Toby Wilson
Head of Department
LOT 137
1984 Mercedes-Benz W126 280SE Registration no. A680 TYV Chassis no. 1260222A027017
Sold for £13,500 inc. premium
Lot 137
1984 Mercedes-Benz W126 280SE Registration no. A680 TYV Chassis no. 1260222A027017
1984 Mercedes-Benz W126 280SE
Registration no. A680 TYV
Chassis no. 1260222A027017
Registration no. A680 TYV
Chassis no. 1260222A027017
Odometer reading: 23,132
MOT Expiry: 1 September 2021
*Exceptional low mileage example
*Large history file
*Five new tyres
Presented is this immaculate W126 280se Mercedes. Launched in December 1979 and spanning a 13 year production run, the W126 has one of the strongest production runs of any generation of S-Class. Supplied new by Bradshaw Webb of Chelsea in April 1984 in Lapis Blue over Blue Velour, this example has covered just 23,132 miles from new in the hands of its three caring owners (two the same person). The first keeper owned the car for some 23 years before the car was then sold to a private Mercedes collector. This is a wonderful, unmolested example with a host of extras – all in correct working order. There is a full service history with the car, and the documentation shows a service at 500 miles (PDI), 6,337 miles, 11,982 miles (main dealers) and again at 17,968 miles. The history file contains the original service book, various MOTs (1989 to 2005), tax discs, a copy of the first V5c, owner's manual and the original dealer wallet. Five new Dunlop tyres have also recently been fitted and the MOT is valid until September 2021. The W126 S-Class is becoming increasingly sought after, and is famous for its exceptional build quality and longevity. Finding a car with such a low mileage is rare, and this example would fit nicely into any private collection.
MOT Expiry: 1 September 2021
*Exceptional low mileage example
*Large history file
*Five new tyres
Presented is this immaculate W126 280se Mercedes. Launched in December 1979 and spanning a 13 year production run, the W126 has one of the strongest production runs of any generation of S-Class. Supplied new by Bradshaw Webb of Chelsea in April 1984 in Lapis Blue over Blue Velour, this example has covered just 23,132 miles from new in the hands of its three caring owners (two the same person). The first keeper owned the car for some 23 years before the car was then sold to a private Mercedes collector. This is a wonderful, unmolested example with a host of extras – all in correct working order. There is a full service history with the car, and the documentation shows a service at 500 miles (PDI), 6,337 miles, 11,982 miles (main dealers) and again at 17,968 miles. The history file contains the original service book, various MOTs (1989 to 2005), tax discs, a copy of the first V5c, owner's manual and the original dealer wallet. Five new Dunlop tyres have also recently been fitted and the MOT is valid until September 2021. The W126 S-Class is becoming increasingly sought after, and is famous for its exceptional build quality and longevity. Finding a car with such a low mileage is rare, and this example would fit nicely into any private collection.
Footnotes
Vendor Score Total: 99/100
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Key for sellers' assessments:
1/5 POOR. A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing
2/5 AVERAGE. Useable condition | Requires some attention | Light damage
3/5 GOOD. Drive away | Presents well | Good history file | Drives well
4/5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout
5/5 EXCELLENT. Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very well
EXTERIOR TOTAL: 25/25
Body Work: 5
Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 5
Glass: 5
Paint: 5
Wheels/Tyres: 5
INTERIOR TOTAL: 20/20
Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets: 5
Headlining: 5
Seats: 5
Trim: 5
ENGINE TOTAL: 20/20
Mechanical components: 5
Running: 5
Starting: 5
Under Bonnet: 5
RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 20/20
Axles: 5
Brakes: 5
Gearbox/Clutch: 5
Suspension: 5
ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 10/10
Ancillary components: 5
Main components: 5
Car History File: 4
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