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£8,050
1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 CE - A very rare and classy example
United Kingdom • 19 Jul 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 CE is a rare, UK-supplied, right-hand drive example with 111,000 miles. It features a cream exterior with a brown interior, automatic transmission, electric sunroof, and "Mexican Hat" alloys, but has some minor mechanical issues and cosmetic wear consistent with its age.

Condition
6
The car is described as being in rather good condition, but with some wear and tear expected for its age, such as the odd mark on the paintwork. The interior is stunning. There are a few mechanical issues like a rattling exhaust, a sometimes malfunctioning speedometer, and non-working headlamp washers. Some reconditioning is required.
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Transmission:
Automatic
Chassis No:
12305322009546
Odometer:
111,000 miles
Reg Number:
PNP491T
RHD/LHD:
RHD
This is a very nice-looking Mercedes CE Coupe with the better 280 engine and automatic gearbox - a great combination and the more desirable one to have.
It is very much in period being finished in cream with a beautiful brown interior, very 1970s and all the better for it.
The condition of the paintwork is rather good, there is the odd mark here and there which is to be expected, but nothing major at all.
The interior is stunning, both in its colour and condition, with the seats being cloth / vinyl and in great condition as are the carpets and door cards.
The colour combination makes this a very good looking example and a great place to be sat.
This is a really cool and classy car, and a combination you don’t see very often.
The specification would appear to be factory with an electric sunroof, great chromework and the very important “Mexican Hat” style alloys - a must for any classic Mercedes of that era.
It sits very well and has great panel fit for its age, remember it’s 47 y...
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£1,460
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£9,141
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£62,987
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