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Winning bid
£8,250

1984 Mercedes-Benz 280 TE

Highlights

  • Family owned since 2003 with extensive paperwork 
  • Rare and desirable Thistle green interior trim 
  • Extensive recent mechanical work 
  • MOT and Tax exempt 

The Appeal 

The W123-series Mercedes has long been celebrated for its bulletproof engineering, restrained elegance, and sheer everyday usability — qualities that made it a staple of diplomatic fleets, taxi ranks, and family driveways alike. Today, a good 280 TE estate remains a supremely practical and increasingly collectible classic, combining robust six-cylinder performance with genuine load-lugging capability. 

This particular example stands out for its rare Thistle Green interior, a charming period colour that sets it apart from the usual beiges and blacks. Family-owned since 2003, it has been regularly used for weekend adventures and holidays. It has also benefited from a host of recent maintenance, including a new radiator, discs, pads, callipers, exhaust system, rear suspension lines, and handbrake — ensuring it continues to drive as it should.

It’s also tax and MOT exempt, features a working sunroof, and has been garage-stored, contributing to its overall solid condition. While it isn’t a concours showpiece, it’s exactly the kind of classic that encourages use and enjoyment, offering character, reliability, and bags of charm

The History and Paperwork 

  • Family owned since 2003 
  • Extensive history file with invoices and records of maintenance 
  • Recent work includes new radiator, brake discs, pads and callipers, exhaust, rear suspension lines and handbrake 
  • Garage stored for much of its life 
  • V5C present 
  • Tax and MOT exempt 

The Condition 

  • In good overall condition for its age 
  • Original green exterior presents well, with some bubbling to the lower offside rear door and rear wing (as photographed) 
  • Underneath appears solid and well-preserved 
  • Rare Thistle green interior in excellent condition, save for a bare patch on the back of the rear seats (as shown in photos) 
  • All electrical items and features reported to be working correctly 
  • Headlining nice, clean and taught 
  • Clean and dry boot area containing the correct spare wheel and jack 
  • Rear fog light glass needs replacing 
  • All electrics and functions are reported to be working correctly 

The Mechanics 

  • 2.8-litre straight-six- petrol engine 
  • 4-speed automatic gearbox 
  • Factory rated at 182bhp 
  • Benefits from significant recent mechanical work including: 
  • New radiator 
  • New brake discs, pads and callipers 
  • New exhaust system 
  • New rear suspension lines 
  • New handbrake 
  • Described by the vendor as driving reliably and comfortably with no known issues to report 
  • Engine reported to run smoothly with good oil pressure 
 
BEFORE YOU BUY 
This sale is subject to the Car & Classic Terms and Conditions. By bidding and/or making an offer, you also agree to the following: 
The seller is registered as a private seller which means consumer rights stemming from EU consumer protection law do not come into effect. However, you are still covered by Car & Classic’s own Terms and Conditions.. 
We request that a non-refundable fee  be paid if you are the lucky winning bidder at auction or if your offer is accepted Please refer to our helpful FAQs and T&Cs for specific rates. 
This vehicle is “Sold As Seen”, on an “As Is Where Is’ basis and without warranty. Photos and descriptions are solely for guidance purposes and it's customary to carry out a full inspection of the vehicle prior to purchase for your own peace of mind. 
✓ VAT is included in the buyer's fee. VAT may or may not be included in the final bid or offer price, as specified in the listing. 
We want a smooth transaction just as much as you do and as such we run all UK-registered cars and motorbikes for sale on Car & Classic through an online HPI check to verify that they show no insurance database markers for damage or theft, and have no finance owing, allowing you to bid with confidence. 
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Winning bid
£8,250
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Auction Details

  • Year1984
  • MakeMercedes
  • Model280
  • ColourGreen
  • Odometer145,324 Miles
  • Engine size2800cc
  • TransmissionAutomatic, 4 speed
  • Steering positionRight Hand Drive
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Seller TypePrivate
  • TownSaxmundham
  • CountySuffolk
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • Auction ends

Bidding history

14 Bids from 9 bidders

GAP••••
Bid
£8,250
11/07/25
CyberMo••••
Bid
£7,750
11/07/25
GAP••••
Bid
£7,500
11/07/25
CarterP••••
Bid
£6,600
10/07/25
GAP••••
Bid
£6,500
10/07/25
CyberMo••••
Bid
£5,500
09/07/25
yasser_••••
Bid
£5,250
09/07/25
CyberMo••••
Bid
£5,000
07/07/25
rajatja••••
Bid
£4,500
07/07/25
GAP••••
Bid
£4,000
05/07/25

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