£6,268 (Est: £6,000 - £8,000)
1983 Mercedes-Benz 280CE
WB & Sons • UK • 2 May 2026
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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£6,268 (Est: £6,000 - £8,000)
1983 Mercedes-Benz 280CE
UK • 2 May 2026 • Lot 21
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1983 Mercedes-Benz 280CE, a sought-after model with an automatic gearbox, presents with 95,000 miles and a history of 6 previous owners. It's now tax and MOT exempt, comes with maintenance receipts, and is offered within a guide price of £6,000 - £8,000.
Condition
6
The car shows 95,000 miles and 6 previous keepers, suggesting moderate wear. It's sold with receipts for maintenance and previous MOT certificates, indicating some care, but the age implies noticeable wear on exterior, interior, and/or wheels. Some reconditioning may be required.
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95,000 miles
1230532A024271
1983
Auction
Automatic
A978MKO
United Kingdom
£6,268 (Est: £6,000 - £8,000)
1983 Mercedes-Benz 280CE
WB & Sons • UK • 2 May 2026
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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Description
Registration: A978MKO VIN: 1230532A024271 Mileage Showing: 95,000 Transmission: Automatic MOT: Exempt Number of Keys: 1 V5 on Site: Yes
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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Previous (W123) 280 CE Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 30th Mar 2017
Latest MOT mileage:
95,312 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 31st Mar 2016, 95,312 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failed
On 22nd Mar 2016, 95,312 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Fail:
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Fuel pipe insecure x2 from pump (7.2.1)
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failed
On 29th Feb 2016, 95,304 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Failed
On 11th Feb 2016, 95,276 miles
There were 13 defects noted.
Fail:
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)
- Rear Fuel hose insecure fuel pump feed x2 (7.2.1)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Advisory:
- Offside Front outer sill has corrosion around jacking point
- Temporary exhaust repair
- Nearside Rear brake hose slightly twisted
- Rear seat bases removed at time of test
MOT Mileage Trend
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