1983 MERCEDES-BENZ (W123) 280 E

KEY FACTS

• This highly original W123 presents in excellent cosmetic and mechanical condition.
• The fuel injected 2.8-litre twin-cam straight-six petrol engine produces up to 182bhp and is mated to a four-speed automatic transmission.
• Presented in a timeless specification of Classic White over black leather interior.
• An original UK-market car, it has just four keepers from new.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• Renowned for its reliability, examples of the 280E placed first and second on the gruelling 17,500-mile 1977 London to Sydney Marathon road race.
• This car is equipped with front and rear electric windows, and a factory fitted sunroof.
• An original 1980s Pioneer stereo head unit is also installed.
• As a post-1982 model the car benefits from being fitted with power steering as standard.
• The owner’s manual, original warning triangle and spare wheel are all present and correct.

CONDITION

• The current owner of nine years reports that there is no known damage to any of the bodywork panels.
• The paint is described as generally excellent, owing to the car having been resprayed in the original factory colour of Classic White.
• The lower rear valance and small areas around the front wheel arches are showing early signs of corrosion under the paint.
• The interior presents in superb condition for the vehicle’s age and mileage, and appears to be completely original, with the outer bolsters on the driver’s seat showing some modest wear.
• The rear interior light is currently inoperative, but there are no other known electrical faults.
• The most recent MOT was completed on 20 August 2020 at 123,785 miles, which resulted in a first-time pass with only one advisory to monitor early wear to the offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover.

SERVICE HISTORY

• The most recent service was completed by Winchester Auto Barn in January 2021 at 123,843 miles. During this most recent service, the propshaft was removed and refitted to replace the centre bearing.
• The car was regularly serviced for the first 15 years, with a good history on file.
• It was supplied to the current owner in 2012 by Mark Cosovich of W123 World, a leading specialist in the model. It had been subject to a complete overhaul and features in his book on the W123.
• Both drive shafts have been renewed during the vendor’s ownership, one by classic Mercedes-Benz specialist Roger Edwards Motors.

SUMMARY

The W123 series hails from the era when the German marque engineered cars to a precise standard rather than a price point. This Mercedes-Benz 280E is presented in a handsome specification and in generally excellent mechanical and cosmetic condition, and is ready to be enjoyed by its next owner for many more years to come.

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