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£24,187 (Est: £18,000 - £22,000)
1986 Mercedes-Benz 280 TE Estate (W123)
United Kingdom • 29 Aug 2026 • Lot 584
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1986 Mercedes-Benz 280 TE Estate has been meticulously restored over seven years with over £40,000 spent, resulting in an outstanding example. The restoration covered mechanicals, cosmetics, and features refurbished 'Mexican Hat' alloys and new tires, all documented with approximately 700 photos.

Condition
9
The car has undergone a meticulous seven-year restoration with significant expenditure, described as 'beautifully restored' and an 'outstanding example'. The restoration included mechanical work, refurbished wheels, new tires, and extensive cosmetic and mechanical refurbishment to an exceptional standard, supported by a comprehensive photographic record. This suggests a condition very close to perfect with only minor signs of use expected after such a thorough rebuild.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
WDB1230932F055889
Odometer:
120,640 miles
Reg Number:
A9 KHH
RHD/LHD:
RHD
First registered in 1986, this UK-supplied, right-hand drive example has been with its current owner since 2016 Powered by Mercedes-Benz's smooth 2.8-litre M110 twin-cam straight-six engine, paired with a four-speed automatic transmission Finished in elegant Astral Silver Metallic over a black retrimmed leather interior with new carpets Restored over a period of approximately seven years by an ex-employee of renowned Mercedes-Benz specialists, Hilton & Moss, with expenditure understood to total between £40,000 and £50,000 Major mechanical work includes replacement valve stem seals, renewed timing chains and a comprehensive programme of restoration throughout Further work includes refurbished 'Mexican Hat' alloy wheels, new tyres and extensive cosmetic and mechanical refurbishment to an exceptional standard, supported by an extraordinary photographic record comprising approximately 700 images documenting the restoration An outstanding example of the iconic W123 Estate, combining one of...
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£4,748
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£13,239
Median Price (Since 2020)
£186,984
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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