Mar 2025

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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'.

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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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Transmission:

Automatic

Chassis No:

12305322024022

Odometer:

130,333 miles

Reg Number:

MRK 8L

RHD/LHD:

RHD

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

Points of note

£1,460

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£9,141

Median Price (Since 2020)

£62,987

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