£18,995
1972 Mercedes 280SE 4.5 (W108)
Motodrome • United Kingdom
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FHH776K
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Motodrome offer this 1972 Mercedes S-class (W108) 280SE 4.5 Auto, finished in Metallic Red with cream interior.
enquire finance calculator FAQ s re finance, insurance, part exchange etc Compared to the horrors that the British motor industry was churning out at the time, these uber-cool saloons, the first of the S-Class models, were light years ahead in terms of engineering quality and dynamic ability.
Firstly, a bit about the model, as I don t think the 4.5 was ever officially sold in the UK we had the 280 SE 3.5 V8, which remain highly sought-after.
The 4.5 V8 engine is basically an overbored M116 3.5 V8 engine from the aforementioned car, with electronic fuel injection, and turns what appears to be a staid, if quality, classic 70 s style car into a real Q-car, with sledgehammer performance for it s day.
And as a bonus, you don t have the complexity of the air suspension that comes with the similar looking W109 models.
And another bonus it has the iconic stacked headlamps that a...
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£13,074
Median Price (Since 2020)
£92,824
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Expired
Expired on Jan 20 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
20,800 miles
Registration Date
1972-12-31
MOT History
Passed
On Jan 21 2025 with 20,800 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside upper mounting bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear diff slight seepage of oil
Failed
On Jan 08 2025 with 20,800 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Major:
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Advisory:
- Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside upper mounting bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear diff slight seepage of oil
Passed
On Nov 24 2022 with 20,304 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Advisory:
- brake pedal some times appears slightly spongy
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailbox slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- parking brake cable rubbing on heat shield next to engine mounting
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed
On Nov 24 2022 with 20,304 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Advisory:
- brake pedal some times appears slightly spongy
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailbox slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- parking brake cable rubbing on heat shield next to engine mounting
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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