£8,050
1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 CE - A very rare and classy example
Manor Park • UK • 19 Jul 2025
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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£8,050
1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 CE - A very rare and classy example
UK • 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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111,000 miles
12305322009546
RHD
United Kingdom
Automatic
PNP491T
1978
Auction
£8,050
1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 CE - A very rare and classy example
Manor Park • UK • 19 Jul 2025
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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Description
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...
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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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 7th Jan 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
111,392 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 8th Jan 2026, 111,392 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- majority of underbody covered in underseal
- Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Central Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed
On 18th Oct 2025, 111,392 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole near mounting point marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 3 holes within 30cm of mounting point marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel low effort (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- majority of underbody covered in underseal
- Offside Rear corrosion on boot floor
- Central Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed
On 27th Apr 2017, 111,392 miles
Passed
On 7th Apr 2016, 109,426 miles
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