£7,100 (Est: £7,000 - £10,000)
1983 Mercedes 280CE
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 29 May 2025
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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£7,100 (Est: £7,000 - £10,000)
1983 Mercedes 280CE
UK • 29 May 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1983 Mercedes-Benz 280CE (C123) is a presentable example of a durable and desirable classic car. It features the more desirable 2.8-litre in-line six-cylinder engine, automatic transmission, and a period blue with matching blue interior, showing some patina, and has just ticked over 97,000 miles.
Condition
6
The car is described as being in good condition overall, with the engine, transmission and electrics all in good working order. The vendor reports it has a partial service history and has been well looked after. The car has some period patina to match the age and authenticity of the vehicle.
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97,000 miles
1230532A024271
RHD
United Kingdom
Automatic
A978 MKO
1983
Auction
£7,100 (Est: £7,000 - £10,000)
1983 Mercedes 280CE
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 29 May 2025
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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Description
Background The W123 Mercedes-Benz series was introduced in 1975.
It was a hit from the beginning and with first-year production restricted, cars started to be changed hands on the secondary market for several thousand Deutschmarks over list price.
One of Mercedes-Benz’ most recognisable and well-loved designs, the W123 (and the C123 coupé derivative seen here, which was introduced in 1977) soon developed a reputation for bulletproof reliability – it’s arguably one of the most solidly engineered cars there’s ever been.
This means that even today the W123 series is a fantastic classic car buy.
In the spring of 1977, a coupé version was introduced on a shortened wheelbase versus the saloon.
The C123 was available as 230C (later 230CE) and as 280C and 280CE in most markets.
Unlike the W123 saloon, the rectangular headlamps were fitted to the C123 regardless of engine type.
The Car This C123 has the more desirable 2.8-litre in-line six-cylinder engine that’s paired with an automatic ...
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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Previous (W123) 280 CE Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 30th Mar 2017
Latest MOT mileage:
95,312 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 31st Mar 2016, 95,312 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failed
On 22nd Mar 2016, 95,312 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Fail:
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Fuel pipe insecure x2 from pump (7.2.1)
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failed
On 29th Feb 2016, 95,304 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Failed
On 11th Feb 2016, 95,276 miles
There were 13 defects noted.
Fail:
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)
- Rear Fuel hose insecure fuel pump feed x2 (7.2.1)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Advisory:
- Offside Front outer sill has corrosion around jacking point
- Temporary exhaust repair
- Nearside Rear brake hose slightly twisted
- Rear seat bases removed at time of test
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