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Est: £18,000 - £22,000
1986 Mercedes-Benz 280 TE Estate (W123)
United Kingdom • 29 Aug 2026
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1986 Mercedes-Benz W123 Estate is a UK-supplied, RHD model featuring the 2.8L M110 engine and 4-speed automatic transmission, finished in Astral Silver Metallic with a black interior.
It has undergone a meticulous seven-year restoration by an ex-Hilton & Moss employee, with significant expenditure and extensive photographic documentation, suggesting an outstanding condition and high market value.
Condition
9
Restored to exceptional standard.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
WDB1230932F055889
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
A9 KHH
Reg Number:
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...
Points of note
£4,748
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£12,998
Median Price (Since 2020)
£48,679
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Feb 23 2018
Latest MOT Mileage
120,526 miles
Registration Date
1986-01-03
MOT History
Passed
On Feb 24 2017 with 120,526 miles
Failed
On Jul 20 2007 with 120,308 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
- Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
- Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failed
On Jul 16 2007 with 120,297 miles
There were 4 defects noted, with 2 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- (Dangerous) Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- (Dangerous) Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Passed
On Jul 11 2006 with 118,162 miles
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