
£14,250 (Est: £15,000 - £16,000)
1971 MERCEDES 280S AUTO
United Kingdom • 15 Apr 2026 • Lot 114
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1971 Mercedes 280S Auto is being sold at auction with an estimated value of £15,000 - £16,000. It includes its original service book with 4 stamps, MOT certificates, previous partial V5s, and other documentation.

Condition
6
The car's paperwork indicates it has been regularly serviced, but the listing mentions wear on the exterior, interior, and/or wheels. It may also have a few small dents, light paint scratches, or noticeable curb marks. This suggests that the car is in Good condition and requires some reconditioning.
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Automatic
Transmission:
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Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
SVG 200K
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Mileage: Please refer to the photos for mileage showing Make: MERCEDES Model: 280S AUTO Registration: SVG 200K Engine Size (cc): 2778 Year of Manufacture: 1971 Date First Registered: 17/08/1971 Current V5: YES Location: PICKERING You can view from: Wednesday 8 April 2026 - Tuesday 14 April 2026.
Points of note
£4,042
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£10,175
Median Price (Since 2020)
£16,750
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Sales
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Sep 13 2018
Latest MOT Mileage
32,015 miles
Registration Date
1971-08-17
MOT History
Passed
On Sep 14 2017 with 32,015 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak Rear axle.
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed
On Jul 06 2015 with 31,974 miles
Passed
On Jul 09 2014 with 31,662 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)


