1985 MERCEDES-BENZ (W123) 280 CE

KEY FACTS

• A refined classic coupe, with a period-perfect colour scheme and low mileage for its age.
• Under the bonnet is the 2.7-litre DOHC straight-six with Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection, producing around 182hp, coupled to a four-speed automatic transmission.
• It was recommissioned in 2019 at a cost of around £12,000 and now appears to be in impressive overall condition.
• The car has just four owners from new.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• This 280 CE is finished in gold paintwork with beige velour upholstery, electric windows, rear headrests, a Blaupunkt stereo and a retrofitted air-conditioning system.
• Its original owner’s manuals and service book will be included, along with a folder of maintenance invoices and registration documents.
• A copy of Mercedes Enthusiast will also be included, which features this 280CE as a ‘Forecourt Find’.

CONDITION

• The car is HPI clear, though the vendor believes it may have had minor impact damage at the rear in the past. Today, there are a few small dents on the underside and one small indent in the plastic bumper trim.
• Its resprayed gold paintwork is in excellent condition, as illustrated in the photo gallery below.
• Inside, its beige velour upholstery is in very good order. There is slight surface wear and minor discolouration, but overall it still looks very smart considering its age.
• The aftermarket air-conditioning system is currently not functioning.
• The most recent MOT test was on 10 September 2020 at 74,710 miles, which was a   pass with two advisories to monitor some corrosion on the offside front inner suspension component mounting and on the sills.

SERVICE HISTORY

• The vehicle was recommissioned in September 2019 at 74,287 miles, where technicians at John Haynes Mercedes in West Sussex performed a 6,000 mile service, before fitting new engine mounts, a new exhaust and new brakes.

Dates and mileage:

• 03/05/1985 - Pre-delivery inspection - Sunningdale Carriage Co Ltd
• 13/08/1985 - 747 miles - Sunningdale Carriage Co Ltd
• 15/05/1986 - 5,729 miles - Sunningdale Carriage Co Ltd
• 31/01/1989 - 14,120 miles - Sunningdale Carriage Co Ltd (Brake fluid)
• 01/08/1989 - 20,246 miles - Clover Leaf Cars
• 29/05/1990 - 23,392 miles - Clover Leaf Cars (Brake fluid)
• 05/02/1992 - 36,811 miles - Clover Leaf Cars (Brake fluid)
• 16/06/1993 - 42,745 miles - Clover Leaf Cars (Brake fluid)
• 23/03/2014 - 70,027 miles - Greenvale Services
• 20/09/2019 - 74,287 miles - John Haynes Mercedes

SUMMARY

This Mercedes-Benz (W123) 280 CE is a well-presented example of the elegant modern classic, with an attractive colour scheme and which has covered less than 700 miles since its last service. Offered in good order, it should prove to be a stylish companion for relaxing weekend cruises or grand touring.

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