£69,750
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet
Silverstone Auctions • UK • 25 Jul 2015
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
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£69,750
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet
UK • 25 Jul 2015
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This left-hand drive 1970s Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet is a conversion from a coupe, featuring a dark blue exterior and beige leather interior. Recent work includes a full inspection and repairs by Mercedes-Benz specialists, with a bill of £1,700, making it a presentable classic for summer events.
Condition
6
The car is a conversion from a coupe to a cabriolet, which affects its originality and value. It has been inspected and had some work done recently, suggesting it needed attention. The description mentions it's a 'presentable car' rather than excellent or pristine, indicating some level of wear or imperfection.
/ 10
40,844 kilometers (via 2015 MOT)
11102612004391
LHD
United Kingdom
Automatic
AR-79-25
1971
Auction
£69,750
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Cabriolet
Silverstone Auctions • UK • 25 Jul 2015
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
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Description
Ready to impress this summer....
In the early 1970s, Mercedes-Benz built what many people believe were the finest automobiles in the world.
For the buyers who wanted wind in their hair there was no finer choice than the 3.5 litre V8 engined, 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet which was the fastest, most sumptuous and most expensive convertible that money could buy at a Mercedes-Benz dealership.
This was the first Mercedes-Benz to feature a V8 engine, and it didn't disappoint! These ultra-luxurious models came equipped with air-conditioning, power steering, automatic transmission, electric windows and radios as standard fitment.
It was a car that appealed then for the above reasons and now because it is the epitome of 70,s style.
This model should not be confused with the other similar looking Mercedes-Benz Coupes or Cabriolets that were available in vast numbers since 1963, (220, 250, 300 or even 280SE V6), as this was Mercedes' first V8 and to accommodate this superb engine the grill had to be...
Price Analysis vs Other (W111) 280 SE Cabriolets
£8,122
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£192,166
Median Price (Since 2020)
£571,340
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 13th May 2016
Latest MOT mileage:
40,844 kilometers
MOT History
Passed
On 14th May 2015, 40,844 kilometers
Failed
On 30th Apr 2015, 40,844 kilometers
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
User Entered:
- rear exhaust rubberslight deteriorated
MOT Mileage Trend
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Auction House Headquarters
Silverstone Auctions
Ashorne, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV35 9AE, England
Located in Warwick, Warwickshire, Silverstone Auctions is a physical auction house handling classic, sports, and collector cars. They conduct live auctions at major UK events and offer vehicle consignment services.
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