LOT 97
1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 S Saloon Registration no. to be advised Chassis no. 116020 62 083380 Engine no. 110922 60 2047875
1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 S Saloon Registration no. to be advised Chassis no. 116020 62 083380 Engine no. 110922 60 2047875
1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 S Saloon
Registration no. to be advised
Chassis no. 116020 62 083380
Engine no. 110922 60 2047875
Registration no. to be advised
Chassis no. 116020 62 083380
Engine no. 110922 60 2047875
MOT: Exempt
*Imported from South Africa
*Automatic transmission
*MoT exempt
Footnotes
"It was, and remains, one of the finest, safest and most impressive saloons, and it is surely a testament to the quality of Mercedes engineering that there are still so many examples in regular use today." – Laurence Meredith on the S Class, Mercedes-Benz saloons – The Classic Models of the 1960s and 1970s.
The first of Mercedes-Benz's new high-performance S Class luxury saloons - the 280 S and 280 SE - debuted at the Paris Salon in 1972. Subtly restyled, the newcomers retained strong visual links with their 'New Generation' predecessors yet incorporated a number of significant improvements; the 'safety cell' body construction was a major selling point while handling and ride comfort were enhanced by the adoption of semi-trailing arm rear suspension. Introduced on the immediately preceding saloon and coupé models, the 2,746cc, six-cylinder, M 110 engine employed double-overhead-camshaft valve gear and developed 160bhp on carburettors or 185bhp on Bosch fuel injection in the SE. Transmission options were a four-speed manual or similar automatic. Immensely successful, the 280 S/SE remained in production for eight years, being superseded by the new S Class models in 1980.
Finished in blue with well-preserved brown leather upholstery, this automatic-transmission 280 S presents very nicely and drives well. The Mercedes was imported from South Africa in 2021, and the DVLA has confirmed that the registration document is being processed and should be with the car in time for the sale. The current odometer reading is 241,802 kilometres (approximately 150,200 miles) and the car is MoT exempt.
Vendor Score Total: 86 /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: 24 /25
Body Work: 4
Paint: 5
Glass: 5
Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 5
Wheels/Tyres: 5
RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 20 /20
Gearbox/Clutch: 5
Axles: 5
Suspension: 5
Brakes: 5
INTERIOR TOTAL: 17 /20
Seats: 4
Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets: 4
Headlining: 5
Trim: 4
ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 8 /10
Main components: 4
Ancillary components: 4
ENGINE TOTAL: 16 /20
Starting: 3
Running: 4
Under Bonnet: 4
Mechanical components: 5
Car History File: 1
Saleroom notices
Please note the car now has a UK V5 with the registration number YNF 885S
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