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Mercedes Benz W116 280 SE (1978)

Mercedes-Benz W116 280 SE Restored Complete checkbook Accident-free Appraisal Note 2- New tires and brakes H license plate Radio Climate (1978)
Type of auction
Buy-now offer
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Ends at
09.10.2024 19:30
Best offer
8.700 €
Ended
Open to offers
Price
10.000 €
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Seller

Lucas Bechtold
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Overview

Manufacturer Mercedes Benz
Model W116 280 SE
Year 1978
TransmissionAutomatic
Horsepower177
Milage
181.649 km
Not or only partially comprehensible.
Country VersionDE
Location DE-65589 Hadamar
Color Grau metallic

Vehicle description

Highlights and general information

For sale is a Mercedes-Benz W116 280 SE from 1978 in the color gray metallic and an interior made of blue fabric.

Highlights

  • Restored, many invoices from recent years are available
  • Complete checkbook
  • Appraisal from 04/2023 with a grade of 2
  • According to the appraisal, approx. €15,000 was invested in the Mercedes (verifiable, invoices are available)
  • Equipment among others: Central locking, electric windows, air conditioning, radio
  • Interior very well maintained
  • New tires and brakes
  • Originally the car of the ambassador of Honduras in Frankfurt am Main, still retaining the embassy's batons and flags

General information about the vehicle

  • Year of construction: 1978
  • First registration: 1978, Germany
  • Location: 65589 Hadamar, Germany
  • 4 vehicle owners
  • TÜV valid until 04/25
  • H license plate
  • Accident-free
  • Approved
  • German registration
  • Ready to drive

Model history

The Mercedes-Benz W 116, launched in September 1972, marked the beginning of the iconic S-Class. Under the direction of designer Friedrich Geiger, it offered innovations such as ABS and a collision-protected 96-liter fuel tank. The W 116 had a wide range of engines, from the 2.8-liter six-cylinder to the powerful 6.9-liter V8. Production ended in September 1980 to make way for the W 126.

The facts

Exterior and interior

  • Exterior color: metallic grey
  • Interior material: Blue fabric
  • Repainted: Yes, on the door

Engine and transmission

  • 2.8-liter inline six-cylinder engine with 177 hp
  • Automatic transmission
  • Last engine service in 2024

Mileage

  • 181,649 km (read off)
  • The read mileage is not traceable

Documentation

  • Vehicle documents, complete checkbook, TÜV reports, invoices, expert opinion (04/2023; grade 2-)

Tires, brakes, body & underbody

  • Tires: as good as new
  • Brakes: as good as new
  • Underbody: No rust spots visible
  • Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to get further impressions of the vehicle's condition

Known defects

  • Seal on the trunk has a crack
  • Chrome strips partly with impurities/(flying) rust on the edges
  • Doors have some paint damage on the edges and corners
  • Paint damage to the bottom left rear door, rust, diameter approx. 5-10 mm
  • Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to get further impressions of the condition of the vehicle

Summary of the car

The Mercedes-Benz W116 280 SE from 1978 presents itself in a stylish gray metallic paint finish with a neat blue fabric interior and a 2.8-liter inline six-cylinder engine with 177 hp. This restored vehicle offers a beautiful specification, including central locking, electric windows, air conditioning and radio, and was originally the car of the Honduran ambassador in Frankfurt am Main. Since the expert's report of 04/2023 with a grade of 2, a further €15,000 has been invested in the Mercedes.

Vehicle videos

Kickdown check

  • Expert report available
  • Kickdown photographer was on site
  • Video of the vehicle available
  • Main inspection
  • Complete checkbook
  • Current service performed

Comments of this past auction

  • bardo-avatarbardo
    Moderator
    30.09.2024 13:54

    Dies ist keine Stoffausstattung, sondern teures Velours

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